The Federal Trade Commission announces a group of lawsuits targeting companies that offer mortgage modifications but leave the homeowner in worse financial shape. The FTC is offering help including the ways to avoid making a costly misstep when considering a mortgage modification. The Commission provides this information: If...
The IRS wants people to be aware of this new scam that's just popped up; how to spot and and where to report it. The IRS just issued this warning: The IRS has been alerted to a new email phishing scam. The emails appear to be from...
The Federal Trade Commission recently stopped another company and froze the defendants’ assets. An upcoming court hearing is set. The FTC offers this helpful information on spotting, and stopping, the fraudulent offers: Many people dream about being their own boss. Controlling their own schedule, running...
The Federal Trade Commission warns about work-at-home schemes and how to spot bogus offers: Ever thought about responding to an enticing email or ad saying you could make money working from home? Then you might be interested to hear about the FTC’s case against the...
Some retailers do hire mystery shoppers to help access customer service but the legitimate opportunities are few-and-far-between and rarely offer a lot of compensation. In a recent crackdown by the Federal Trade Commission several companies and individuals agreed to settlements that ban them from selling business...
Complaints are on the rise about troubles that begin when people click a link inside an email. The Federal Trade Commission reports scammers are increasingly sending emails that appear to be from legitimate companies; especially shipping companies. Once your computer is infected it can be nearly...
What's the "one-ring" cell phone scam and how does it work? The FTC offers this information so you can avoid being hit with big charges: Who’s calling now? That number doesn’t ring a bell. Hold the phone, says the Federal Trade Commission. You could be a potential...
The Federal Trade Commission issues this warning about fake debt collection notices. The FTC says you may receive an official-looking letter with a seal, signed by a judge, saying you owe money. It could even include personal information including your Social Security number. The...
Tax time can be a stressful time of year. Crooks know they can use this against you. The Internal Revenue Service, IRS, wants you to be aware of how to spot fraudulent emails and phone calls that lead to a scam. The IRS provides this information...
MAYES COUNTY, Okla., December 16, 2013 – Law enforcement report that over the the weekend about 25 stop signs, yield signs and street signs were stolen from highways and streets in northern Mayes County. The Mayes County Sheriff’s office is investigating and Captain Rod Howell says “We...