by Dennis Beaver | consumer, fraud
March 4, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver “I have read your column for years and need your help in righting a wrong, my wrong. “For the past six months I‘ve been one of those obnoxious, pushy creeps you meet when walking into almost any home improvement store — anywhere in the...
by Dennis Beaver | consumer, fraud
November 25, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver It isn’t often that I am a “witness” to a glaring example of consumer fraud, but thanks to “Frank” and his grandmother, “Thelma,” I was “virtually” standing next to her, listening to an optical salesperson violate several of their...
by Dennis Beaver | background checks, business, fraud, scam
August 12, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver If you have been thinking about getting into the food truck or trailer business, then today’s story will cause your blood to boil when you see what happened to our readers “Denzel” and “Leila,” who reside in Southern California. All...
by Dennis Beaver | bank, fraud, technology
June 26, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver For anyone who does online banking–especially from a cell phone–then today’s story has relevant, important information. Now, imagine logging in to see if a check deposited earlier that day had cleared, only to discover that your...
by Dennis Beaver | fraud, insurance
June 24, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver The restaurant business is difficult on a good day, and frustrating on a bad day. When we walk into an IHOP, Denny’s, Sizzler or any of the major chains, most of us leave with a positive feeling, having...
by Dennis Beaver | auto insurance, fraud, insurance claim
August 18, 2012 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all seen the excellent University of Farmers Insurance commercials featuring a lovable, yet gruff Professor Nathaniel Burke, played by character actor J.K. Simmons. The professor adds humor and a touch...
