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According to the FBI, Tennesseans lost over $161 million to internet scams last year. Residents of Tennessee filed more than 8,400 complaints about such scams, placing the state 21st in the nation for the total amount of money lost. Additionally, the FBI noted that in 2023 there was an 18% …

By Rae Anne Smith, Legal Aid Society Rae Anne Smith Many people experience a rough financial patch from time to time. For some homeowners, one last-ditch attempt at getting back on firm footing can be taking out a home equity loan or mortgage that uses their home as collateral. But, …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Oct. 17 to 21, is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams. “Unfortunately, there are scammers out there who set up fake organizations to take advantage of Tennesseans’ generosity,” …

Scammers are constantly adapting and the recent COVID-19 national emergency is no exception. The FCC has learned of a number of ways fraudsters are seeking to take advantage of consumers. From fake testing kits and unproven cures to government imposter scams and work from home schemes, robocall scams are being …