This one could cost you hundreds, thousands and maybe more depending on the work you need to get done. Do you due diligent and compare quotes and interview the prospective contractors before...

Ticket selling scams happen when a scammer uses tickets as bait to steal your money or personal information. The scammer usually sells fake tickets where you likely find out it is fake at...

Senior citizens should be aware of fraud schemes because they are an easy target. Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent...

Anyone find the lightning cable apple provides breaks too quick? I am a huge Apple fan and own multiple products. It is quite frustrating to discover the lightning cable breaks at least yearly. At...

Does anyone even own landlines for home phones? With your traditional landline there is a location associated with each number and since it is not easily portable you call where the line is set up....

Imagine wanting to purchase tickets to a popular concert, play, special venue, or even a sporting event but it is sold out. What do you do next? You resort to resale tickets and that’s when...

Some scammers purposely set up fake organizations, taking advantage of the public’s generosity, especially after a tragedy or disaster. If you want to donate, do your due diligent and check...

We have all received census related forms that we have to fill out. The U.S. Census Bureau is the federal agency responsible for collecting data about the people and economy of the United States....

There has been reports of scammers calling to request for personal information regarding your social benefits claiming there are...

“Nigerian” email scams are characterized by convincing sob stories, consistently polite language, and promises of a big payoff.

These email messages may sound like endless repeat...

Believe it or not but every year, thousands of people lose money to phone scams. As odd as it may sound it still happens. We are talking about a few dollars to someone’s life savings. Scams...

There are increasing reports about fraudulent investment schemes that may involve Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, have recently become popular and are...

A Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud that pays existing investors with funds collected from new investors. Think of it like a Ferris wheel where the money you “gain” is really money...

You will likely never think that someone is using your child’s identity to commit fraud but it does happen. Someone might be using your child's Social Security number to apply for government...

You don’t know what you don’t know. How do you stop using a product if you don’t know there is a recall on it? We are talking about anything from consumable goods like cereal to...

Have you ever received a call where your phone just rings one and stop? Think twice before returning that call as it likely is a scam. A scam that loads hefty fees onto your phone bill is...

If you ever need legal help and run into the situation where you can’t afford a lawyer know that you can get affordable legal aid. Some attorneys specialize in a certain field of law, such as...

Do you feel like you have a voice if something goes wrong with a product or service you bought? Filing a consumer complaint may seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be.

First step you...

We give out information so easily without thinking twice about it. Whether it is a form we are filling out for personal reasons or a contest, online shopping or in store shopping, and using social...

The good ole days of having to go to the bank and line up to pay for a bill or even drive to a mall to get a gift is a thing of the past. Of course, you can still do it if you like but there is a...

Have you ever received a call from someone who you thought was legitimate based on the caller ID indicated when they called but to discovered they are not who you thought they were? How is it...

Do you get annoying calls from telemarketers and not sure how to get rid of them? There is something you can do about it, try adding your number to a national do not call registry and it should...

Cyber criminals had accessed to over 145 million US Equifax consumer's personal information. We are talking about your full name, your social security number, your birth date, address and even your...

Identity (ID) theft is where a thief steals your personal information. Information such as your full name or Social Security number, address, number, birth date, and drivers license to commit...

This involves attempts to access your bank account with counterfeit checks, unsolicited check fraud, automatic withdrawals or phishing. This type of scam typically starts with an intimating call or...

Imagine someone contacting you pretending they work for the IRS but they are trying to gather all your personal information for fraudulent activities or demand you wire money over. The imposter may...

How many times do you check your phone everyday? Would you guessed 20? It’s scary how many times one can check their phone. Apple released the figures stating an average iPhone user unlocks...