Consumer Complaints
4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves
You’ve heard about the horrors of identify theft. You may know someone who has been a victim. Depending on the thief and their level of experience, the crime can be an upsetting inconvenience or an absolute nightmare. Applying for credit cards is only the beginning. Some skilled identity thieves will take out massive loans in your […]
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Safeguarding Tax Returns from Identity Theft
If you asked most people if they would notice a theft, the vast majority would be certain that they would spot any loss. Muggers, pickpockets and burglars all make their attendance known fairly quickly but there’s another type of light-fingered individual who shrouds himself in far more secrecy: the identity thief. Identity theft has been […]
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Common Internet Identity Theft Scams
Unfortunately, identity theft is not as uncommon as one might think. Thousands of Americans become victims of identity theft each year, with the most common type of theft being related to personal finances. This often happens as a result of breaches in website security, making it possible to steal money from bank accounts and order […]
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The Unexpected Benefits of PPI
It is hard to find someone who has not heard the term ‘PPI’ anymore. From television reports, to newspaper articles, to radio debates, it is everywhere. There does still seem to be something of an air of confusion surrounding it however; especially regarding what exactly it is and why so many people are still talking […]
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HSBC in a Spot of Bother
HSBC’s profits are down 6% to $20.6bn, due to money laundering fines and PPI compensation costs. The bank is facing some challenges recently, as well as a 6% profit fall; the bonus pool has fallen 15% and shareholder returns slip to 8.4% from 10.9%. HSBC are the second highest mis-seller of PPI claims in Britain, […]
