Storm safety tips for the home could prevent injury or illness and save lives
If you’re going to be stuck in your home for days due to Hurricane Irene, be sure to think about […]
Fraud
Watch out for fake e-mails saying they’re from the FDIC
By Rita R. Robison The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has received many reports of fraudulent e-mails that say they’re from
Online marketers scammed consumers out of more than $450 million dollars with ‘free’ trial offers, FTC charges
By Rita R. Robison Jesse Willms and 10 companies he controls allegedly raked in more than $450 million from consumers
Marketers trick consumers into submitting personal information, then sign them up for ongoing programs with big costs
By Rita R. Robison Two men and their companies are being charged with billing consumers without their consent and not
Work-at-home business promoter agrees to change its business practices
By Rita R. Robison Accelerated Mentoring, a Boise company that sells services to assist consumers in operating their own Internet-based
Phishing e-Mail lottery scam uses Coca-Cola name
By Rita R. Robison A recent e-mail that takes advantage of Coca-Cola's well-recognized name and logo to convince consumers they've
Boomer consumers: Watch out for travel scams as you and your kids plan spring break, summer trips
By Rita R. Robison Each year, travel scams cost American consumers $12 billion annually. To avoid disappointment and losing money,
Watch out for romance scam
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning consumers about a romance scam that said it had a connection with the
Assess your consumer power during National Consumer Protection Week
This week is a good time to take stock of how you’re doing as a consumer. It’s National Consumer Protection