Pennsylvania

Consumer Protection Lawyers.

HOME

August 24, 2010

Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:

Zip Code:

Pennsylvania Consumer Protection News

FDIC And FBI Investigating Fraudulent Emails

At approximately 12:00 p.m. (EST) on January 23, 2004, FDIC Consumer Call Centers in Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., began receiving a large number of complaints by consumers who received an email that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. The email informs the recipient that Department of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge has advised the FDIC to suspend all deposit insurance on the recipient’s bank account due to suspected violations of the USA PATRIOT Act. The email further indicates that deposit insurance will be suspended until personal identity, including bank account information, can be verified.

This email was not sent by the FDIC and is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information from consumers. Financial institutions and consumers should NOT access the link provided within the body of the email and should NOT under any circumstances provide any personal information through this media.

The FDIC and the FBI are attempting to identify the source of the emails and disrupt the transmission. Until this is achieved, consumers are asked to report any similar attempts to obtain this information to the FDIC by sending information to alert@fdic.gov.

Contact a Pennsylvania Consumer Protection lawyer today and get a free consultation!

Did You Know?

Bankruptcy foreclosure scams target people whose home mortgages are in trouble

	Newsroom
	Latest news about Consumer Protection cases in Pennsylvania and nationwide: Madigan Demands Removal Of “Cocaine” Drink From Illinois Store Shelves Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Eric E. Whitaker today have demanded that all Illinois marketin... Read more > FDA Announces New Measures to Protect Americans from Counterfeit Drugs FDA Announces New Measures to Protect Americans from Counterfeit Drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today a... Read more > Advance Fee Loan Scams On The Rise According to the Montana Consumer Protection Office, Advance Fee Loan (AFL) companies have already victimized hundreds of thousands of consumers ar... Read more > More Consumer Protection News >

Consumer Protection Lawyers.com Terms

Today's Terms

Health Consumer Bill of Rights

Definition:
Was developed by the federal government. This has been used as a foundation for many health plans, including the federal government sponsored health plans. Health care consumer's rights; Rights of the health care consumer

Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

Definition:
The cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate.

Fake Check Scams

Definition:
Fake check scammers hunt for victims. They scan newspaper and online advertisements for people listing items for sale, and check postings on online job sites from people seeking employment. They place their own ads with phone numbers or email addresses for people to contact them.

More Consumer Protection Lawyers.com Terms >

Consumer Resources

Search Consumer Protection resources in our resource center:

More Resources >

Consumer Hot Topics

Topics Related to Consumer Protection:

Automobile Repair
Buying a Car
Buying a Hearing Aid
Buying or Selling a Home
Cable Television
Charitable Giving

Pennsylvania Consumer-Protection Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Consumer-Protection attorney you should contact our Consumer-Protection Attorney as soon as possible:

Aliquippa
Allentown
Bensalem
Bethlehem
Butler
Carlisle
Chambersburg
Chester
Coatesville
Coraopolis
Downingtown
Doylestown
East Stroudsburg
Easton
Greensburg
Hanover
Havertown
Hazleton
Irwin
Lancaster
Lansdale

Lebanon
Lititz
Media
Morrisville
New Castle
New Kensington
Norristown
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pottstown
Southampton
State College
Uniontown
Upper Darby
Warminster
Washington
West Chester
Wilkes Barre
Williamsport
York

Legal Disclaimers
All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Lawyers.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms and Conditions.

Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep

This site is part of the LawFirms.com Network
©2010 ExpertHub, wholly owned subsidiary of MoxyMedia, Inc.