Native Puerto Ricans, including those living in the United States, now have to apply for new birth certificates beginning July 1, as a result of a new law to protect them against identity theft and tighten border security. ...more

March 5, 2010

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson is urging consumers to take time to review their credit reports now that holiday bills are coming in. Federal law provides people with one free report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. ...more

February 7, 2010

It's a new decade, which means it's once again time to do the count. ...more

January 9, 2010

If you belong to a credit union, some unexpected fees may be coming your way. At least three Tampa Bay Area credit unions are now charging members for using a debit card with their personal identification number, or PIN, at stores and gas stations. ...more

December 18, 2009

If you belong to a credit union, some unexpected fees may be coming your way. ...more

December 17, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit in federal court against missing Sarasota hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel and his business entities, accusing Nadel of deceiving investors and funneling their money into secret bank accounts. ...more

January 22, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit in federal court against missing Sarasota hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel and his business entities, accusing Nadel of committing fraud by deceiving investors and funneling their money into secret bank accounts. ...more

January 21, 2009

Grow Financial is warning its customers about a fraudulent phone and e-mail scam. ...more

September 7, 2008

TAMPA Grow Financial is warning its customers about an e-mail scam. ...more

September 6, 2008

Authorities say Sean Welsh attempted to steal almost $80,000 from his mother by using her identity to open nine credit cards and selling her possessions. ...more

January 31, 2008