Fake "warnings." Accelerated Debt providers posed as credit card issuers, government and consumer reporting agencies, telling ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) warned consumers last week about a series ...

Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) is warning South African consumers about a growing financial scam involving unsolicited offers for debt relief. The schemes are designed to ...

It has been a frustrating and confusing time for many student loan borrowers. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. President Joe Biden promised millions of Americans up to $20,000 in debt ...

A teacher in Wisconsin recently got a call with an intriguing offer: a promise to have 80 percent of her federal student loans forgiven — for a fee. The teacher, Lauren, owes about $60,000 in debt ...

Learn how to spot a legitimate tax relief company, including key signs of trustworthiness and red flags that could signal a ...

WASHINGTON — People are so desperate to get out of debt that they will believe anything and anyone promising relief. They often turn to debt-relief companies that promote plans that supposedly can ...

An ex parte temporary restraining order has been issued against the participants in a debt relief services scheme that allegedly targeted seniors, including veterans, using a variety of deceptive ...

On April 24, multiple IRS-related updates highlighted ways taxpayers can address tax debt, seek penalty abatements, and avoid scams. Guidance covered payment plans, offers in compromise, and use of ...

Debt pressure speeds up decisions, precisely when bad offers look good. Take a deep breath and slow the pitch down. The quickest way to avoid hasty mistakes is to learn how legitimate help behaves and ...