Homeowners: Beware of post-Irene scams
Homeowners all along the Eastern Seaboard were battered by Hurricane Irene. High winds, but most of all flooding, destroyed countless homes and businesses.
Beware of Facebook scams
It was just a matter of time before spams and scams invaded the world of social networking:
Old scams never die, they just move on to new venues.
The Better Business Bureau put out an alert today that many of the dubious ads that have long popped up in e-mails and on websites are now invading online social networks, such as Facebook.
Most Popular Scams at the Moment
Yesterday, Clark Howard listed several scams consumers should be particularly aware of at the moment. It should come as no surprise that economic downturns provide scammers with new and ample opportunities to take advantage of consumers trying to turn their luck around:
Foreclosure scams: A relatively new scheme, foreclosure scams originated as a result of the housing crisis. Beware of bogus agencies that promise they can keep you in your home.
Listen Out for Scam Alerts
It’s your money; other people are just trying to spend it. Listen to radio personality Clark Howard’s audio archives of “Rip-Off Alerts” on your computer.
