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The Federal Trade Commission announced it is sending payments totaling more than $557,000 to consumers who paid money to GDP Network, LLC (YF Solution), a Florida-based telemarketing company that promised …
FTC Refunds Over $557,000 to Consumers Scammed by Telemarketing Fraud Read More
While the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a legitimate tool to help businesses, there are groups falsely advertising and misrepresenting it. The IRS recently sent out an alert cautioning businesses …
Watch Out for ERC Scams: IRS Warns Businesses About Misleading Claims for Employee Retention Credit Read More
The rise of e-commerce platforms has made it easier than ever for people to buy and sell goods online. From pre-loved clothing to handmade crafts, there are numerous opportunities to …
Stay Safe While Selling Online: Tips for Protecting Yourself in Online Transactions Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently acted to stop Nexway, a multinational payment processing company, along with its CEO and chief strategy officer, from serving as a facilitator for tech support …
FTC Acts to Block Payment Processor’s Credit Card Laundering for Tech Support Scammers Read More
Despite the efforts of the Federal Trade Commission, the nuisance of illegal robocalls from overseas continues to plague U.S. consumers. It is estimated that millions of these calls are made …
FTC Launches Project Point of No Entry to Tackle Overseas Scammers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Veterans in Pennsylvania need to be on high alert as the state’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) warns of scammers targeting their military pensions. These fraudsters …
Protect Your Pension: Know the Warning Signs of Veteran’s Pension Poaching Read More
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning for taxpayers to beware of promoters peddling bogus tax schemes aimed at reducing taxes or avoiding them altogether.
IRS Warns Taxpayers: Beware of Bogus Tax Schemes Read More
When you’re looking to do upgrades on your home, there’s nothing more important than making sure you’ve done your due diligence when hiring a contractor. While the vast majority of …
Avoiding Contractor Fraud and Home Improvement Scams – Here’s What You Need To Know Read More
FOLCROFT, PA — The Folcroft Police Department and the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division announced the arrest of 42-year-old Lourdes Fernandez-Suero on March 30, 2023, for Receiving …
Folcroft Police Successfully Arrest Suspect in Scamming Scheme Read More
The Internal Revenue Service is urging everyone to be on alert for scammers using fake charities to dupe taxpayers, especially following major disasters.
Be Alert to Scam Charities After Disasters; Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Read More