Kimberly JohnsonAvoiding Classified Ad Scams
Avoiding Classified Ad Scams Classified advertising is a good way for people with something to sell to connect with those looking to make a purchase. While most transactions involve individuals who are looking for an honest deal, there are some people who seek a more disingenuous arrangement with unsuspecting targets. If those seeking an honest transaction don’t take precautions to protect themselves from scoundrels, they could end up with a drained bank account or even find themselves in a life-threatening situation. Avoiding Classified Ad Scams Honest people are always prime targets of scoundrels. Such individuals are generally less likely to immediately
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Jeff DaileyTips to Protect Against Scam Artists
Tips to Protect Against Scam Artists Great tips and tools you can use to combat scam artists and protect yourself: Get a free copy of your credit report. Look for irregularities and unexpected lines of credit – these are signs that you may be the victim of identity theft. Visit www.annualcreditreport.comor call 877-322-8228 to order a copy from each of the three major credit bureaus. Place a security freeze or fraud alert on your credit report as added protection against identity theft. A credit freeze locks down your credit. A fraud alert requires businesses to take extra reasonable steps to verify
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Top Senior Scams of 2015 People often ask me which scams are the worst. That's easy - the ones that never go away. Top Senior Scams of 2015 Every week we hear from you about the IRS scam. It occupies the No. 1 spot in my book. Crooks who leave cryptic messages telling you that you owe money to Uncle Sam are the worst. They threaten you with going to court, being thrown in jail, or losing your house for not paying income taxes. It's a fraud. If agents believe you owe money, you'll first get a notice in the U.S.
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