Many Minnesota consumers report fraud to the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) expecting financial relief. However, it is not the most direct path to recovering your losses. Reporting fraud and recovering your money require two completely separate actions. Knowing how...
If you have just realized that you have fallen victim to a crypto scam, the shock and panic are understandable. You might wonder if there is anything you can still do to recover what is lost or at least limit further damage. The good news: acting quickly and...
You noticed the unauthorized charges. You have called the company repeatedly. You have filed complaints that seem to disappear into bureaucratic black holes. Now what? When you have become a victim of consumer fraud, knowing the specific legal protections available...
Consumer scams continue to evolve, targeting Minnesotans through increasingly sophisticated methods. You might consider yourself too savvy to fall victim, but scammers constantly develop new tactics to deceive even the most careful consumers. Understanding common...
Deceptive advertising involves misleading or false claims to persuade consumers to purchase products or services. If you find yourself a victim of such tactics, knowing your options to seek redress and prevent further harm is essential. Here, you can learn what to do...
The potential for identity theft doesn’t end when someone dies. In fact, a lot of people take advantage of a person’s death to steal their identity and commit fraud. This can happen within days after a person dies, when loved ones may be shocked, grieving and worrying...
The annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) has just ended. However, it’s critical to remember the information provided during that week throughout the year. No matter how savvy you may feel as a consumer, scammers are getting more and more creative. Now they...
The new year is upon us, and with the new year come new scams. Fraudsters often use new technologies and upcoming events to trick and scare people. However, their goal is always the same: to get your personal information or money. Catching fraudsters is challenging...
Consumer fraud is the practice of deceiving consumers causing them to suffer financial losses. Oftentimes, consumers believe they are participating in a legitimate business transaction, this may be because they were given false promises or inaccurate claims, only...
In March of 1852, a time of rapid change in the financial industry, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo established a business then considered cutting-edge. The pair founded a pioneering company that would help customers build startup businesses and manage their money....