Fraud related to credit, loans and debt is a widespread problem. Building and maintaining good credit, being able to secure a loan, and paying your debt can be fun and exciting, but it also means taking on new financial responsibilities. The decisions you make now about how you manage your finances and handle money and credit can affect your ability to get more credit in the future, as well as the cost of that credit. It also can affect your ability to rent or buy a place to live, get auto insurance, or live your life the way you want to. To help put you on the right track, Consumer Fraud Online has collected some tips to help you solve your credit, loan and debt problems.

The Federal Trade Commission has identified the following topics related to credit, loans and debt which all consumers should be on the lookout for:

• Predatory lenders
• Debt collection abuses
• Investment scams and brokerage fraud
• Annuity scams

If you believe that you are a victim of credit and loan related consumer fraud, contact Consumer Fraud Online to discuss your options.