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Protect Your Money from Banking Fraud
Carrying cash can cost you big time, with the risk of losing that paper money from getting robbed. Similarly, there are risks involved in digital and online banking as well. According to a June report by PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd (PwC),
Read More“Money Flipping” Scams Target Social Media Sites
Scam Alert – A fast cash scam going around social media, promising a big return on small investments. Be aware, as the “flipping money” ploy will only leave you in the red. Kendra Rollins in Spartanburg admits her boyfriend was blind-sided. RELATED: Science
Read MoreFTC Are NOT Calling You About the OPM Breach
If you’re an OPM data breach victim, you probably know to look out for identity theft. But what about imposter scams? In the latest twist, imposters are pretending to be the FTC offering money to OPM data breach victims. Here’s
Read MoreDo You Have to Respond to Fraud Alerts on Your Credit Card?
Several credit cards offer a variety of security options to better protect your finances, one of these includes a security alert notifying you that someone might have stolen your credit card. Whether you got the bad news via text, email or
Read MoreLas Vegas Strip Credit Card Scam: 11 People Indicted
Las Vegas – Eleven people are charged with running credit card scams right out of resorts along the Las Vegas strip. Those charged are accused of making fake credit cards and using those cards to take out cash advances. RELATED: Reduce Credit
Read MoreAnnouncing Guides for New Immigrants on Money Basics
Throughout the United States, people unfamiliar with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) financial marketplace are more likely to fall prey to frauds and schemes. Low English proficiency can make it even harder to manage money safely and effectively on a day-to-day basis.
Read MoreFive More Money Laundering Cases in Coal Scam Probe Registered by ED
NEW DELHI: Taking the number of coal scam cases under its investigation to over 40, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered five fresh money laundering cases against firms in various parts of the country. The latest FIRs have been lodged by
Read MoreFare Card Fraud Costing CTA $6.5 Million
Fraudulent use of CTA free-ride and reduced-fare cards at rail stations has cost the transit agency almost $6.5 million since a crackdown was launched late last year, but suspicious use of the cards was down more than 20 percent, CTA
Read MoreHOA Fraud Files Fighting to Remain a Secret by Feds
Federal prosecutors are fighting to keep secret the mass of evidence in the long-running investigation into the scheme to take over and defraud homeowners associations. Lawyers with the Justice Department’s Fraud Section in Washington filed court papers late last week
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