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Beware of Online Scams This Holiday Season

November 4, 2013/in Scam Alert /by jwrighte

Don’t Let Online Scams Ruin Your Holiday Season

It wasn’t too long ago that holiday shopping was a simple, joyous activity. Over the course of time, shoppers have had to start worrying about carrying cash or debit cards and keeping their purchases safely beside them. However, with the age of online shopping among us, new threats to shoppers are arising.

Be On The Look Out: Five Common Scams

October 21, 2013/in Consumer Information, Credit Card Scams, Identity Theft, Scam Alert /by jwrighte

What are the Most Common Scams?

The various schemes used by conmen to trick people out of their money change and evolve constantly, and billions of dollars are lost every year by victims who fall prey to these tricks.

If at all possible, you as a consumer should contact the merchant first with any issues. While we encourage this “hands-on” approach, however, we understand that this doesn’t work in every situation: a merchant’s return process may be too much work, or its policies too difficult to interpret.

The merchant may be unresponsive, or you may not be able to locate contact information at all. We’re your advocate in these instances, helping you slice through the red tape to resolve your issue.

Don’t Let Online Scams Ruin Your Holiday Season

What are the Most Common Scams?

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