Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.

Identity Theft Makes It 15 Years in a Row

FTC releases its top consumer complaints of 2014.

LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection Services

In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LifeLock for allegedly falsely advertising its identity theft protection services. Specifically, the complaint alleges that LifeLock promises to protect, notify, reimburse,…

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

How to Beat Tax-Time Identity Thieves

Sue Marquette Poremba, Tom’s Guide

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Identify theft again leads the way with the most filed complaints in 2012.

Policies

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams

Active servicemembers and veterans are frequent targets of scams and deceptive ads.

Truist Mailing

Be wary of mailings from banks where you do not have an account.

Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself

Keep these pieces of information to yourself to protect your identity.

LifeLock

October 2016: More objectors filed Notices of Appeal regarding the approval of the settlement. Click on the information below to see them. Carrasco Notice of Appeal Cochran Notice of Appeal…

Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement

CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.

9 Signs It May Be a Tax Return Scam

Don’t file with fraudsters this tax season.

Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web

Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users.  Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…

WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM

What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.

LifeLock’s Marketing

September 2017: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the August 2017 order. August 2017: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss the complaint finding, among other things,…

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world.  Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

So you come home at 6:00 PM, and begin leafing through your mail.  In an oddly-official-looking envelope from a company you’ve never heard of, you find a check for $250…