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Scam Alert November 20, 2018

Top Holiday Scams to Avoid this Season

With Thanksgiving approaching, the holiday season is officially among us. Last year, Thanksgiving weekend saw one million more Americans than it previously did in 2016. The National Retail Federation (NRF)…

By Maya Brown Maya is a journalist out of Atlanta, GA. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Business from the University of Louisville. Maya is currently pursuing a dual-degree while simultaneously advocating for the general public as a writer and trailblazer in the community.
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Scam Alert November 13, 2018
Federal Trade Commission Freezes Health Insurance Scam

Exit polls from last week’s election indicate that health care was the number one issue for voters. These…

By Maya Brown Maya is a journalist out of Atlanta, GA. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Business from the University of Louisville. Maya is currently pursuing a dual-degree while simultaneously advocating for the general public as a writer and trailblazer in the community.
Scam Alert November 13, 2018
Initial Coin Offering Lawsuits Pending as Fraud and Scams Prevail

Since the success of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies have exploded in the past year. Almost every other week, a new…

By Maya Brown Maya is a journalist out of Atlanta, GA. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Business from the University of Louisville. Maya is currently pursuing a dual-degree while simultaneously advocating for the general public as a writer and trailblazer in the community.
Scam Alert November 12, 2018
FTC Hearings Continue Tomorrow at Howard University School of Law with Session #7: Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century

The FTC, formally known as The Federal Trade Commission, will continue its Hearings Initiative series tomorrow as the…

By Maya Brown Maya is a journalist out of Atlanta, GA. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Business from the University of Louisville. Maya is currently pursuing a dual-degree while simultaneously advocating for the general public as a writer and trailblazer in the community.
Scam Alert October 16, 2018
Are Young People the Easiest Targets of Tech Support Scams?

New reports from The Hill state that young people are the most probable victims of tech support scams.…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
Scam Alert October 4, 2018
Alison Altenberg, daughter of Leonard Weisman, sued for fraud

According to a lawsuit filed in Harris County, Texas, Alison Altenberg has been sued for intentionally defrauding HOMF…

By Jeff Watterson Jeff Watterson is a journalist that focuses on politics, investigative journalism, and technology news. When Jeff is not writing, which is his hobby, he enjoys fishing and hunting.
Scam Alert September 22, 2018
New York, FTC Obtain Court Order Banning Deceitful Debt Collectors

The State of New York and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a court order permanently banning fraudulent…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Scam Alert September 17, 2018
Virtual Kidnapping Scams Become Source of Alarm

In the age of technology, virtual kidnapping scams have become a serious cause for concern, reports Fox News.…

By Gabrielle Seunagal Gabrielle Seunagal is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and voice actor, who worked with USA Herald from June 2017 to November 2024. She is passionate about fitness, travel, and combating human rights abuses like human trafficking and child marriage.
Scam Alert July 20, 2018
California Attorney General Joins FTC’s Crackdown on Fake Veterans Charities

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra participated in the nationwide crackdown against fake veterans charities on Thursday. The Federal…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Scam Alert July 16, 2018
Arizona Disciplinary Judge Suspends Lawyer over “Extortionate” Tactics

The presiding disciplinary judge of the Arizona Supreme Court suspended a lawyer who was called a “vexatious litigant”…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Scam Alert June 28, 2018
Fake Debt Brokers and Collectors Sued by FTC and New York Attorney General

Consumers Duped Into Paying Fake Debt The Federal Trade Commission and the New York attorney general’s office are…

By Peter Moreno From the concrete jungle of Wall Street as an Investment Adviser to the narco-infested jungles of Colombia, as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. His first hand knowledge of both finance and crime present a unique perspective on the topic of financial crimes. Although he may not be the "most interesting man alive," his friends assure him he's in the top 10. He delivers provocative written insights on controversial topics, sips single malt scotch with a smile, and fancies a good cigar.
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