Fraud
Consumers should watch for payday loan collection scams
Many debt collections are legal, but there are some fraudulent debt collection scams out there, including phony payday loan collection scams.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Scammers target payday loan customers
Payday loan collection scams involve harassing phone calls threatening arrest and jail if victims do not pay debts -- which they do not owe.
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 by By Ron Ford
Six payday loan companies charged with financial fraud
The FTC has filed suit against several payday loan companies run by Michael Bruce Moneymaker and others, saying fraud cost customers millions.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Utah online payday loans lender busted for Ponzi scheme
A Utah man and his two online payday loans companies have been sued by the SEC for defrauding investors of millions with a Ponzi scheme.
Monday, March 28th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Reno’s mishandling of short term loans going uninvestigated
Reno, Nevada, mishandled an $8 million loan short term from the state, but rather than investigating, the state is stretching out payments.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Payday loan collection scam victims at risk of identity theft
In a payday loan collection scam, callers claim they are collecting overdue payday loans, but don't believe them and don't give information.
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Be on the lookout for payday loan debt collection scams
Consumers can see through the payday loan debt collection scam if they understand their rights, the law and their finances. Don't get duped.
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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