Do You Know What Check Washing Is?
Check washing is a type of fraud where the scammer steals a victim’s check(s) and then changes the payee name and amount on checks in order to fraudulently deposit […]
MEDICARE FRAUD
Recognizing Medicare fraud is very important. Here are some examples: A provider that bills Medicare for services or supplies they never gave you, like charging you […]
What Is A Credit Report
According to the Federal Trade Commission: A credit report is a summary of your personal credit history. Your credit report includes your identifying information — […]
Stop Debt Collection Harassment
Just because you may owe money on a debt, does not give debt collectors the right to harass you for payment. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a […]
Check Your Credit Report For Errors
With all the hacking and problems that occur online, it is best practice to check your credit report for inaccuracies every few months or so. The credit reporting […]
Are You A Victim of Identity Theft?
If you are victim of identity theft, be sure to make a police report and submit an online FTC Identity Theft Affidavit. Also very important is to check your credit […]
Good News About Medical Debt On Credit Reports
Medical debt is a big burden for many Americans. In addition to the health concerns that caused the debt, unpaid bills end up on credit reports, negatively […]
BEWARE OF PUPPY SCAMS
Puppy scams have been on the rise since interest in buying a new pet has surged while so many people have been working at home during the pandemic. Puppy scams […]
Free Weekly Credit Reports
Due to the financial hardships caused by the pandemic, the three nationwide consumer credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax and Trans Union) are extending […]
Did A Scammer Apply For Unemployment Benefits In Your Name?
Throughout the pandemic, scammers have been filing claims for unemployment benefits using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. […]