The screaming headline reads: “Last Chance: Claim $60,000 in Social Security.” Warning: it’s a fraud. The notorious Palm Beach Letter has been targeting seniors for years, hawking questionable and complicated investment schemes. Its formula is from the classic scam playbooks: take a smidgen … Read more
Can an insurance company conspire with its banking affiliate to remove money from a customer’s bank account? That was the question presented to SDCAN by a consumer who was subject to that illegal tactic. In a dispute over an auto accident settlement, USAA Insurance removed … Read more
So many companies offer “FREE” credit reports on the Internet and in mailings but are they really free? NO. There are so many scams or offers with strings attached to most offers that even a puppet would get frustrated. Only one website is authorized to … Read more
Diamonds. They sparkle. They tantalize. They lie. Yes, that’s right. Diamonds are the most guileful gem on the market. I don’t trust them and you shouldn’t either. Yes, this is a bold condemnation of a girl’s best friend, but I’m sharing the awful truth because … Read more
The Huffington Post recently posted an article listing 9 frequent money mistakes made by people in their 20s or 30s. It is entertaining and largely correct. They include: Incurring too much education-loan debt Spent too much money fixing up a rented apartment Didn’t save enough … Read more