Spot the Debt Collection Scam
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Know your rights You have rights when it comes to debt collectors. Ask the caller for their name,
This is America’s most common text-messaging scam, FTC says
Story by Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS NEWS 6/8/2023 More Americans are falling victim to text-messaging scams, and losing thousands of dollars in
Avoid the “Home Improvement” Scam
FTC Article As we move into summer, homeowners look to complete renovations: before you hire a contractor, learn to recognize the signs
BBB Scam Alert: Celebrity impersonations get more sophisticated with AI technology
By Better Business Bureau. April 7, 2023. To trick you, scammers need to earn your trust first. What better way than by posing as
Spotting a Text Scam
do you know how to spot a text scam? excerpted from Aura Text scams (also known as “smishing”) are among the most
The American Community Survey
By Gema de las Heras Consumer Education Specialist March 7, 2023 Getting a call, letter, or a visit about the American Community Survey (ACS)
Charity Fraud Turns Headlines Into Headaches
“A worldwide response is underway!” “The death Toll continues to rise!” Charity Fraud often follows natural disasters; those looking to donate should
You Can Help Spot ILLEGAL Nursing Home Debt Collection Tactics
By Deborah Royster and Edwin Walker – DEC 09, 2022 Deborah Royster is the Assistant Director for the Office for Older Americans, CFPB and Edwin
Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
The Alzheimer's Association has a new education program called Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances. It is currently being offered virtually,
Guide to Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
The following guide has been compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for family and friends of people living in nursing homes