Text Size Print

Other Articles in the News

Scams more high-tech, vicious

As posted on May 27, 2011 on www.ajc.com

Con game to get access to credit data tried on more than 80 people

FTC Warns Consumers: Charity and Home Repair Scams May Appear After a Disaster

As posted on May 27, 2011 on www.ftc.gov

Tips for avoiding scams

Couple Cuts Open Bed After Watching Dirty Mattress Investigation

As posted on May 16, 2011 on cbsatlanta.com

Company selling mattresses filled with stained, moldy parts...

8 Reasons to Worry About Debit Cards

As posted on May 13, 2011 on abcnews.go.com

Increased fraud is one reason debit cards may not be the safest way to pay...

FTC Recovers Properties, Precious Metals, and other Assets in Case Involving Purported Work-at-Home and Mystery Shopping Opportunities

As posted on May 11, 2011 on www.ftc.gov

Independent Marketing Exchange, Inc. banned from selling work-at-home and mystery shopping opportunities

Nissan is recalling nearly 196,000 vehicles in U.S.

As posted on April 26, 2011 on www.cnn.com

Corrosion problems could lead to damaged steering and suspension systems....

U.S. Department of Transportation Expands Airline Passenger Protections

As posted on April 20, 2011 on www.dot.gov

Greater compensation to be provided for lost bags, getting bumped from flights...

Mercedes recalls 137,000 SUVs: Cruise control won't shut off

As posted on April 5, 2011 on www.money.cnn.com

Cruise control in certain M-class SUV's doesn't disengage right away when brakes applied...

As scope of e-mail hack grows, should you be worried?

As posted on April 4, 2011 on www.cnn.com

Database breach could lead to phishing emails...

Court Shutters Telemarketers Peddling Bogus Timeshare Resales

As posted on March 31, 2011 on www.ftc.gov

Defendants Allegedly Claimed They Could Find Timeshare Buyers

Debt Collector Must Shell Out Record Fine for Aggressive Tactics

As posted on March 18, 2011 on www.abcnews.go.com

West Asset Management Fined $2.8 For Harmful Tactics

Woman Finds Bedbugs On 'New' Mattress

As posted on March 17, 2011 on cbsatlanta.com

Mattress 4 Sale customer unable to get refund on infested mattress...

Japan earthquake and tsunami spark malware and donation scams

As posted on March 16, 2011 on www.scambusters.org

Consumers warned of email spam and fake donation websites...

Toyota recalls 2.17 million vehicles in US

As posted on February 24, 2011 on www.ajc.com

Recall addresses accelerator pedals that could become entrapped in floor mats...

What Folks With Great Credit Scores Do Right

As posted on February 21, 2011 on http://finance.yahoo.com

Great tips for improving your credit score...

FTC Sends Refund Claim Forms to Nearly 12,000 Victims of Auto Warranty Robocaller

As posted on February 16, 2011 on www.ftc.gov

Deceptive telemarketer to issue refunds...

Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

As posted on December 16, 2010 on www.cpsc.gov

2.2 million heaters being recalled...

Chrysler, Volkswagen issue large recalls

As posted on December 15, 2010 on www.ajc.com

Potential fuel leaks and airbag deployments spark recalls...

Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals

As posted on November 28, 2010 on www.ajc.com

Fake job scams may be a growing problem...

11 Tips for Safe Online Shopping

As posted on November 26, 2010 on pcmag.com

Billions will be spent online over the course of the next month, and, unfortunately, some will be looking to steal some of it. Make sure you're not a victim...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9