Consumer Protection

Gas, electricity and water are not purchases you regularly think about. However, if someone called and said your account was overdue and that your service was about to be shut off, it’d be [...]

During the holiday season, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns of an upsurge in phishing scams. In all phishing scams, the scammer poses as a legitimate business or service provider where [...]

Here’s a way to keep your identity—and that of your loved ones—secure: Don’t give out your Social Security number unless it’s absolutely required. Most of the time, it’s OK to say no to schools, [...]