Home title fraud happens when someone pretends to be you and files paperwork to transfer the deed to your property into their name or someone else’s, without your knowledge or permission. According to …
Funeral and Burial Scams: Predatory Pricing, the FTC Funeral Rule and Your Rights
A funeral home cannot force you to buy a package deal, hide its prices, or charge you a fee just for bringing your own casket. Federal law, known as the FTC Funeral Rule, gives you the right to see …
Student Loan Scams: Fake Forgiveness Programs and How to Verify
A student loan forgiveness offer is a scam if it asks for money before doing anything, pressures you to act immediately, or claims special access to a government program. The real rule is simple: the …
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Disaster Relief Fraud: Fake FEMA Contacts, Fraudulent Charities and Scam Contractors
After a disaster, con artists often pose as FEMA workers, charity fundraisers, or repair contractors to steal money or personal information. You can protect yourself by remembering three rules: FEMA …
Tax Preparer Fraud: IRS Verification, Warning Signs and How to Report
You can verify a paid tax preparer by checking two things: a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) printed on your return, and a listing in the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers. …
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Inheritance and Probate Scams: How Fraudsters Target Bereaved Families
An inheritance or probate scam is a message, call, or letter that tricks you into believing you are owed money from an estate, then asks you to pay a fee, tax, or “processing charge” before you can …
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