Nursing home abuse shows up as unexplained injuries, sudden emotional withdrawal, poor hygiene, or missing money and belongings. You report it by calling 911 for immediate danger, then contacting your …
Data Breach Response: Steps to Take When Your Personal Information Is Compromised
What To Do First If you got a notice that a company lost your personal information in a data breach, take a breath, then act. The right first steps depend on what was exposed — a Social Security …
Price Gouging During Disasters: State Laws, Reporting and Your Rights
Is Price Gouging During a Disaster Illegal? Yes, in most states. Once a governor, state attorney general, or the president declares an emergency, state law in most of the country makes it illegal to …
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Puppy Scams and Pet Fraud: Red Flags, Verification and Reporting
A puppy or pet scam is a fake online listing that uses a stolen or invented photo of an animal to collect money for a pet that does not exist. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers post …
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Multi-Level Marketing vs Pyramid Schemes: How to Tell the Difference
A legitimate multi-level marketing (MLM) business pays you mainly for products or services you sell to real customers. An illegal pyramid scheme pays you mainly for recruiting other people, and it …
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Debt Settlement and Credit Repair Scams: What the FTC Says and Free Alternatives
A debt settlement or credit repair company is breaking federal law if it charges you before it actually settles or reduces your debt, or if it promises to remove accurate negative information from …