From the U.S. Treasury Dept. Explains how to obtain free credit reports from the credit bureaus. Also explains how Fraud Alerts work and how to activate them.  Read More →

Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and ruin your good name. Deter... 

While scam artists practice their craft all year long, the holiday season is when many are most active. Fake charities, counterfeit gifts…the list goes on and on. Money reporter Stacy Johnson is here with some tips to avoid being a victim.  Read More →

Consumer World is the Internet’s consumer megasite, with over 1200 links to everything “consumer” including consumer information, complaint departments, and bargains. Feel Free to check them out at the following link. http://www.consumerworld.org/  Read More →

Gary Rosenzweig gives some basic tips for being safe while shopping online. Look for secure checkout pages, use a credit card, have good passwords, and trust your instincts.  Read More →

The National Consumer Complaint Center is sponsored by The Alexander Law Firm. It provides a method of communicating consumer complaints to agencies that are interested in investigating and taking action for consumers. You can select from the following... 

We all want to make sure we stay safe in what we call a digial world. There are a llot of different things you can do to keep yourself safe. This video has some great tips on staying safe, and protecting yourself.  Read More →

CyberCops provides some very useful resources. You can file a complaint about your experiences, abuses, or gripes, or report suspicious activity on the Net. You can also search the complaint archives, read success stories, check out a list of reported... 

The National Consumers League was founded in 1899, the National Consumers League is the oldest private, nonprofit consumer organization in the United States. It includes a good section on Internet fraud, including top tips for avoiding Internet fraud,... 

This artlce explains the steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft. Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft...