18 Jul

Dealer Fraud, Consumer Law, Consumer Fraud, Lemon Law

FTC Rules for Dealer Social Media: What Car Buyers Should Know Before Trusting Online Vehicle Advertisements

• July 16, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Social Media May Feel Casual, But Federal Advertising Rules Still Apply to Car Dealerships ...

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16 Jul

Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection

FaceTime Scams Are Getting Smarter: What to Do If Criminals Empty Your Bank Account

• July 16, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Scammers Are Using FaceTime, Fake Bank Calls, and Screen Sharing to Steal Thousands. Here's How to Protect Yourself...

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05 Jul

Consumer Fraud

Slack Fill Lawsuits: Why That Half-Empty Bag of Chips May Be More Than Just Disappointing

• July 5, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Few shopping experiences are as frustrating as opening a bag of potato chips, popcorn, pretzels, or candy only to...

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03 Jul

Consumer Fraud

Betrayed by the Bots: The Instagram Recovery Hack and the Strategic Education Disaster

• August 19, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

We’ve officially entered the era where the help desk is the one breaking i...

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18 Apr

Consumer Fraud, Dealer Fraud

Spot Delivery and Yo-Yo Financing Fraud: What Consumers Need to Know

• April 18, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Buying a car is stressful enough. But one of the most common “wait…what?” moments happens after you’ve already dr...

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11 Apr

Consumer Fraud, Dealer Fraud

Dealer “Spot Delivery” Gone Wrong? What to Do When the Deal Changes After You Drive Off

• April 11, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

The quick idea Spot delivery (sometimes called “yo-yo financing”) i...

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06 Apr

Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Consumer Law, Dealer Fraud

Odometer Rollback: How It Happens, How to Spot It, and What to Do

• March 18, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

When buying a used vehicle, one of the most important factors is mileage. Lower mileage typically means less wear...

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02 Apr

Consumer Fraud, FDCPA, FCRA, General Financial, Consumer Law, Consumer Protection

The Snowball Method for Paying Off Debt (and How It Compares to Other Strategies)

• April 2, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

If you’re dealing with credit card debt—or any kind of consumer debt—you’ve probably asked yourself:

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29 Mar

Consumer Fraud, Dealer Fraud

Dealer Fraud Add-Ons — “I Didn’t Agree to That”: How to Spot (and Document) Sneaky Car Deal Add-Ons

• March 19, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

Why this happens Buying a car is stressful and fast-paced. Dealers ...

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28 Mar

Consumer Fraud, Dealer Fraud

Pre-Delivery Vehicle Damage: How to Spot It—and What to Do If You Miss It

• March 18, 2026
• By AmyGinsburg

When you purchase a new vehicle, you expect it to be in perfect condition. After all, it’s “new.” But what many c...

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