USED CARS – The Unseen Threat
After floods strike communities, most people rally and support each other. However, an unscrupulous few may seek to profit. Flood-damaged vehicles are frequently sent to auction or junkyards, where parts can be salvaged. Some people/businesses buy flood-damaged vehicles, dry them out, repair them, and then resell them. All of this can be done legally in most states. However, scammers essentially try to hide the damage, have no intention of properly repairing the cars, and sell them without noting their watery...Read More
BANKRUPTCY SCAMMERS
According to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), a recent scam occurred in which con artists targeted people around the country who had filed for bankruptcy or who were just getting started in the process. As part of the ruse, the scammers used software to trick Caller ID systems into displaying caller info that appeared to be that of the consumer’s bankruptcy attorney. Victims of the scam would then be instructed to immediately wire money to satisfy a...Read More