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Be alert for COVID stimulus, vaccine scams
Issued December 31, 2020
Be alert for COVID stimulus, vaccine scams
Fee fever: Watch for ‘COVID surcharges'
Issued December 7, 2020
Fee fever: Watch for ‘COVID surcharges’
Beware of ‘ghosting’!
Issued October 27, 2020
Beware of ‘ghosting’! Protect a loved one's identity
Beware of ‘COVID-free’ cleaning products, services
Issued August 31, 2020
Beware of ‘COVID-free’ cleaning products and services
Get help with mortgage payments during COVID
Issued June 29, 2020
Get help with mortgage payments during COVID pandemic
Long-term care residents' rights during COVID
Issued June 1, 2020
Nursing home residents: Know your rights during COVID
Top 10 ways to secure your video meetings
Issued April 22, 2020
Top 10 ways to secure your video meetings
COVID-19 relief can help student loan borrowers
Issued April 8, 2020
How student loan borrowers can benefit from COVID-19 relief
How to avoid census scams
Issued March 9, 2020
Don’t be a victim of census scams
Preventing elder abuse
Issued February 18, 2020
Preventing elder abuse
Change Iowa’s mobile home laws, Miller urges
Issued January 21, 2020
Change Iowa’s manufactured home laws, Miller urges
Beware of fake products, sites shopping online
Issued November 25, 2019
How to avoid a counterfeit Christmas
Why you won’t win that car on Facebook
Issued November 4, 2019
Why you won’t win that car on Facebook
New form of debt is a risky gamble for students
Issued September 25, 2019
New form of debt is a risky gamble for college students
Survey: Private student loans vary widely in rates
Issued August 13, 2019
Survey: Private student loans vary widely in rates, costs
When a home-repair contractor says this, say no
Issued June 5, 2019
When a home-repair contractor says this, just say no
Top 10 tips to avoid scams
Issued May 6, 2019
Our scam hunter offers his top 10 tips to protect yourself
Auto repairs
Issued April 2, 2019
Steer clear of auto repair problems
Tricky ticket sales
Issued March 5, 2019
Avoid ticket sales ‘horror’ during March Madness and other events
Home improvement bonds
Issued February 4, 2019
How to fix home-improvement headaches
Healthy New Year Resolutions
Issued January 4, 2019
Make smart resolutions: Improve your health and your pocketbook
Health insurance enrollment scams
Issued December 3, 2018
‘Double check’ before you sign up for health insurance
Give with your head and your heart
Issued November 8, 2018
Give with your head and your heart
New college grads: Beware of 'loan rescue'
Issued October 1, 2018
New college grads: Beware of 'loan rescue'
The Robocall Wars: How you can fight back
Issued September 4, 2018
Robocall wars: How you can fight back
Private student loans deserve a look
Issued August 1, 2018
Why private student loans deserve a (careful) look
July means it's time to freeze -- for free
Issued July 2, 2018
July means it's time to freeze — for free
Avoid hotel booking scams
Issued June 5, 2018
Watch out for hotel booking scams and travel websites
Watch out for imposters on Facebook
Issued May 8, 2018
Is that the real Tom Miller? Watch out for imposters on Facebook
Avoid dangers when hiring a home-repair contractor
Issued April 9, 2018
Avoid these dangers when hiring a home-repair contractor
Tax-Related Identity Theft and Fraud
Issued March 1, 2018
Tax-Related Identity Theft and Fraud
Don’t Get Burned by “Pain Relief” Cream Sellers
Issued February 1, 2018
Don’t Get Burned by “Pain Relief” Cream Sellers
Gift Cards & Gift Certificates
Issued January 1, 2018
Gift Cards & Gift Certificates
Wise Giving
Issued December 1, 2017
Wise Giving
Don’t Let Online Scammers Scrooge Your Holidays!
Issued November 1, 2017
Don’t Let Online Scammers Scrooge Your Holidays!
The Secret Life of Pet Scams
Issued October 1, 2017
The Secret Life of Pet Scams
Watch for Facebook Crooks!
Issued September 1, 2017
Watch for Facebook Crooks!
Look for Signs of Elder Abuse
Issued August 1, 2017
Look for Signs of Elder Abuse
Work From Home: A Sweet Dream or Bad Scheme?
Issued July 1, 2017
Work From Home: A Sweet Dream or Bad Scheme?
Avoid the SCAMptons: Online Booking Scams
Issued June 1, 2017
Avoid the SCAMptons: Online Booking Scams
That IRS Call Might Now Be Legit!
Issued May 1, 2017
That IRS Call Might Now Be Legit!
“Instant” Tax Refunds: Quick Cash for Whom?
Issued April 1, 2017
“Instant” Tax Refunds: Quick Cash for Whom?
Data Breach Victim? It’s Personal (Info)!
Issued March 1, 2017
Data Breach Victim? It’s Personal (Info)!
Sweetheart Scams
Issued February 1, 2017
Sweetheart Scams
Timeshares: Take Time before You Sign
Issued January 2, 2017
Timeshares: Take Time before You Sign
Online Buying: Clicking with Confidence
Issued December 1, 2016
Online Buying: Clicking with Confidence
Satellite or Cable TV Complaint Getting Static?
Issued November 1, 2016
Getting Static about Your Satellite or Cable TV Complaint?
Seeking Storm/Flood Damage Cleanup or Repairs?
Issued October 1, 2016
Seeking Storm/Flood Damage Cleanup or Repairs?
Prescription Medication Costs: How to Save Safely
Issued September 1, 2016
Prescription Medication Costs: How to Save Safely
New Car a Nonstarter? Look at the Lemon Law
Issued August 1, 2016
New Car a Nonstarter? Look at the Lemon Law
Pay Debt with iTunes Card? Sounds Like a Sad Song!
Issued July 1, 2016
Paying a Debt with an iTunes Card? Sounds Like a Sad Song!
Phone Seller Wants Quick Electronic Payment? No!
Issued June 1, 2016
Phone Seller Wants Quick Electronic Payment? No!
Dietary Supplements
Issued May 1, 2016
Dietary Supplements
These Chips are Good for You: New Card Chips
Issued April 1, 2016
These Chips are Good for You
Credit Report and Identity Theft Monitoring
Issued March 1, 2016
Credit Report and Identity Theft Monitoring
Health Club Memberships
Issued February 1, 2016
Exercising Your Rights at Membership Health Clubs
Tax-Related Identity Theft and Refund Fraud
Issued January 1, 2016
Tax-Related Identity Theft and Refund Fraud
Health Plan Enrollment & Scams
Issued December 1, 2015
Health Plan Enrollment & Scams
Caller ID Spoofing
Issued November 1, 2015
Caller ID Spoofing
Identity Theft
Issued October 1, 2015
Identity Theft
Returns, Refunds & Right to Cancel
Issued September 1, 2015
Returns, Refunds & Right to Cancel
Service Contracts and Extended Warranties
Issued August 1, 2015
Service Contracts and Extended Warranties
Protecting Our Service Members and Veterans
Issued July 1, 2015
Protecting Our Service Members and Veterans
Going, Going, Gone!
Issued June 1, 2015
Going, Going, Gone! Online Auction, Sales and Rental Scams
Buying a Used Car? Vetting the Vehicle
Issued May 1, 2015
Buying a Used Car? Vetting the Vehicle
Avoid the Home Wrecker: Home Improvement & Repair
Issued April 1, 2015
Avoid the Home Wrecker: Home Improvement & Repair
Grandparent Scam
Issued March 2, 2015
Grandparent Scam
Debt Collections & Debt Collection Scams
Issued February 2, 2015
Debt Collections & Debt Collection Scams
Tax Time Scams & Tips
Issued January 2, 2015
Tax Time Scams & Tips
First You Win, Then You Lose
Issued December 1, 2014
First You Win, Then You Lose
Smarter Holiday Shopping
Issued November 1, 2014
Smarter Holiday Shopping
Hold the Line on Annoying Robocalls
Issued October 1, 2014
Hold the Line on Annoying Robocalls
How to Hinder Hackers? Protect Your Password!
Issued September 1, 2014
How to Hinder Hackers? Protect Your Password!
Health Fraud: Protecting Your Wellness and Wallet
Issued August 1, 2014
Health Fraud: Protecting Your Wellness and Your Wallet
Student Loan “Rescue” Companies Are No Lifeline!
Issued July 1, 2014
Student Loan “Rescue” Companies Are No Lifeline!
The Drive to Destroy
Issued June 1, 2014
The Drive to Destroy
Unauthorized Charges & “Free Trial” Offers
Issued May 1, 2014
Unauthorized Charges & “Free Trial” Offers
Home Repairs & Home Improvements
Issued April 1, 2014
Home Repairs & Home Improvements
Your Credit Report & Credit Score
Issued March 1, 2014
Your Credit Report & Credit Score
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Issued February 1, 2014
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Cell Phone Contracts
Issued January 1, 2014
Cell Phone Contracts
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