Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Despite the state saying this daycare center has closed, a new video detailed dozens of kids being dropped off by their ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

WalletHub reports gift card sales will increase by 7% in 2024. For many, you can't go wrong giving a gift card, but that ...

Fraud attacks are at an all-time high. According to the FTC, in 2023, U.S. consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud, a 14% increase over 2022 and the highest dollar amount ever ...

Car insurance fraud costs policyholders up to $700 each year — even if they’ve never been involved in an insurance scam. Policyholders should be aware of common insurance scams run by agents and ...

As technology advances, the methods used by fraudsters and cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. This means consumers and companies must race to stay ahead — or risk becoming victims. With ...

Bank account fraud comes in many forms including check fraud, P2P payment scams, ATM skimming, phishing and wire transfer schemes. Prevention is your first line of defense. Use tools like account ...

Data shows mortgage fraud is increasing, so it is important to know what is considered to be mortgage fraud and how to avoid common schemes and scams.

Mortgage fraud occurs when either borrowers or lenders provide misleading information on a mortgage application. According to a 2023 CoreLogic report, mortgage fraud occurs across all property types.

While online payment scams are particularly common, another issue often seen in Illinois is fraud around construction or home ...

Asset misappropriation is when an employee steals company funds or other assets for personal gain – for example, asset theft. It’s one of the most common types of corporate fraud and costs businesses ...