TRLF Blog
Only scammers demand utility payments in cryptocurrency
It’s never a good time to have your utilities shut off. But during the hot summer months, the threat of having no power can …
FTC Returns More Than $9.7 Million To Consumers Harmed by LendingClub’s Deceptive Hidden Fees
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $9.7 million to 61,990 consumers who were charged hidden fees by LendingClub …
Contacted About a Long-lost Relative’s Inheritance? Hold on a Minute!
The FTC has been getting reports of people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. They are, they say, looking …
Action Against Benefytt Results in $100 Million in Refunds for Consumers Tricked into Sham Health Plans
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against healthcare company Benefytt Technologies, two subsidiaries, former CEO Gavin Southwell, and former vice president …
Costco, Home Depot and USPS Text Message Scam
That unexpected text from the Postal Service (USPS), Costco, or The Home Depot telling you about an unclaimed package or a survey …
FTC Returns More Than $1 Million To Consumers Harmed by Global Asset Financial Services Debt Collection Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $1 million to 1,966 consumers who were harmed by a debt collection …
Credit card balances jump 13%, which has not been seen for 20 years
The Russo Law Firm has helped consumers and debtors over the years to get close to 4 million in credit card debt …
First American, a Payment Processor, is Required to Refund $4.9 Million, End Tricks and Traps
The Federal Trade Commission today took action against payment processing company First American Payment Systems and two of its sales affiliates for trapping small …
Selling stuff online? Here’s how to avoid scams
Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot …