US Financial Solutions Helps Consumers Avoid Financial Scams

(prHWY.com) November 29, 2012 - Sacramento, CA -- Sacramento, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2012) - Financial scams are all around us, but US Financial Solutions is determined to help people avoid the scams. Through good financial education and a little common sense, US Financial Solutions can help consumers avoid these financial scams, some of which can decimate a lifetime of savings.

Some of the most common financial scams include the news that you've won the lottery (and must pay a fee to collect the winnings), that you have been left a good deal of money in an inheritance (and must pay a fee to collect the inheritance) or that a child or grandchild is in grave danger and needs money to get out of danger or out of jail.

Here are some methods that US Financial Solutions recommends to avoid becoming a victim of one of these scams:

1. Use common sense. If you have won a lottery or an inheritance, will you really have to pay in order to collect? Do you know where your children or grandchildren are? If not, call or email them. Make sure they aren't in danger.

2. Get as much information as you can. Ask for the caller's name and contact information. Ask to talk to a supervisor. If your child or grandchild is in some kind of "danger", ask to talk to him or her. If you are dealing with an authentic situation, you'll be given all the information you ask for. If not, you won't and that's how you can easily confirm you're dealing with a scam.

3. Report the scam. If you are sure you're dealing with a scam, get as much information as you can (even from your caller ID) and report it to the proper local authorities. Your good sense can help others risk becoming a victim of a scam.

About US Financial Services:

US Educational Financial Solutions is a financial education and evaluation company that provides a comprehensive array of financial tutoring, financial planning tips, and analysis products. Our vision is to help members understand the importance of money management and free themselves from the burden of debt. With the belief that each and every person can live free of financial burdens, we have put together specific training courses and financial evaluation services that help our members understand the essentials of savings and building real wealth.

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