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Online Payday Loan Brokers: Adding Insult to Consumer Injury

Colleen Tressler
If you need some fast cash, you may be tempted by ads touting online payday loans. But before you click on a link and share your personal information, I have a cautionary tale to share. There once was
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A False Lens of Security

Nicole Vincent Fleming
Thinking of buying an IP camera to keep an eye on your home or business when you’re away? Or maybe you‘ve already set up a security camera that you can access remotely? If so, you’ll want to read this
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Steering Clear of a Storm-Damaged Car

Colleen Tressler
The FTC, the nation’s consumer protection agency, first warned consumers to be on the lookout for flood-damaged cars in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Almost a year later, news reports indicate
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Looking to Buy a Used Car? Don’t Get Taken For a Ride!

Andrew Clark
So you’ve just reported to your first duty station and you’re thinking you could use a set of wheels. Just make sure you’re not the one who gets rolled. There’s an army of car salesmen camped outside
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NACA and Military Consumer Justice

Chelsea Langston
On July 17 th, the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) was proud to partner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other governmental agencies and advocacy organizations, to
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Your First Line of Defense

Carol Kando-Pineda
We’re all consumers and information is the first line of defense in the marketplace. Everyone can benefit from amping up their consumer know-how and getting the inside skinny on avoiding scams.
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Your First Line of Consumer Defense

Holly Petraeus
Today, the first Military Consumer Protection Day (MCPD), we’re joining 26 other federal, state government, and non-profit organizations – including the Department of Defense, the Federal Trade
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In the Coast Guard? Get Free Help with Financial Management

Mitchia D. Tull-Cook, MS, AFC
Are you a Coast Guard service member who needs help with managing your personal finances? Have you tried to access certain resources to no avail? Are you currently having problems with budgeting
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Promoting Due Diligence: NFA Tools for Investors

Alex Vorro
As more individual investors consider adding futures and off-exchange foreign currency (forex) trading to their investment portfolios, it is essential that they find out as much as they can about a
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Can We Talk?

Carol Kando-Pineda
Identity theft is an unfortunate fact of modern life. Do you know what to do if your identity is stolen? How can you make identity protection part of your routine? Get answers to these and other
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A DNC Birthday Suit

Nicole Vincent
Today marks the 10 th anniversary of the opening of the National Do Not Call Registry. What a fitting day for the FTC’s announcement of the biggest civil penalty ever collected in a Do Not Call case
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What You Auto Know

Carol Kando-Pineda
Military Consumer Protection Day is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for July 17. To get in gear, we’re hosting a Twitter Chat June 26 at 2pm (EDT)
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A Little Birdie Told Me

Carol Kando-Pineda
Are you a servicemember who’s curious about credit? Or are you dealing with debt? Maybe you’re a military spouse who wants some tips on managing money. Then join us for a Twitter chat about consumer
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Military Consumer Protection Day 2013

Carol Kando-Pineda
Calling all military families and veterans! Are you looking to protect yourself or your family from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re curious about the best way to use credit, shop for a
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Reducing Robocalls: Practical Tips & Tricks

Kati Daffan
Our Robocall Challenge generated advice we wanted to share, from consumers who say they’re using certain tricks to stop these harassing calls now. Here are some tips to help you reduce robocalls.
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Consumers Report: The FTC Fraud Survey

Bridget Small
Last year, we asked people about their experiences with 17 types of fraud, and learned that nearly 11 percent of U.S. adults, or an estimated 25.6 million people, had paid for fraudulent products and
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A Little Credit

Jennifer Leach
During the past few years, consumers have complained to the Federal Trade Commission about debt collection more than just about any other single topic. It’s no surprise, then, that when we asked legal