Category Archives: Consumer Fraud
Consumer Fraud On The Rise As Scammers Target Bank Accounts
The holidays are over and your bank account has probably been stretched enough from buying gifts and having Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Don’t let down your guard, as scammers are out there trying to get every last dollar out of your bank account. Cyber theft is on the rise as scammers try to convince… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Unlicensed Contractors
Nowadays, there are so many stories of homeowners getting scammed by unlicensed contractors. They agree to a job and even pay money up front without a contract in place. This leads to many cases of alleged contractors taking a customer’s money and running, never to be heard of again. These situations tend to happen… Read More »
Robocalls A Common Fraud Scheme In Florida
When you think of fraud, you may think of hackers trying to get your bank and credit card information. There are many ways in which fraud can occur, and robocalls are one of them. We’ve all been exposed to robocalls. Robocalls are automated phone calls asking for you to call a certain number or… Read More »
Burger King Sued For Misleading Consumers
Do you believe all the advertising you see? Advertising encompasses many types of marketing. These marketing strategies are designed to make viewers feel emotions, often coercing them to buy a specific product or service. Burger King is being accused of consumer fraud after four people filed a lawsuit claiming that the portion sizes of… Read More »
Types Of Consumer Fraud
Some people will go through great lengths to get others’ money—even if it requires breaking the law. Enterprising individuals are always coming up with new scams to defraud victims of their money and property. Unfortunately, there are many types of consumer fraud. If you have a bank account, credit card, or other financial account,… Read More »
