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Oct 19, 20221 min read
Student Loan Forgiveness Update
The plan to forgive a portion of student loan debt is facing legal challenges, forcing changes to eligibility for the upcoming program....
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Oct 12, 20222 min read
Don't Sign Your Home Away!
With economic fears that a recession is coming, a scam from the Great Recession period has resurfaced. There are a few different names to...
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Sep 28, 20221 min read
Dark Digital Patterns
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that cyber thieves are getting more creative in developing a new technique called “dark...
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Sep 21, 20222 min read
Mandatory Statement of Condition
When you move into a new apartment, the landlord or agent must provide you with a Statement of Condition within 10 days of beginning...
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Sep 14, 20221 min read
Plans Before Relocating
Many people move during this time of year and moving scams are on the rise. The Better Business Bureau reports a 63% increase in moving...
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Sep 7, 20222 min read
Can You Be Released From Your Timeshare?
People on vacation sometimes end up at high-pressure presentations and end up purchasing a timeshare, only to regret it later. The...
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Aug 31, 20221 min read
MA Homestead Act
If you are a homeowner in Massachusetts, the Homestead law can protect your home from creditors. The homestead law in MA is M.G.L. c....
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Aug 24, 20221 min read
Think Twice Before Scanning QR Codes
You may not be familiar with the term QR code but you’ve probably seen them everywhere. These square-shaped icons full of smaller blocks...
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Aug 17, 20222 min read
Don't "Get Schooled" By Scams
Students are getting ready to go to college as the fall semester is fast approaching and scammers have frauds targetting these students...
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Aug 10, 20221 min read
Counseling For Debt
A lot of people have debt, whether it be from school bills, mortgages, auto loans, or even overspending on credit cards. It can become an...
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Aug 3, 20222 min read
MCC Law Center benefits from consumer advocacy grant
LOWELL — Attorney General Maura Healey has awarded $1.28 million to 18 local consumer advocacy programs statewide, including the...
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Jul 27, 20221 min read
New Business Venture or Pyramid Scheme?
Multilevel marketing (MLMs) could earn you some money but they always carry a risk. You may have even heard the term "pyramid scheme...
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Jul 6, 20222 min read
Don't Get Reeled Into 'Yo-Yo' Scams
Buying a car is not a small financial decision. It can involve a lot of research to find the specific car you want, with all the features...
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Jun 29, 20221 min read
Social Media Ads? Watch Out!
Scams originating from social media have dramatically risen in the last few years. In 2021, more than 95,000 people reported losses of...
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Jun 22, 20222 min read
Centralizing Your Debt
According to a new study conducted by LendingTree, consolidating credit card debt can help increase your credit score. The study found...
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Jun 15, 20221 min read
FAFSA Fees? Not Likely
As students are preparing to head off to college in the fall, many will turn to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and...
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Jun 9, 20223 min read
Safeguard Your Card
Many consumers have used or dealt with a credit card at some point in their lives. Along with this, everyone is bound to experience...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read
Basic Rules For Crypto Protection
Cryptocurrency or crypto is a virtual, decentralized, and encrypted currency. Some people use crypto to make purchases online and in...
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May 22, 20223 min read
Debt Collection Rulebook
There are four different kinds of debt collectors in Massachusetts. Debt Collector - A debt collector is any person whose business is to...
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May 15, 20221 min read
MA CONSUMER DEMAND LETTER
What's a 30 Day Demand Letter If you are a consumer that feels that you have been scammed by a merchant who had sold you goods and...
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