The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that cyber thieves are getting more creative in developing a new technique called “dark...

When you move into a new apartment, the landlord or agent must provide you with a Statement of Condition within 10 days of beginning...

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...

People on vacation sometimes end up at high-pressure presentations and end up purchasing a timeshare, only to regret it later. The...

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....

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...

Students are getting ready to go to college as the fall semester is fast approaching and scammers have frauds targetting these students...

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...

LOWELL — Attorney General Maura Healey has awarded $1.28 million to 18 local consumer advocacy programs statewide, including the...

Multilevel marketing (MLMs) could earn you some money but they always carry a risk. You may have even heard the term "pyramid scheme...

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...

Scams originating from social media have dramatically risen in the last few years. In 2021, more than 95,000 people reported losses of...

According to a new study conducted by LendingTree, consolidating credit card debt can help increase your credit score. The study found...

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...

Many consumers have used or dealt with a credit card at some point in their lives. Along with this, everyone is bound to experience...

Cryptocurrency or crypto is a virtual, decentralized, and encrypted currency. Some people use crypto to make purchases online and in...

There are four different kinds of debt collectors in Massachusetts. Debt Collector - A debt collector is any person whose business is to...

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...

Solar panels seem to be all the rage these days. With solar installations totaling greater than 1,020 megawatts (MW), Massachusetts is...

Funeral Planning The topic of death and funerals is at once a morbid curiosity and taboo to many. In some groups, the topic may be...