CFPB: Five ways to recognize a Social Security scam. From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau By Erin Scheithe – FEB 18, 2020 In July, we reported on a rise in scam attempts where Social Security beneficiaries were being asked to pay to reactivate, protect, or restore their benefits. Currently, Social Security scams are the…
FTC: FREE Annual Credit Reports. The Federal Trade Commission has great information HERE to guide you through ordering your FREE annual credit reports from each of the three credit reporting agencies.
From the Federal Trade Commission February 13, 2020 by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education Looking for ways to protect your identity? Two options to consider are fraud alerts and credit freezes. But what’s the difference? A fraud alert makes companies verify your identity before granting new credit in your name. Usually, that means calling…
