Bogus Credit Card Offers
It's more convenient to use credit cards than cash or checks, especially for large purchases. But companies that offer to help you get a credit card may intend to steal your money instead. Don’t fall for promises that you’ll get a credit card even if y ...
Bogus Invoices
Scenario: You receive an invoice for office supplies or to renew your ad in the Yellow Pages. Scam: You never ordered any supplies, or the ad has nothing to do with the Yellow Pages that are produced by your local phone company. Anyone can use the "fi ...
Business Opportunities and Franchises
The ad promises that you can be your own boss and make big profits. It sounds good, but crooks may be trying to steal money, not help you earn it. Don’t believe claims that you can make money with little or no effort. It takes hard work to run your own ...