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....
Being in charge of screening employees or tenants in Minnesota can be a time-consuming process. That's why many companies use programs to automate these types of tasks. However, these programs could cause more harm than good for potential housing or job candidates....
Today fraud thrives in the electronic consumer world, where unskilled consumers are left open to ID theft, phishing, and other fraud schemes that have become more prevalent in recent years. But there's another type of fraud that's been around for longer: bank fraud....
Fraudsters in Minnesota are getting cleverer every day. Lots of people are victims to credit card identity theft. Here’s what you can do to mitigate the damage if your credit card is affected. Step 1. Report the crime The first thing you need to take is to report the...
Facing identity theft can be stressful. You were trying to do all of the right things, but after identity theft, you are left with a mess trying to prove that you are you. You may be able to get fraudulent charges reversed once you prove someone stole your identity....
