Tag Archives: fraud

Bingo! Coronavirus scams are so bad, the FTC wants you to play this game

Here in Maine, we love a good game of bingo, but here’s a version you probably haven’t played before. There are so many scams right now, the Federal Trade Commission is trying something new to get people’s attention — SCAM BINGO. During the coronavirus outbreak, scammers are trying to take advantage of people who are scared […]

Your Top 10 Consumer Complaints

Cars, construction, and credit issues are topping this year’s list of top consumer complaints. The survey by by Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators (NACPI) of 37 agencies and 281,639 complaints across the country also revealed that identity theft is topping the list of fastest-growing complaints. “Considering the epidemic […]

Anthem Hacked: What Do I Do?

Our CBS 13 newsroom and On Your Side hotline (207-228-7713) have been busy today answering questions from concerned Anthem customers. According to the Bangor Daily News, Anthem is the state’s biggest private health insurer and has more than 300,000 members across the state. Even if you aren’t an Anthem member now, Anthem said in a […]