Junk Mail is Costly Consumer News Junk Mail is Costly Ever wonder how much junk mail actually costs? In just one state – Massachusetts, the estimated cost to cities and towns to dispose of the catalogs, flyers, phone books, and…
Credit Repair Consumer News Credit Repair How much do you know about A financial services product that clearly was created by a magician, since it’s a complete illusion – a product that isn’t really there. Ads…
Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016 Consumer News Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016 This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.
Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help Consumer News Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM Consumer News WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.
Consumers Complain Debt Collectors Using Unfair Tactics Consumer News Consumers Complain Debt Collectors Using Unfair Tactics Data compiled by CFPB may lead to stricter rules.
When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Consumer News When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Amex will send you a replacement card. It just might not have the original balance on it.
Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children Consumer News Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.
What You Should Know about iMarketsLive Consumer News What You Should Know about iMarketsLive Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.
Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Consumer News Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Here’s a list of some key cases.
That Is Not the Tax Man at Your Door Consumer News That Is Not the Tax Man at Your Door Five things the government will never do.
Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox Consumer News Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.
Think Twice Before Becoming a Mystery Shopper Consumer News Think Twice Before Becoming a Mystery Shopper Mystery shopping might be the ideal gig for anyone who just loves to shop. What could be better than getting paid to buy stuff and then getting to keep the…
If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again Consumer News If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…
Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened Consumer News Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer News Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer advocates warn of new scams.