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Military Consumers and Marketplace Trust
August 16, 2019

In July 2019, the Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust released Military Consumers & Marketplace Trust: An Analysis of Marketplace Challenges Facing the Military Community. This report compiles tens of thousands of business complaints…

By Tevej Rhodes, Marketing Intern, NFCC Last year, more than 36,000 servicemembers, veterans, or family members reported an imposter scam. Their total loss combined was $34 million. Scammers are creative. They mimic government agencies and…

Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. The attacks tend to increase during tax season and remain a major danger of identity theft. Often the scams come…

If you are a servicemember, there is no time like the present to check your credit report. This can be done for free through www.annualcreditreport.com. Every American is entitled to one free credit report from…

“I was headed home on leave but I lost my wallet and military ID. I’m stranded — please wire money.” “Your grandson is being held in jail. He needs bail money right away.” Scammers try…

You get a text, call, or email from someone who says they’re with the government. They may claim to be a U.S. Marshal, saying you must pay a fine for missing jury duty. Or the…

It’s 2017. What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Up To? The answer: a lot! The CFPB Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) is busy creating materials and providing guidance and information that is specific…

Earlier this month the CFPB released a blog about the tools that servicemembers can utilize to help protect their credit. The CFPB also included a Fact Sheet with simple information to get servicemembers started. Another…

From the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau blog, March 16, 2015 www.consumerfinance.gov A growing trend in the financial marketplace is the "buying" of pensions or a portion of pension payments for a lump sum or cash…

Posted on DoD News, Defense Media Activity - WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 Defense Department officials today announced a proposed overhaul of the Military Lending Act, which is designed to protect service members and their dependents during…

Avoiding Scams, Tricks, and Traps

Military Consumers and Marketplace Trust
August 16, 2019

The After Effects and What to Do if You’ve Been Scammed
July 24, 2019

Tips on How to Avoid Falling Victim from an IRS Tax Scam
March 6, 2019

Why there is no better time to check your credit report
September 13, 2018

Military Consumer Protection Month – Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money
July 19, 2018

It’s Military Consumer Protection Month – Learn about Government Imposter Scams
July 11, 2018

Fraud Protection and Student Loan Action Guide for Servicemembers and Vets from the CFPB
January 17, 2017

CFPB Education Resource – Tools Servicemembers Can Use to Protect Their Credit
September 9, 2015

3 Tips to Avoid Pension Advance Traps
March 19, 2015

DoD Announces Proposed Changes to Military Lending Act
September 26, 2014

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Military Consumers and Marketplace Trust August 16, 2019

The After Effects and What to Do if You’ve Been Scammed July 24, 2019

Tips on How to Avoid Falling Victim from an IRS Tax Scam March 6, 2019

Why there is no better time to check your credit report September 13, 2018

Military Consumer Protection Month – Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money July 19, 2018

It’s Military Consumer Protection Month – Learn about Government Imposter Scams July 11, 2018

Fraud Protection and Student Loan Action Guide for Servicemembers and Vets from the CFPB January 17, 2017

CFPB Education Resource – Tools Servicemembers Can Use to Protect Their Credit September 9, 2015

3 Tips to Avoid Pension Advance Traps March 19, 2015

DoD Announces Proposed Changes to Military Lending Act September 26, 2014

About

News and Events

Events

AMBA Membership

Military Community

Military Consumers and Marketplace Trust
August 16, 2019

The After Effects and What to Do if You’ve Been Scammed
July 24, 2019

Tips on How to Avoid Falling Victim from an IRS Tax Scam
March 6, 2019

Why there is no better time to check your credit report
September 13, 2018

Military Consumer Protection Month – Scammers create fake emergencies to get your money
July 19, 2018

It’s Military Consumer Protection Month – Learn about Government Imposter Scams
July 11, 2018

Fraud Protection and Student Loan Action Guide for Servicemembers and Vets from the CFPB
January 17, 2017

CFPB Education Resource – Tools Servicemembers Can Use to Protect Their Credit
September 9, 2015

3 Tips to Avoid Pension Advance Traps
March 19, 2015

DoD Announces Proposed Changes to Military Lending Act
September 26, 2014