Bing ads to warn of online scams

Microsoft on Tuesday began serving up scam warnings with Bing search results for topics such as fixing credit scores or rescue from home foreclosure that are prime material for online cons.Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of advertising posted on relevant Bing results pages.“We believe this program can help fight back against scams by reminding consumers to exercise [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 05:21:31

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Bing Ads Warn About Online Scams

If you’re looking for information on how to fix your credit score through Microsoft’s search engine Bing , you might get warned that many of the links you’ll encounter are, in fact, scams. It’s a new campaign devised to protect users from getting scammed; Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of ads on Bing results pages. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:11:02

Bing Ads Warn About Online Scams

If you’re looking for information on how to fix your credit score through Microsoft’s search engine Bing , you might get warned that many of the links you’ll encounter are, in fact, scams. It’s a new campaign devised to protect users from getting scammed; Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of ads on Bing results pages. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:11:02

Last Mortgage Rate Update of 2008

Mortgage rates are essentially unchanged from what I posted here last week ... properties).  The conforming rate quote below is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score ... Fixed @ 1 Pt: 5.250% (APR 5.329%)  FHA.  Pricing based on credit score of 620 or better and loan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 19:22:20

Bing Ads Warn About Online Scams

If you’re looking to fix your credit score through Microsoft’s search engine Bing, you might get warned that many of the links you’ll encounter are, in fact, scams. It’s a new campaign devised to protect users from getting scammed; Microsoft worked with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Postal Inspection Service, and Western Union to provide public service announcements (PSAs) in the form of ads on Bing results pages. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:15:08

How to Write Letters to Fix Your Credit Report

Credit letters While I went through bankruptcy, I forced myself to understand what impact the credit score and report had on my life ... my report that shouldn’t have been there. Cic also has a interesting write up on the ‘secrets ... ) for contacting debt collectors and original collectors. Credit Reporting agency Dispute letter (though [more...]

Date: 2008-08-11 19:56:17

Beware of Credit Repair Scams

2009 may go down as the year when more Americans resolve to fix their credit than at any time in history – because high scores are now a requisite ... of finding errors is high. In fact, one in four credit reports contain errors. These include data entry ... on credit card debt, so want to feel very certain that you're going to pay them back before they [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:55:48

Fix Your Bad Credit

Lately, have you heard from a friend or from a family member that nowadays, ... points or more in their credit scores as reported by each of the three major credit bureaus. 54 ... it's pretty much alarming that there are already a numerous cases of bad credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 14:03:00

Barriers and Problems Refinancing a Home Mortgage in 2009

My quest to refinance my home mortgage continues. Rates are around 5.00% with no points for a 30 year fixed, last I checked ... based on LVT ratio, credit score, and loan type. For instance, take someone with a 95% LVT, good ... Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac underwriting guidelines must have an LTV ratio of 80% or less. Higher LTV [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:51

What To Do To Secure Your Financial Future

If you want to secure your financial future, you must take action ... that there is a government bailout or Wall Street rally right around the corner that will fix everything ... items though. She says that if your credit score is above 720 and your interest rate just shot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:31:34

Mortgage Interest Rates Hit New Lows

Mortgage interest rates are sitting at about the lowest they have ever been. The averaged 30-year fixed rate loan is hovering at about 4.97% and the average 15-year loan is sitting at just 4.25% as of the week of September 25 th , 2009. These banner rates will be available to consumers with good credit scores, have significant home equity, and know how to shop around for the best deal. If you meet this criterion, it’s an absolutely great time to refinance your loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 17:45:59

Mortgage Rates for Friday Afternoon

Compared to the past few weeks, this week seemed a little more calm with regards to mortgage interests rates.  30 year fixed hung around 5.875 - 6 ... is based on owner occupied with a mid-low credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase with a sales ... of the year, check in with your mortgage professional.  Some lenders are beginning to either pull [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 22:14:30

How To Fix Your Credit Score

One of ten Americans face the problem of having terrible credit scores or credit reports. If your one of them and are searching for a program to repair your credit, and are a few good solutions for you to look into. Post Excerpt from: BecomingWhoYouWantToBe . Click "read article" to see complete version. Looking for more information on business, success and careers? Visit our affiliate sites: Health Wealth & Happiness and Finding My Passion in Life . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 21:35:41

Weekend Reading: August 24, 2008

I’m going to keep this round up nice and short since my family isn’t doing so well with cold and fever running rampant ... closer before forming your opinion. Credit Report Versus Credit Score at Free From Broke – A nice primer that distinguishes credit report from credit score. 4 Things That We Can Do to Fix Our National [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 04:31:38

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