Other LanguagesA New York-based charity named the Reserve Police Officers Association agreed to stop soliciting donations in Washington under an agreement with the Attorney General’s Office.
Attorney General Rob McKenna joined a group of other attorneys general and state banking regulators in sending a letter urging federal officials to encourage national banks and federal thrift-servicing operations to modify mortgage loans that are becoming unaffordable for consumers.
We frequently tell consumers to use a credit card when shopping online and to couple that with a third-party payment service such as PayPal, if possible. But today I learned about a new way to pay. It’s called a single-use, virtual or disposable card.
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is joining attorneys general from 21 other states plus the District of Columbia in an effort to convince Congress to loosen bankruptcy rules so judges can modify home loans to help reduce foreclosures.
If you have a gift card for KB Toys, shop now. The Washington Attorney General’s Office was notified by legal counsel for KB Toys, Inc., that the company is liquidating its stores and will no longer accept gift cards or store credit after Sunday, Jan. 11.
Some 740,000 consumers were recently mailed checks for $149 from the U.S. District Court Settlement Administrator in Philadelphia as part of a settlement agreement with Wachovia Bank. They're the real deal.
Needs are great as the nation faces economic woes. Washington donors looking to help others this season should check a report released today by the Office of Secretary of State and take a good look at where their money is going before they give.
In part because of the work of state attorneys general in cracking down on fraud in the mortgage industry, more mortgage providers are offering loan modification programs for their customers to help them keep their homes. But we’re worried that some businesses that claim to help are mostly looking to make a buck.
KING 5’s Jesse Jones interviewed me for a story about fake coupons you might accidentally download online. It’s especially timely, as many of us are shopping online for deals during this holiday season.
I’ve seen quite a few news reports lately warning consumers not to purchase gift cards this season so they don’t get stuck with worthless plastic when a store goes out of business. I’ve also been the recipient of an ominous e-mail that’s been forwarded over and over ...