work at home scams News
- Helping seniors recognize frauds and scams Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:14AMIf you're a senior, it is important to know the signs of a scam or fraud. In a seminar at Heritage Manor in Pembroke recently, [...]
- Woman Loses Puppies, Cash To Scam Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:37PMCharlene Lagasse says she found the perfect little dogs, but lost them and her cash to a scam.
- Avoid This Holiday Rip-Off Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:43AMIf you are thinking about escaping the winter blues this year and heading to a warm, sunny climate for a well-deserved break, watch out for this holiday scam….
- Scammer tries to fool South Euclid divorce attorney Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:39PMSheryl Harris writes this column in The Plain Dealer on Wednesdays.Previous columns onlineCONSUMER WISEA weekly column about consumer affairs Looks like scams aimed at lawyers come disguised as divorces, too. A South Euclid attorney said he received an e-mail...
- Attorney Gen. Madigan Sues Mortgage Rescue Firms Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:34PMIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning struggling homeowners about mortgage rescue companies. Madigan on Tuesday announced that she's filed seven new lawsuits against businesses she says offered false hope to homeowners trying to keep their homes.
- Authorities offer warnings on scams Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:06AMThe e-mail reads "your account has been compromised" and gives instructions on how to fix it.
- Help available for delinquent homeowners Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:16AMMcALLEN - Instead of wishing away the barrage of phone calls, mail and the sudden understanding of what it means to be underwater, homeowners need to quickly seek help if they're falling behind on payments.
- Business Bureau Warns Of Work-Online Scams Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:08AMAs many people look to make money online during a tough economy, the Better Business Bureau is sending out a warning about work-at-home online fraud.
- Seniors receive tips on safety at event Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:43AMMERRILLVILLE | Hearing stories about scams and other crimes targeting the elderly could be frightening, but those who spoke at Merrillville's Senior Safety Day on Tuesday hoped the information shared will prevent those crimes from happening.
- Pair who stole pills from elderly caught on tape Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:48PM"Hi, could I use your restroom?" It may seem like an innocent request, but several Peorians have learned the hard way that it is anything but innocent. Ivy Gilmore, 84, a resident at Sterling Towers, 2601 W. Reservoir Blvd., said she fell prey to the scam Sunday night, when two girls told her they were Bradley University students checking out apartments on behalf of elderly people ...
