The "FreeCreditReport.com" guys may have a cool jingle, but they could be scamming you out of a lot of dough. "Don't be fooled by TV ads, email offers, or online search results," the FTC advised on ...

With identity theft and fraud on the rise, it's essential to monitor your credit report for signs of fraud. If you've been scammed, you'll need to contact your local police, the FTC, all three credit ...

The free credit report you've seen advertised comes with strings attached, and the government wants to make sure you know it. The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on credit reporting agency ...

The Federal Trade Commission ruled in a final order and opinion Monday that TurboTax, the popular tax filing software, engaged in deceptive advertising and banned the company from advertising its ...

Vermonters reported nearly 4,000 cases of fraud to the FTC in 2024, resulting in $10.5 million in losses. The most common scams in Vermont were imposter scams, followed by identity theft and online ...

From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

The start of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to protect your personal and financial information. BBB presents the ...