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What Is A “Charge Off” On My Credit Report?
A “charge off” on your credit report means that the creditor wrote your account off as a loss for their own purposes. This does not mean that the debt is not valid or owed, but the creditor is no longer pursuing the debt.
Home Improvement Scams on the Rise
As summer continues, Center for Elder Law and Justice has noticed a spike of home improvement scams, or contractor scams. What do these scams look like, and how can you protect yourself and your equity?
No, You Are Not Speaking To George Clooney;How to spot an online impersonator
The internet is a technological miracle, connecting billions of people around the world with one another. You can look up anything on the internet; recipes for corn bread, events near you, lyrics to that song you can’t get out of your head, even where George Clooney’s house is.
Romance scams: If your heart is open to love
Romance Scams, or Sweetheart Scams, are particularly nefarious scams that are becoming increasingly common. These scams involve a stranger approaching you online and establishing a close connection very quickly. They use fake pictures and made-up backstories in order to make you interested in them; they seem very real and engaging.