Traveling and partaking in leisure activities can be some of the most enjoyable experiences of your life. But if you're not careful of what you're doing, you could end up the victim of many forms of fraud. For example, traveling typically requires you to sign a...
Were you the victim of mortgage fraud?
When buying a home, there's a good chance you'll require a mortgage. While it's simple enough to apply for and obtain funds in today's world, dangers are lurking. For example, you could become caught up in a mortgage fraud scheme without knowing it. Here's the good...
Online credit card fraud: Watch for these common scams
In today's world, shopping online is second nature for most people. Not only is it convenient, but it also provides access to the largest selection at the best possible price. Unfortunately, when you shop online, you'll always have concerns about credit card fraud....
Are you familiar with these senior fraud scams?
Many scams target senior citizens, as they are often more likely to make a rash and uninformed decisions than younger people. Despite the best efforts of the federal and state governments, there's no way to completely eliminate these scams. Here are four of the most...
Minnesota seniors are urged to avoid precious metals investments
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) recently issued a public warning intended specifically at senior citizens. In their statement, they warned them about cold callers who may try to reach out to them about a precious metals investment opportunity. DOC officials...
Take these steps as a victim of identity theft
Even if you take steps to protect against identity theft, there's no guarantee you won't become a victim in the future. If you find that your identity has been stolen, here are some immediate steps to take: Lock the account: For example, if you notice unauthorized...
Minnesota’s Attorney General accuses Purdue Pharma of deception
The Minnesota Attorney General announced on May 17 that he had added new defendants to the lawsuit that was previously filed against Purdue Pharma. The company manufactures OxyContin, a highly addictive opioid painkiller. He added eight new defendants, one of which is...
Examples of misleading advertising
Do you ever see ads for a product that looks too good to be true? The problem could be that the ads are misleading, selling something that the product cannot deliver. Of course, this can look vastly different from one product to the next. To get an idea of how it...
Common signs of elder financial abuse
Financial exploitation of the elderly remains a major problem throughout the country, with elderly individuals and their children concerned about this. Fortunately, with the proper knowledge, it's easy to spot a scam and avoid it before it takes its toll. Every year,...
What are some of the most common types of false advertising?
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), advertising is considered to be deceptive when it omits, misleads or falsely represents a product or service. This type of marketing can be presented in both written and oral forms. Since there are penalties that...