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Question & Answer Column
Is this "lottery" letter a fraud?
I opened my mail today and was happy to find a letter stating that I will receive a certified check for a total of $86,000 from a Canadian lottery program...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
I received a bill for something I didn't order, what do I do?
I recently received a bill from a company that I have never heard of stating that I owe them money for a product that I never ordered nor received...
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Are debt management services companies scams?
Not all debt management services companies are scams, but you should definitely examine them closely before you decide to business with them.
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Door to Door Sales
I bought a vacuum from a door-to-door salesman. After the salesperson left, I realized that I was pressured into a sale and I really didn't need a new vacuum as my current one is working just fine. I already paid the money and feel that there may be very little I can do. I would like to return the vacuum and get my money back. Can you help?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Avoid Sweepstakes Fraud
(Separate Website)
Many sweepstakes mailings mislead consumers into believing that they have won a valuable prize or that their chances of winning big will increase if they buy merchandise.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Beware of "Live Checks"
(Separate Website)
A consumer may receive a "live check" and cash it,
believing that it represents payment for a service
rendered...
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Beware of Dishonest Immigration Consultants
(Separate Website)
Check Payment Scams
(Separate Website)
Keep a watch out for this common scam that has bilked countless victims out of thousands of dollars.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
In this handbook, the GSA's Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: General Services Administration
Debt Counseling
(Separate Website)
Although debt counseling is available to those in need, there are also fraudulent actors attempting to prey on individuals who are experiencing hardship.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Disaster Information: Be Wary of Scams
(Separate Website)
Scams to watch out for as rebuilding begins include: home repair scams, advance fee loan scams, easy "legal" fixes, protection from foreclosure, charity scams and fraud aimed at farmers.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
E-mail Banking Scams
(Separate Website)
Although online banking with a reputable bank is typically a secure practice, a new email scam, targeted at individuals and businesses alike, may jeopardize the security of your financial account information.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Fake Money Orders and Checks
(Separate Website)
The Attorney General's Office urges consumers to beware of fake money orders, cashier's checks, and other forms of payment.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
(Separate Website)
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Foreign Advance Fee Fraud
(Separate Website)
Minnesota consumers and businesses continually receive letters, faxes and even e-mails from supposed Nigerian and other foreign nationals.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Foreign Lotteries
(Separate Website)
The Minnesota Attorney General warns consumers to be on alert for telephone solicitations, mailings, and e-mail correspondence alleging to be associated with foreign lotteries.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam
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