U.S. Rep Wants Rules to Govern Foreclosure Fraud Settlements
Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin says settlement deals on foreclosure scandals are too small – and won’t help homeowners. This week, she plans to introduce a law in Congress that would force the Obama...
View ArticleBeware Computer Virus Phone Phishing Scams
Crooks have found a way to combine phone and phishing scams to get virus, spyware and malware on your computer. Kim Komando highlighted the problem over the weekend on her show when an unfortunate...
View ArticleFeds Pay Millions – to the Dead
The federal government is paying millions to dead people. Crooks have taking over their identities or found ways to continue disability payments after people die. Read about it in this story from the...
View ArticleConsumers Beware Text Message Scams
Crooks are finding new ways to try to get your bank information. Now, they are using text messaging to get valuable financial information. Scam artists pretend to be your bank in the text, WEAU.com...
View ArticleNew Podcasts Available on Consumer Scams
Wisconsin SMP offers three new training podcasts on consumer scams. These audio files are available in English, Spanish and Hmong. Click the link below for the file you want to hear. Consumer Scams on...
View ArticleWatch Out for Black Friday Scams
In just a few days, shoppers will flood stores and Internet sites, searches for great Christmas gift bargains. Sometimes, however, there are no bargains to be found – just a lot of empty promises from...
View ArticleLooking for Cyber Monday Deals? Protect Yourself While Shopping Online
For many, Cyber Monday is the day they plan to snag the best deals on Christmas buys. However, shoppers should beware of fake websites and use virus protection while surfing for incredibly buys. The...
View ArticleWant to Know about Medicare Fraud? Ask about a Free Seminar!
Want to know the score on Medicare and Medicaid frauds and scams? Want to learn how to protect yourself from crooks how want to steal your Medicare number? Then sign up to host a Wisconsin SMP speaker...
View ArticleWebinar on Medicare Fraud Now Available
This month, GeorgiaCare offered a free webinar to seniors with questions about Medicare. The show took live calls through a phone bank, and qualified panelists answered questions about Medicare and...
View ArticleWisconsin SMP Seeks Volunteer Writers
Wisconsin SMP is looking for volunteers who are interested in writing articles for the monthly Fraud Alert!, other newsletters, and newspapers. Written articles on the prevention of healthcare fraud...
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