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Top 5 Summer Scams to Avoid
Summer is the season to go on vacation, move away, and take in a great concert, but as the weather heats up, so do the scams. The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about the following common summer scams. Don’t let a
Read MoreDoctor Charged with $33 Million in Medicare Fraud
A Hollywood doctor was charged with conspiring to bilk Medicare out of more than $33 million by charging for unnecessary services and medical equipment. According to the Miami Herald, Dr. Robert A. Glazer, 67, was indicted on one count of conspiracy
Read More50 Worst Charities in America and How to Keep from Being Scammed
Charities are a way to give back to those in need, often times stories are told with unhappy endings and more heartbreaks than we can handle. The stories of heartbreak continue as people beg for assistance. Of course there are
Read MoreFacebook Scam Puts Financial Information at Risk
Facebook is known to be one of the most visited social media sites today, connecting you and your personal information with friends and family on a daily basis. However, not only are your friends and family viewing your every move,
Read MoreEmployment Scam Costs Woman Nearly $9,000
Job hunting seems to cost more in North Dakota as one woman found herself in a $9,000 scam by a company who is even registered with the Better Business Bureau. Her story comes to you from KX News Brenda is looking
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4 Ways Crooks Cash In On Your Personal and Financial Data
We’ve all heard about the massive data breaches and who’s at risk, what was taken and the fraud prevention services offered, but just how do these thieves convert that stolen data into cash? Fox Business reports that it’s not so easy
Read MoreInsurance Fraud Costing $80 Billion a Year
In Jacksonville, Florida a Channel 4 investigation uncovered how the huge national problem of insurance fraud is affecting residents yearly premiums and how much of the fight against it is in Jacksonville. According to News 4 Jax, a reporter met with
Read MoreHow to Avoid Vacation Rental Scams this Summer
Planning where to go and what to do for your summer vacation can be stressful enough, not to mention the hassle of trying to find a place to stay. The decision is obvious when it comes to choosing a motel
Read MoreCredit and Debit Card Fraud Tops American Security Concerns
Credit and debit card fraud are at the top of American security concerns in 2014, with major retail and banking security breaches falling behind, according to the 2014 Unisys Security Index released by Unisys Corporation in partnership with Lieberman Research
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Targeting People Searching for Jobs
The Better Business Bureau warns of a recent scam going around the internet, specifically fake ads posted on craigslist. These ads include common phrases like “no experience necessary” or “no resume required, immediate start”. And sadly the criminals are using
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