FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions
The lawsuit arrive as renters gasp for air in America’s squeezed housing market and federal officials move to intervene. The ...
GM accepts FTC order to stop sharing driver data without consent
GM sold precise driver data collected through OnStar and a discontinued feature called Smart Driver. The information could ...
Renters get fleeced by landlord with a 'juice the hog' mentality. FTC steps in. | Opinion
The Better Business Bureau's regular column informs consumers about scams and helps them avoid being defrauded.
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to impersonate representatives from relief and government agencies, or with contracting ...
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General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years
General Motors and subsidiary OnStar will be banned for five years from sharing drivers' precise geolocation and driving ...
Pack these key documents in your financial go-bag—'rifling through drawers' won't work in an emergency
Natural disasters can give you little time to act, making it essential to have your most important documents collected in one ...
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The Unspoken Risk of Fraud in Rural America
Individuals in rural areas may be at an increased risk for some scams. Individuals in rural areas may be more reliant on ...
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After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
Layugan stresses that FEMA will never charge fees for applications ... and 1.9 million reported other types of scams to the FTC. Here are some ways to protect yourself from identity theft and ...
Scam warning for anyone hit by the LA wildfires
During disasters such as the LA wildfires scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in ...