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FTC, Florida Act to Shut Down ‘Grant Bae’ Scam Preying on Minority-Owned Businesses Seeking Pandemic-Relief Grants and Funds

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 28, 2022June 28, 20221815

Grant Bae! A scammer preying on minority-owned small businesses seeking pandemic relief comes under fire by the Federal Trade Commission....

Money

Consumer Tip: Watch out for Phantom Lenders

Sheiresa NgoJanuary 16, 2015January 16, 2015

by Sheiresa NgoJanuary 16, 2015January 16, 2015280

Here are three tips from the FTC for avoiding this type of scam....

Money

Reports: Sony Refunds Consumers After Misleading Advertisement

Essence GantDecember 2, 2014September 28, 2017

by Essence GantDecember 2, 2014September 28, 2017362

Sony settles charge with FTC and refunds customers after misleading advertisement surrounding the PS Vita gaming console....

Money

How to Get Rid of Junk Mail and Telemarketers Once and For All

Essence GantNovember 26, 2014September 28, 2017

by Essence GantNovember 26, 2014September 28, 2017290

Get rid of junk mail and telemarketers with these quick and easy steps....

Money

Scammers Take Advantage of Ebola Scare

Sheiresa NgoOctober 15, 2014October 15, 2014

by Sheiresa NgoOctober 15, 2014October 15, 2014238

The FTC and FDA are making it clear that unsubstantiated claims will not be tolerated....

Money

Avoid a Vacation Rental Rip Off

Sheiresa NgoMay 23, 2014September 29, 2017

by Sheiresa NgoMay 23, 2014September 29, 2017335

If you’ve decided to skip the hotel and instead opt for a vacation rental, there are a few things you must keep in mind in...

Money

Fandango and Credit Karma Settle FTC Charges of Consumer Deception

Sheiresa NgoMarch 28, 2014March 28, 2014

by Sheiresa NgoMarch 28, 2014March 28, 2014339

Both Fandango and Credit Karma settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they misrepresented the security of their mobile apps and did not provide secure transmission...

Money

Personal Finance Word of the Day: Identity Theft [Video]

Sheiresa NgoMarch 21, 2014March 23, 2014

by Sheiresa NgoMarch 21, 2014March 23, 2014172

Identity theft can be committed in several ways...

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FTC Updates Online Complaint Site

Sheiresa NgoDecember 13, 2013April 2, 2015

by Sheiresa NgoDecember 13, 2013April 2, 2015363

Complaints are entered into the Consumer Sentinel Network database, and are made available to federal, state and local law enforcement. The Complaint Assistant has been...

Money

Is Money â€œDrippingâ€ From Your Wallet Because of Drip Pricing?

Tory ParrishDecember 6, 2013September 29, 2017

by Tory ParrishDecember 6, 2013September 29, 2017767

Avoid getting hit with fees that werenâ€™t in the original price quote...

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