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How to Spot Credit Repair Fraud in Iowa
If you are in need of credit repair services, how will you know which company to turn to? Unfortunately, as with anything, there are good and bad companies out there. It is hard to tell the good ones…
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Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Iowa Advance Fee Fraud
Have you paid someone or a company a significant fee only to receive nothing in return? You are not alone. There are many victims of advance fee fraud in Iowa and throughout the United States. Advance…
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Financial Fraud - What you can do about the predatory and improper practices related to providing financial services.
We are fortunate in the state of Iowa to be served by financial professionals, the large majority of whom are competent, honest people who look out for the best interests of their clients in an approp…
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Finance Leases - A Viable Equipment Financing Option Or A Trip To Hell
What is a Finance Lease? Business owners, particularly small business owners, in acquiring expensive office equipment or other goods, often times look for an opportunity to lease the equipment rather…
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Are You a Victim of Defective Product Fraud in Iowa?
Have you bought a product you were excited about using, only to be disappointed when you found out that it did not perform the way it should have? You might be a victim of consumer fraud in Iowa. Many…
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Iowa's New Consumer Fraud Law
July 1, 2009 marked a significant event in the development of the rights of consumers in Iowa. On that date, Chapter 714H of the Iowa Code, creating a private right of action for consumer fraud, went…
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Iowa Consumers: Beware of Common Sweepstakes Scams
Whether it is defective products, fake checks, advance fee loans, credit card insurance fraud, or some other type of financial scam, it seems as if there is always someone or some company looking to m…
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Six Simple Tips to Keep Your Online Information Safe
Use common sense and take steps to protect your online information. 1. Install security software on your computer and make certain it updates automatically to guard against the latest threats, hackers…
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Beware: Social Media Postings Online Are NOT PRIVATE
We understand that social networking web sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn have become progressively more popular forums for people to communicate with friends and family, share t…
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Debit Card Fraud Victimizes Iowa Consumers
Most Americans work hard for their money, keeping it tucked away in checking and savings accounts. Sadly, many consumers can lose everything – money in both checking and savings accounts – within…
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