How To Spot Government Imposter Scams
Some scams are easy to spot – free vacations or suspicious inheritances don’t often land on your doorstep without some catch. Others are much more difficult, thanks to scare tactics and intimidation. Scammers often pretend to be government officials to try...
Scam Alert: Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loans can follow you for a large part of your adult life – which is why it can be a lucrative target for scammers. If you’ve got student loan debt, you might have seen ads or been contacted by companies who promise help and relief. Some of those are...
New Year, New Tax Scams
As consumers become more and more savvy to scam, the bad guys have to come up with new ideas to get into your pockets. The FTC has released a scam alert for the newest tax scams to watch out for in 2018. The Fake Tax Returns: Identity thieves file a fake tax return...