http://www.consumeraffairs.com/scam_alerts/scam_alerts.htm New scams, alerts, warnings from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ca_kiosk_scam.html Attorney General says 30 churches sold shoddy equipment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/gao_interchange.html Government agency finds fees rapidly increasing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:25:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/oh_credit_agencies.html Accused of 'spectacularly misleading' ratings Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/facebook_zynga.html Developer accused of tricking players into unwanted monthly charges Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:20:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fl_homeowners.html Consumers complain about getting a runaround from servicers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:55:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ca_wellsfargo_scam02.html Consumer Reports' money advisor offers tips Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:05:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ca_wellsfargo_scam02.html Attorney General accuses bank of leaving customers out in the cold Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/senate_abusive_marketers.html Consumers tricked into spending billions, investigators find Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/il_hair_scam.html Attorney General says company makes claims it can't prove Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:20:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ftc_bluehippo_contempt.html Agency claims company has ignored 2008 court order Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ca_ponzi.html Attorney General hits alleged culprit with 100 criminal counts Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:50:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/dot_ultimatefares.html Company failed to state full fare to customers Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/marsh_mclellan.html Alleged scheme caused stock to lose half its value Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:22:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/nj_celebration_studios.html Closes book on New Jersey bridal nightmare Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/va_gouging.html Tropical Storm Idea and coastal Nor'easter bring high water, power failures Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/unauthorized_charges.html Think before giving anyone your credit card information Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:25:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/holiday_shopping_scams.html AutoTrader.com offers smart buying tips Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/il_credit_card_scam.html Consumers warned about telemarketers' claims of immediate savings Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:55:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fl_mortgage_scams.html Companies charged homeowners upfront fees Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:59:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/fda_flavored_cigarettes.html FDA letters spell out consequences Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:40:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/ny_tagged_settlement.html Company 'hijacked' users' address books to send out spam Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/pa_debt_scam.html American Corrective Counseling Services posed as District Attorney in letters to check bouncers Thu, 5 Nov 2009 20:10:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/11/seniors_cds.html International Banking Group's ultra-high-interest claims can't be verified. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/mercury_brown_cw.html Ties to insurance company questioned Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:20:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/blair03.html At least nine deaths linked to Chenille products Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:05:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/fdic_scam02.html "Bank failure" email delivers virus Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/debt_settlement_crackdown.html Want tighter regulations at federal level Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:23:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/fl_auto_scams.html Cars allegedly broke down miles from lot Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/fdic_scam.html E-mail claims that reader's bank has been seized Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/nj_mortgage_scams.html Victims 'not financially sophisticated.' Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ma_pa_investment_scams.html Be careful who you put in charge of your money Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:59:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ftc_moneygram.html Company charged with allowing its money transfer system to be used for fraud Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:50:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/feds_states_scams.html Florida is latest state to take action Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:40:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/rogue_security.html Users lulled into false sense of security while exposed to greater risks. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ms_katrina_fraud.html Home repair fraud arrests made four years after storm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:30:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ca_pension_fraud.html Attorney General claims bank overcharged funds for millions of dollars Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:59:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/gateway_class_action.html Company's actions disproportionately affected students Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:10:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/mn_propane.html Failed to disclose per-gallon prices Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:25:00 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ftc_telemarketers_busted.html Magazine seller, medical discount plan pitchmen barred from false claims Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:45:30 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/att_missouri.html Allegedly exploited E-Rate Program for needy schools Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:55:30 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/mn_headhunter.html Employment agency charged thousands for nothing. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:01:30 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/geezer88.html Protecting yourself from blazes if you're elderly. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/chimney_scams.html Phony repair jobs a seasonal concern Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ny_mortgage_scams.html Subprime lending not the only contributor to housing collapse Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:25:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ma_health_club.html Club sold memberships but never opened Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/ponzi_churches.html Michigan scam part of nationwide effort, Attorney General claims. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:15:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/mn_health_discount_cards.html High pressure, bait and switch tactics alleged Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/white_smile_scams.html BBB warns that ads can trick into paying for unwanted services Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/bank_closings18.html 2009 total already tops closings for 2008 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:25:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/10/il_debt_scam.html Part of a crackdown on 'abusive industry' Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ny_debt_collectors.html Firms accused of impersonating attorneys, making illegal threats Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ny_debt_collectors.html Firms accused of impersonating attorneys, making illegal threats Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:05:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/cemetery_funeral_scam.html Defendant accused of "stealing from the dead" Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/fl_acai_berry.html Company also faces suit in Illinois Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:35:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ca_madoff.html Investment broker allegedly steered millions to Ponzi scheme Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:25:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/veterans_scam.html Callers falsely claim VA has changed procedures. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:15:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/atm_ponzi.html Investors ponied up $80 million for allegedly bogus company Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/unauthorized_charges.html Visa pilot project could be first step Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/feds_states_scams.html Officials crack down on mortgage related fraud Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ftc_mortgage_scams.html Scammers suggested government connections. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:55:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ma_medical_discount_scams.html Consumers often believe they are buying health insurance Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:01:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/fl_travel.html Victims told club membership provided free travel. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ny_dell_fraud.html Court finds Dell used "bait and switch" advertising tricks Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:50:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/cell_phone_cancer.html http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/craigslist_check_scam.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/millionaire_u_scam.html Victims claim 'professors' conned them into risky real estate investments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ca_mortgage_brokers.html Brokers allegedly changed terms after customers signed documents. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/7signs02.html Clueless scammer targers Ohio Attorney General Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/asthma_hfa05.html Tigerdirect consumers claim almost impossible to receive rebates Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ok_telemarketers.html Latest state to take action Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:10:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/nj_ponzi_scam.html Investors' money wasn't invested Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ca_healthcare_lobby.html "Voluntary" letters may have violated state labor code, group alleges Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/pfizer_bextra_settlement.html Company accused of misleading customers on Bextra branding Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:10:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ca_wildfire_scams.html Some so-called relief agencies are anything but Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:09:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/cash4gold_consumerist.html Gold buyer already engaged in lawsuit with former employees Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:25:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/09/ma_ticket_scalping.html State anti-scalping law dates to 1924 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/mega_insurance_scam.html Massachusetts says firm used deceptive marketing Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:42:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/donotcall_robocalls_barred.html Amended FTC regulations take effect Sept. 1 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/telephony.html Court orders bar all illegal telemarketing activities Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:25:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/supplement_scam.html Products made range of unsupported claims Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/donotcall_calls_continue.html But list will screen the most annoying calls Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/class_action_watchdog.html Official-looking letter solicits payment, delivers little in return. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:35:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ca_cashcall.html Fast money lender accused of abusive, illegal collection practices Mon, 23 Aug 2009 20:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/fl_rescue02.html Company charged with deceptive marketing, victimizing Hispanic community Mon, 23 Aug 2009 18:50:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/job_scam.html 'Guaranteed' jobs never materialized. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:35:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/money_store.html Follows ringleaders' indictments and guilty pleas. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/scammer_tips.html When a salesman uses a "fake voice," he just might be a scammer Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/tx_debt_relief.html 2,500 consumers left hanging by bankruptcy Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:05:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/oprah_acai_berry.html Joins Illinois Attorney General in warning consumers about scam Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:39:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/consumer_agency_cuts.html The new reality for consumer advocates Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:49:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/irs_idtheft.html Scam e-mails look authentic Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/states_foreclosures.html Lawsuits pile up against nationwide firms. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ny_debt_collectors.html Strong showings for Big Three, Apple Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/fl_bizopp_scam.html 200 investors taken for more than $4 million Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ags_ally.html Many consumers forget they have elected official to help them Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ny_mortgage_scams.html Cuomo charges firm with deceptive business practices Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ky_couple_scam.html Scheme allegedly bilked consumers out of more than $500,000 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:10:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ky_couple_scam.html Scheme allegedly bilked consumers out of more than $500,000 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:10:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/co_fl_mortgage_mailings.html Marketing pitch designed to look like it was from federal agency Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:50:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/writer_scams.html Anti-scam program adds muscle Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:25:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/tx_travel_scam.html Travel deals not such a bargain Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/ftc_callingcard_scam.html Consumers got fewer calling minutes, were charged hidden fees Sat, 8 Aug 2009 01:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/bbb_debt_scams.html Scamsters loaded with personal info Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/08/payday_internet.html Online lenders called "today's loan sharks". 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