Category Archives: Scams
Atlanta College Students Falling For Financial Aid Scams
The good news is that the recession has given many people an excuse to go back to school. The bad news? Some of us are paying dearly for it thanks to a recent spate of financial aid scams, say Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys. Maybe we have more time on our hands thanks to unemployment. Maybe we’re… Read More »
Atlanta Computer Users Fall For Holiday Greeting Card Scam
If you thought the Grinch was a mean one, wait until you hear about Christmas card financial scam artists. You know those e-cards you get from family, friends and co-workers? The ones that feature pretty winter scenes, Christmas trees you can decorate with a point-and-click of your mouse or creepy dancing elves you can personalize… Read More »
New Holiday Card Scam Targets Chicago Computer Users
What better way to cheer yourself up while slogging away at work this week than by clicking on a cute holiday e-card from a dear friend? Just make sure you recognize the e-mail address, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Identity thieves have caught on to the popular e-card phenomenon. But instead of spreading holiday happiness, they’re… Read More »
Chicago Shoppers Falling for Infomercials Despite Debt
We’re struggling to scrape together the funds to pay the mortgage, buy groceries and put gas in our tank – so why are so many of us spending money on exercise machines, household cleaners and Snuggies? Chalk it up to the infomercial phenomenon, say Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Sales of “As Seen On TV” products are… Read More »
More Atlanta Shoppers Buying Into Infomercials In Spite of Debt
If you’re barely able to afford paying the mortgage and putting gas in your car, surely you’re not going to splurge on stuff you don’t even need, right? Or will you? Americans might be cutting back in most areas, but they’re spending more than ever on infomercial products – things like ab machines, spray tan… Read More »