How to avoid being a victim of post-storm scams
A van flows in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images States affected by …
Consumer fraud
Why credit card fraud alerts are rising
Rainstar | E+ | Getty Images It’s a scenario most people have encountered: you try to make a big or unexpected purchase on your credit card, and, at the moment …
2.9 billion people allegedly had Social Security numbers, other data stolen
Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn | Istock | Getty Images About 2.9 billion people may have had their personal information hacked, a new proposed class action lawsuit alleges. If true, reports suggest all …
‘Honest Abe Auto Sales’ Sued For $500,000 Because It Lied To Customers
Image: Google Street View Honest Abe Auto Sales – a string of four car dealerships in the Indianapolis area – is being forced to pay back nearly half a million …
Imposter scams are top fraud of 2023, FTC says. How to protect yourself
Vasily Pindyurin | fStop | Getty Images Consumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, and imposter scams were the most prevalent swindle, according to the Federal Trade …
Last-minute holiday shoppers face fraud risks. These 5 tips can help
Betsie Van der Meer | Getty If you’re a last-minute holiday shopper still checking off the remaining gifts on your list, beware: You could be putting yourself at risk for …
Odometer Fraud Is On The Rise: Report
If you bought a used car recently, you might want to go and check the odometer reading. It could be off. A new report details that odometer tampering is not …
Tips to help holiday shoppers save money and avoid debt this season
Aire Images | Moment | Getty Images Holiday shoppers won’t have to look far to find deals this season. While Covid-era supply chain strains have eased, consumer spending has declined, …
Ohio Used Car Dealership Sued For Rolling Back Odometers
Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) Rolling back odometers on used cars and then selling them as if they’ve accrued far less mileage than they actually have is definitely illegal, but …