You Searched For: "scam"
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.
1 - 10 of 82 results
  • Better Business Bureau A+ rating Better Business Bureau
    MMI is proud to have achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a nonprofit organization focused on promoting and improving marketplace trust. The BBB investigates charges of fraud against both consumers and businesses, sets standards for truthfulness in advertising, and evaluates the trustworthiness of businesses and charities, providing a score from A+ (highest) to F (lowest).
  • Financial Counseling Association of America Financial Counseling Association of America
    MMI is a proud member of the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA), a national association representing financial counseling companies that provide consumer credit counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling, bankruptcy counseling, debt management, and various financial education services.
  • Trustpilot Trustpilot
    MMI is rated as “Excellent” (4.9/5) by reviewers on Trustpilot, a global, online consumer review platform dedicated to openness and transparency. Since 2007, Trustpilot has received over 116 million customer reviews for nearly 500,000 different websites and businesses. See what others are saying about the work we do.
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development - Equal Housing Opportunity Department of Housing and Urban Development
    MMI is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide consumer housing counseling. The mission of HUD is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD provides support services directly and through approved, local agencies like MMI.
  • Council on Accreditation Council On Accreditation
    MMI is proudly accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. COA’s thorough, peer-reviewed accreditation process is designed to ensure that organizations like MMI are providing the highest standard of service and support for clients and employees alike.
  • National Foundation for Credit Counseling National Foundation for Credit Counseling
    MMI is a longstanding member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), the nation’s largest nonprofit financial counseling organization. Founded in 1951, the NFCC’s mission is to promote financially responsible behavior and help member organizations like MMI deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services.