When You Search for Your Debt Collector, Who Actually Answers the Phone?
People searching for their debt collector have told the government they reached a credit repair company instead. Here’s how to confirm who answered before you share anything.
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Someone Charged My Elderly Parent Over the Phone for Something They Didn’t Want — Here’s Exactly What to Do
Step-by-step guide when an elderly parent gets charged for something they didn’t want over the phone. How to dispute charges, report elder fraud to APS and the FTC, and protect them going forward.
FTC Warning: Tax Scam Calls Are Up 323% Since 2020
The FTC just issued a warning about a massive wave of phone scams using fake agency names like “Tax Mediation and Resolution Agency” to steal personal information. Tax scam reports are up 323% since 2020.
AI Voice Cloning Scams Surge 400%: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
AI voice cloning fraud jumped 400% in 2025 with 00M+ in losses. Scammers need just 3 seconds of audio. One in four Americans has been targeted. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Phone Scams: Red Flags to Know Before You Answer
Quick Answer: Scammers impersonating government agencies like Social Security Administration, Medicare, and local police are targeting phone users nationwide with fake warrant threats and refund offers. Alabama’s Attorney General warns residents to never give personal information to unsolicited callers and to hang up immediately if asked for gift cards, wire transfers, or Social Security numbers.Alabama …
Phone Scams in Vermont: Red Flags to Know
Quick Answer: Vermont State Police warn residents about three main phone scams targeting the state: lottery scams claiming victims won prizes but must pay taxes first, fake debt collector scams following payday loans, and fraudulent home security offers from supposed “GE security.” All reported scammers speak with heavy accents and use hostile, threatening language to …
