Everyone knows by now that it's important to protect your financial information, whether shopping on the Internet or about town. However, recent high-tech advanced scams are making that task more and more difficult. The ATM skimming scam is now very common and becoming harder to detect. ATM skimming ...
Timeshare owners and buyers everywhere are becoming victims of timeshare scams. Consumers are being scammed out of millions of dollars. Timeshare fraud and scams outnumbered other top consumer complaints in 2011.Timeshare scams, including campground and travel clubs, come in various forms. There are ...
The Better Business Bureau reports that the number of consumer complaints decreased in 2011. However, con artists are always inventing new and clever ways to scam consumers. Hotel Room Scam: This new scam involves the consumer receiving a phone call claiming it's the front ...
Poor credit history, and credit scores, is a prevalent issue with many consumers. When some consumers become desperate, they may fall prey to credit repair scams. Bad credit is very stressful but it does not exist forever. Improving your credit takes time but you can do it legally and effectively.There ...
One of the newest scams involves debt collection. This con has nothing to do with the consumer actually owing any money at all. In fact, most of the victims owe nothing to any creditors. The scam artists perpetrating this con are actually after the consumers identity.These criminals want to steal your ...
The tax season is upon us and the scam artists are waiting to prey on you. The tax season provides ample opportunities for criminals and con artists to scam unsuspecting consumers. Here are some helpful tips and signs to look for in order to avoid being scammed and ripped off.If you plan on working ...
Vacation rentals are very popular all year around, however, consumer complaints have been increasing recently. These consumer complaints range from fake properties being advertised to added charges and over charges once arriving.The main consumer complaint, of non-existent rental properties, is much ...
New Year's Eve resolutions often include joining a gym to lose weight. The Better Business Bureau receives numerous consumer complaints against fitness centers each year. Not knowing what you're getting yourself into may cause you unwanted stress and a dent in your bank account. The top consumer ...
Holiday shopping is stressful for many people. By following some useful tips, and being aware of the scams out there, can help make your shopping experience an enjoyable one. Online shopping is a great way to avoid the crowds during the holiday season. However, some people forget to allow enough ...
It's that time of year again. While everyone is happy visiting family and friends, shopping and cooking, the scam artists are lying in wait! Don't let your guard down, criminals don't take the holidays off from trying to scam you. Many consumer complaints, specific to the holiday season, are the topic ...
The following are a variety of resources and services for consumers in need. These are tough economic times and we all need help sometimes. Also listed, at the bottom, are the main organizations that consumers can file their complaints of fraud and being scammed. Food Stamps: The Supplemental ...
DMV: California Department of Motor Vehicle complaints consist of lack of notification for registration renewal. New legislation was passed on May 4th, 2011. This legislation included changes in renewal notifications. The DMV no longer mails out a 60 day advance notification to renew your registration. ...
The popularity of online auctions is mainly due to the excitement of bidding as well as the ability to get great deals on hard to find products. The majority of sellers and buyers are honest, however, you do need to be cautious. Online auctions are prime targets for scam artists and fraud.Some ...
Has this happened to you? You are on the Internet web surfing, shopping, opening email or downloading files when suddenly a warning appears on your screen "Your computer is infected! System detected a virus, to avoid system failure click here for a free scan." Of course, these scam pop-up messages ...
It's very tempting to sign up for a product or service when you see the word "free" flashing before your eyes. Online pop-up ads, infomercials and websites all vying for your attention are quite alluring. These offers of a "free trial" are not always so free after all is said ...
With such advanced technology these days, you'd expect "snail mail" scams to be dead and gone. However, that's not the case at all. Consumer complaints about the "lottery scam" are still among the top in the nation.The way the con artist runs this type of scam is almost always ...
You know what they are, we all see them while on the Internet. You may have received an email offer, viewed a "pop up" advertisement or read those that are posted on other websites. They are online paid survey scams. The paid survey pitch usually targets people that want to work from home ...
The current trend among parents, the frugal and savvy shoppers alike is Internet deals and coupon sites. Group coupon sites have become huge and the target of buyout offers from large corporations. These group coupon sites offer big discounts, to use at local businesses, once a specific number of ...
US grants are funds that are awarded to consumers for a specific purpose. There are many parameters and guidelines to follow when applying for a grant. Consumer complaints about fraudulent grant websites, emails and phone calls are on the rise. Common schemes among criminals include asking the consumer ...
In this day and age, of advanced technology and easy access to the outside world, online dating sites are skyrocketing in popularity with consumers. There are many positives about using these dating sites. Many people have various limitations or time constraints which make it difficult to have an abundant ...
Where there is money to be had, there will always be con artists looking for new ways to scam you. Listed below are five top scam complaints to protect yourself against: Skimming is on the increase this year. Banks have been reporting a huge increase in ATM rigging. Criminals attach a device to ...
People all over the country are falling to prey to the "relative scam." There are numerous complaints every year about getting phone calls or emails from a relative claiming to be in "trouble." A con artist selects a victim to call or send an email. They will pretend to be a police ...
A loan modification, or mortgage modification, is a way to restructure your mortgage payment agreement if you are experiencing difficulty staying current. Getting help modifying your lenders agreement,terms and interest rate is a much better alternative to facing foreclosure or filing for bankruptcy. ...
One of the most prevalent complaints around is the "free with shipping & handling only" scams. Companies will entice you to try their product or service "free" upon payment of shipping & handling fees. It sounds like a great deal, but is it? These companies make a huge profit ...
A payday loan, or paycheck advance, is the fastest growing market of consumer financial services as well as consumer complaints. The payday loan is a short-term loan designed to help the borrower make it until his or her next paycheck. Some lenders require proof of employment or income while some others ...
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