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Consumer Tip: Look Out for Imposter Scams
Consumer Tip: Look Out for Imposter Scams Imposter scams are one of the fastest-growing types of fraud. These scams come in many varieties, but they work basically the same way. Someone calls you, pretending to be a trustworthy person. Their goal is not to help you, but to gain your
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Federal Trade Commission Raises Alarm About “Secret Shopper” Scam
The Federal Trade Commission keeps a close eye on scams aimed at deceiving consumers. On May 16, 2018, the law enforcement agency’s website posted an update about a “secret shopper” scam that the FTC is seeing more often: “Scammers need a good story to get to your wallet. Once they
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OLA files comment in response to Evidentiary RFI dealing with improving the CID process
OLA Files Comment in Response to Evidentiary RFI Dealing with Improving the CID Process At the end of 2017, Acting Director Mulvaney of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that he would be undertaking a new initiative to ensure that the Bureau’s operations were fulfilling its proper and appropriate
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