How to protect yourself from Common Scams

Consumer Reports Money Adviser February Issue

Yonkers, NY – Whether it’s fake checks, bogus products and services, or identity theft, it seems there’s always someone out there trying to make suckers out of us. Scams can cost consumers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

It’s not easy to spot a scam, even for savvy consumers. The editors of Consumer Reports Money Adviser point out some common schemes and the precautions you can take: [Read more]

Consumer Affairs warns of scams involving foreign lotteries, fake checks

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs warns consumers to be aware of foreign lottery and fake check scams. Scams like these take place every day, and their goal is to get your money or personal information. Consumers may receive notification via telephone, e-mail or direct mail, telling them they have won foreign lotteries from Canada and as far away as Europe.

The e-mails ask consumers to reply with their personal information in order to receive the winnings. The scammers take that information. The consumers, of course, never get any lottery money. [Read more]