Selling credit reports to payday lenders gets Teletrack fined
Subprime credit reporting agency Teletrack was fined nearly $2 million by the Federal Trade Commission for illegally selling information.
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Debt collectors trying to polish image in media
Debt collectors are starting to get into the media, but this time they're trying to rehabilitate their image in the press.
Monday, June 13th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Debt relief and consolidation scams still rampant post-recession
As the number of debt relief or debt settlement companies has grown in the past few years, many companies have proven to be outright scams.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Applying for loans can cause credit score drops
The point of having a good credit score is to get approved for loans with good rates. However, applying for a loan will ding a credit score.
Friday, May 20th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Federal agencies agree to cooperate on gas price investigation
Two federal agencies have signed an agreement to cooperate in investigating gas prices.
Thursday, April 14th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
FTC fines company $250,000 for sock puppet reviews
The FTC has charged Legacy Learning $250,000 for creating fake online reviews; this shows how you purchase online is as important as where.
Friday, March 18th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Federal Trade Commission shuts down work-from-home companies
The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have taken steps to shut down more than 90 work-from-home companies because of fraud.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Debt settlement relief companies ignoring memo from government
Debt settlement relief companies have been growing in number, but not all of them deliver. Many charge enormous fees for doing no work.
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by By Peter Stone
FTC strongly suggests do-not-track option in online privacy plan
The FTC urged companies in the online industry to adopt a do-not-track standard or the agency will lobby for Congress to do it for them...
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Debt relief companies now subject to tougher regulation
Debt relief is getting a lot of advertising these days. Though tougher regulation is in place, there are still a lot of scams out there...
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Work at home business opportunities facing stronger regulation
The FTC has recommended new regulations for the work at home business opportunity market because of the frequent occurrence of fraud...
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
FTC suing POM Wonderful for unsubstantiated health claims
POM Wonderful pomegranate juice and supplements are under legal fire from the FTC due to what it claims are unsubstantiated health benefits.
Monday, September 27th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Online payday loan company settles with W.Va. consumers
FFD Companies, a Nevada-based online payday loan group, will refund over $300,000 in fees and interest to W.Va. consumers. READ ON…
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Online credit card scam stole millions, pennies at a time
An online credit card scam using identity theft and fake merchants raked in millions by charging millions of victims pennies at a time.
Monday, June 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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