The Federal Trade Commission is sending nearly $11 million to people after federal regulators shut down a nationwide credit repair scheme that took millions from people struggling financially. More ...

When it comes to repairing your credit, any offer that requires an upfront payment before delivering services is a red flag and against the law. Scammers know people are desperate to improve their ...

If you've been promised a quick credit score boost by being added as an "authorized user" on someone else's credit card, you need to know about a deceptive practice that just cost one company big time ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With tax season underway, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to research credit repair and debt relief services before hiring anyone. Debt-related services come in ...

How prevalent are credit repair scams? In the span of just three months this year, the Federal Trade Commission shut down three companies that took in almost $240 million with false promises they ...

Credit scores affect everything from interest rates to major purchases, like houses and cars, but the rules that shape them continue to evolve. This week, the AFRO spoke with Bonita Grant, founder and ...