Consumer Tip: Watch out for Phantom Lenders
Here are three tips from the FTC for avoiding this type of scam....
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Reports: Sony Refunds Consumers After Misleading Advertisement
Sony settles charge with FTC and refunds customers after misleading advertisement surrounding the PS Vita gaming console....
How to Get Rid of Junk Mail and Telemarketers Once and For All
Get rid of junk mail and telemarketers with these quick and easy steps....
Scammers Take Advantage of Ebola Scare
The FTC and FDA are making it clear that unsubstantiated claims will not be tolerated....
Avoid a Vacation Rental Rip Off
If you’ve decided to skip the hotel and instead opt for a vacation rental, there are a few things you must keep in mind in...
Fandango and Credit Karma Settle FTC Charges of Consumer Deception
Both Fandango and Credit Karma settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they misrepresented the security of their mobile apps and did not provide secure transmission...
Personal Finance Word of the Day: Identity Theft [Video]
Identity theft can be committed in several ways...
FTC Updates Online Complaint Site
Complaints are entered into the Consumer Sentinel Network database, and are made available to federal, state and local law enforcement. The Complaint Assistant has been...
Is Money “Dripping†From Your Wallet Because of Drip Pricing?
Avoid getting hit with fees that weren’t in the original price quote...
FTC Warns: “Beware of Fake Debt Collectors”
If you receive a call about a debt you don’t recognize, take action...