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02/21/2013

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns Of Predatory Jamaican Lottery Scams

The Consumer Fraud Task Force urges bi-state residents to be alert for signs that friends or family members have been trapped by the notorious schemes.

11/27/2012

Don't Let Online Thieves Wreck Your Holidays, Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns

The Consumer Fraud Task Force alerts consumers to some common online scams that have victimized buyers during the holidays.

10/23/2012

Consumer Fraud Task Force Protects Consumers For A Decade

The Consumer Fraud Task Force has helped consumers by alerting them to fraud and scams in Missouri and Illinois for 10 years.

04/26/2012

Phishing Thieves Using New Tricks To Hook Unwary Consumers, Task Force Warns

The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns consumers to be alert for phishing scams, which may use the names of well-known businesses or government agencies to steal personal information and commit ID theft.

02/06/2012

'Sweetheart Swindles' Prey On Singles Looking For Valentines, 'One True Love'

The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns anyone looking for love online to be aware that although some relationships develop there, criminals also troll the sites for victims who will send them money.

01/05/2012

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns About Pitfalls Of Payday Loans

The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers about the cost and long-term effects of payday loans.

08/31/2011

Consumer Fraud Task Force Urges Consumers To Know Their Rights When Dealing With Debt Collectors

With complaints over debt collection practices skyrocketing, consumers in Missouri and Illiois are urged to protect themselves against bogus and unscrupulous collectors.

04/21/2011

Consumer Fraud Task Force Warns: Online Payday Loans Can Trap Consumers In Cycle Of Debt, Despair

The Consumer Fraud Task Force warns that online payday loans can trap consumers in the same cycle of debt and despair as brick-and-mortar lenders but with less protection from regulators.

02/04/2011

Consumer Fraud Task Force Urges Consumers To Be Wary Of Firms Promising To Reduce Tax Debt

The Consumer Fraud Task Force is warning consumers to be wary of any company that claims it can reduce tax debt in exchange for advance fees.

11/09/2010

Consumer Fraud Task Force: Timeshare Owners Should Be Wary of Timeshare Resale Firms

Cases of timeshare fraud have become so widespread that they are stretching the ability of law enforcement, regulators and consumers groups to keep up, the Consumer Fraud Task Force says.

04/09/2010

Task Force Urges Consumers To Research Fire, Police Charities Before Donating

Consumers should be research charities before donating money on behalf of killed or injured police officers or their families, the Consumer Fraud Task Force said.

02/17/2010

With Free Offers, Devil is in Details, Task Force Warns

Free offers may sound good, but too often there are catches, clauses and fine print that can end up costing consumers money and aggravation, the Consumer Fraud Task Force warns.


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