Stay Informed: The Dangers of Debt Management Review Sites
The debt management industry is full of competition. From the radio airwaves, to Google search results, to direct mail advertising and TV commercials, companies…
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As a consumer, you need to protect yourself against scams and other threats to your financial livelihood. Our consumer protection articles keep you up to speed on the latest legislation and news regarding issues like identity theft and fraud. We work to raise awareness about these issues and give you the specific information you need to be prepared and guarded against these risks.
Top Impostor Scams Putting your Finances and Credit at Risk
We recently reported that impostor scams submitted to the FTC more than doubled from 2013 to 2014. But what exactly are impostor scams and…
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Identity Theft, Debt Collection and Impostor Scams Top 2014 FTC Complaints
National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, is an important time for American Consumers. The last year has brought about many high profile identity theft…
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Types of Debt Collectors and How to Interact with Them
If you’ve ever encountered a debt collector, you know how unnerving the experience can be. At best, it’s frustrating, but at its worst debt…
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Understanding the ‘Fourth Bureau’ and Alternative Credit Data
You’ve likely heard of the three national credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. In fact, you have relied on the credibility of these agencies…
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Zombie Debt: How to Deal with Collectors of Old Debts
Your debt can come back to life when collection agencies break the rules. And if you aren’t careful, their tricks will lead you to financially dangerous consequences.
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3 Types of Bank Fees that are Stealing your Savings
Banks are important financial resources, but to unsuspecting consumers banks can be armed and dangerous. Their weapons of choice—hidden fees. As recent reports have…
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5 Dark Secrets from the Debt Collection Underworld
There has been a lot of talk about zombie debt recently, and it prompted us to dig a little deeper into the debt collection…
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