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Consumer Alert: 5 Ways to Spot a Loan Modification Scam
Many homeowners are facing a seemingly never-ending sea of document requests and resubmission of paperwork to their lenders. There is an increase in mail and telephone solicitations as well. Many of t...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 10:09 AM
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Financial Exploitation of Elders
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently focused on the increasing financial exploitation of the elderly population. Taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable can come in two forms: Outside sour...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:00 AM
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Editorial - Beware of phony plea for money

An Alexandria woman answered a phone call last week and the conversation went something like this: “Hello, Grandma – this is your grandson.” “Nicholas, is that you? You sound a little funny.” “Yeah, I’ve been a little sick lately, getting over a sore throat. But, Grandma, something terrible has happened and I didn’t know who else to call.”

September 30, 2009

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IRS warns taxpayers to beware of first-time homebuyer credit fraud

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced its first successful prosecution related to fraud involving the first-time homebuyer credit and warned taxpayers to beware of this type of scheme.

September 18, 2009

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Beware of storm scams

When a severe storm rumbles through a community, most often, friends, family and neighbors help pick up the pieces left behind. Storms can leave a mess for homeowners to clean up, especially if there was damage from hail, straight-line winds or tornados.

By Celeste Beam , August 26, 2009

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Help-wanted ad in newspaper tried to scam applicants of money

An ad that ran in the Wednesday, July 15 Echo Press on page B5 for a full time experienced nanny/housekeeper is reportedly a scam.

July 22, 2009

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Warning issued over H1N1 flu scams

Relying on reports from online security experts, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent e-mails and websites trying to take advantage of the current swine flu H1N1 outbreak.

May 29, 2009

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Warning issued over swine flu scams

Playing off of the swine flu outbreak, scammers are creating their own epidemic of spam e-mails.

May 02, 2009

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Here's how seniors can reduce junk mail

Many senior citizens are overwhelmed by unwanted mail from bogus senders – ranging from fake foreign lotteries to scam charities to fortune tellers to chain letters and investment schemes.

April 25, 2009

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Grandparents targeted by would-be relatives in trouble

A year-round con artists’ scam to bilk seniors by pretending to be their grandchildren – abroad, in trouble, and in need of cash – spikes during students’ spring break travel period.

March 21, 2009

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Scams: Know the red flags – don't end up on losing end

Scams: Know the red flags – don't end up on losing end Scams. They happen everywhere, all the time, to all types of people. Young, old, rich, poor – to a scammer, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is making money. And in most cases, lots of money, thousands of dollars at a time.

By Celeste Beam , February 20, 2009

Beware of 'quick fixes' for credit card debt

Are you struggling to make ends meet financially? Does it seem like your monthly bills exceed your income?

By By the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson , February 11, 2009

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Beware of scams targeting grandparents

Minnesotan grandparents report a new scam where a con artist impersonates a grandchild in distress. The con artist exploits the love and generosity of the grandparent by pretending to be a grandchild in trouble and in need of emergency funds.

By By the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson , December 30, 2008

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Credit cards and debt: Know your rights

How high can the rates and fees go? Many contracts allow a credit card company to raise rates and fees significantly for little or no reason. Low introductory rates can quickly turn to high rates that can cause a spiral of debt.

September 19, 2008

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Beware of advance fee loan schemes and other financial scams

With a struggling economy and a shortage of credit, many consumers are financially squeezed and looking for help. Some people may be looking for new ways to obtain financing or additional income from sources where they have not sought it before. In these difficult economic times, there are scam artists waiting to take advantage of those whose budgets are squeezed with financial scams.

August 20, 2008

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IRS issues alert over new wave of scams

In May and June alone, taxpayers reported almost 700 separate phishing incidents to the IRS. In 2008 so far, taxpayers have reported about 1,600 phishing incidents to the IRS.

August 06, 2008

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