Blog Topics
- Sweepstakes---Not!!! - 1 Comments Posted
If you get a phone call congratulating you for winning the Random House Sweepstakes, hang up! It's a crook angling to get your cash. (Read Blog)
- Don't be Bullied by your Credit Card Company! - 1 Comments Posted
This one makes me angry! Some credit card companies are taking advantage of their customers now... four months before the new Credit Card Bill of Rights takes effect. (Read Blog)
- Be a Smart Shopper for the Holidays - Post Your Comments!
I know this is a little early, but the holidays are creeping up on us. PriceGrabber.com just completed an interesting consumer survey. (Read Blog)
- Only Buy A Pet after Meeting the Seller in Person - Post Your Comments!
These days it's so easy to buy anything online, but don't buy a pet sight unseen. Scammers aren't picky. They'll go after anyone they perceive is naiive... including someone looking for a pet. (Read Blog)
- Become a Tough Cookie during National ID Theft Protection Week - Post Your Comments!
Now's the time to toughen up your exterior and make it harder for crooks to fool you. Last year 10 million people were victims of identity theft. Make it your goal... not to become a victim. (Read Blog)
- Beware of Craigslist Scammer - 2 Comments Posted
If you're trying to sell something on craigslist don't be surprised if you hear from someone named James Cannon of Great Britain. (Read Blog)
- National Grants Conferences coming to Colorado Springs - Post Your Comments!
An interesting notice showed up in my mailbox. You might have received one, too. It invites you to attend a local seminar hosted by National Grants Conferences. (Read Blog)
- Job Seekers Be Wary of Credit Report Scam - 1 Comments Posted
If you're looking for a job don't be surprised if you get an offer from a company requiring you to head to a specific website to get a credit check. Only one is absolutely free with no strings attached! (Read Blog)
- Mystery and Secret Shoppers Beware! - 1 Comments Posted
You'd think the crooks would latch onto a new scam since this one is so overdone! They keep mailing fake checks, asking you to cash them, then go shopping, and while you're at it... wire cash to Canada. (Read Blog)
- Don't Take Phone Calls for Jamaica - 2 Comments Posted
The next time you get a long distance call... check it before you pick up. (Read Blog)
- Beware of Foreclosure Wolves - Post Your Comments!
Recently, I've been getting a lot of calls from viewers who are making poor decisions when it comes to their most important asset, their home. And no wonder, national statistics show one in every 355 homes is in the foreclosure process. With foreclosures up 32% it's no wonder the scam artists are out in full force. Make sure you talk to qualified, trustworthy experts to get the best advice if you're behind on your mortgage payments. You can't afford to lose this game. (Read Blog)
- Don't let the word "Gov" Fool You - 21 Comments Posted
When you see the word "gov" in an email or text you might think you're dealing with Uncle Sam. It could be a crook waiting to pounce. (Read Blog)
- Crooks Now Using Scare Tactics to Get Your Cash! - Post Your Comments!
Thanks to Linda of Fountain who told me about a new twist on the lottery scam. You won't believe this one... she was told she'd be arrested if she didn't comply with the criminals! (Read Blog)
- Lower the Interest Rate on your Credit Card, Anyone? - 2 Comments Posted
Be careful of offers you get over the telephone from strangers. (Read Blog)
- Send Me Your Fake Checks! - 5 Comments Posted
Thanks for sending me your fraudulent sweepstakes notices and checks... and by the way... keep them coming. (Read Blog)
- I'm echoing the Scout Motto: Be Prepared - Post Your Comments!
One of our viewers had to learn a lesson the hard way. I want to help you be ready...like a good scout! (Read Blog)
- The Nigerian Mafia is still at it! - 1 Comments Posted
Don't let members of the Nigerian mafia get to you. They are still hard at work mailing out lotto letters. Don't believe a stinking word they say! (Read Blog)
- Folks Nationwide are Complaining about Calls from a Miami Group - 1 Comments Posted
If you get a call from (305) 356-9999 out of Miami, Florida... tell them to immediately take you off their list... or just don't answer. (Read Blog)
- Do these Crooks Think We're Really that Stupid! - 1 Comments Posted
My co-anchor Don Ward received one of the craziest email scams! This one plays off of soccer fans. You won't believe what the bad guys want you to do to collect a million bucks. (Read Blog)
- Official Colorado Notice: Yeah Right! - 4 Comments Posted
Don't believe everything you read. Crooks will lie to get their hands on your money. Even if it's $20! (Read Blog)
- These Crooks are True Scumbuckets! - Post Your Comments!
Those who know me say it takes a lot to get me fired up. Well, this scam which preys upon the hearing impaired makes me fume! (Read Blog)
- Reader's Digest Contest Scam - 30 Comments Posted
A Colorado Springs man wanted to know if he had really won the Reader's Digest Sweepstakes. (Read Blog)
- Beware of Offer from Union Workers Credit Services - 93 Comments Posted
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