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The recent news about the New York City-based debt settlement scam company, Mission Settlement Agency, which Federal agents found to be defrauding customers of millions of dollars, serves as a stark reminder of the kinds of scams consumers encounter when seeking financial help.

With federal student loan payments returning, you can expect student loan scams to explode once again. Educate yourself on what student loan relief is legitimate and watch out for these signs of a scam.

Debt relief scams aren't going away any time soon. Fortunately, there are are some pretty telltale signs. If you spot any of these red flags, that's a sign that someone may be trying to scam you.

Scams are like fads, in a way - they gain in popularity, overexpose themselves, lose steam, and eventually return in a new form. These are some of the most prevalent scams making the rounds today. Be on alert.

Following a disaster, we often see a spike in contractor scams, price gouging, and phony charities, making an already difficult situation even worse. It’s critical that you know how to spot a scam, and how to report bad actors before they make a difficult situation even worse. Here's what you need to know.

As technology evolves, the methods will change, but no matter where you are or when you live, you always need to be on the lookout for scams.

Scams targeting the elderly are rampant and come in many shapes and sizes. Here are just a few of the most popular examples, with tips on how to avoid falling victim.

MMI offers advice in light of recent National Mortgage Settlement.

Why are there so many online scams? It's because they work. While you may think you're too clever to ever fall for a scam, they work more often than you might think. Here are some highly common, shockingly successful scams to keep an eye out for.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, we’re already seeing individuals across the globe attempting to take advantage of growing confusion and fear at the expense of those who are suffering most. Here are a few of scams that have already appeared, but it’s a certainty that there will be more.

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