by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 15, 2024 | Scam of the day
Receiving a telephone call from a debt collector is not a pleasant experience. Being hounded by someone attempting to collect a debt you do not owe constitutes fraud. In recent years the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against a number of these...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 7, 2024 | Scam of the day
Credit repair scams are very common as scammers take advantage of people with debt problems and promise to fix their credit and clear their credit reports of adverse information for up front fees. In 2022 I first told you that the FTC started legal action against...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 2, 2022 | Scam of the day
Since the start of the pandemic, many people turned to online merchandisers to buy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields and sanitizers. Unfortunately, some online merchandisers who promised customers quick delivery either did not deliver...
