Christopher Maag

Christopher Maag

Contributing writer for Credit.com, Chris graduated with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has reported for a number of publications including The New York Times, TIME magazine and Popular Mechanics.

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The New Breed of Phishing Scams: It's Complicated
identity theft

The New Breed of Phishing Scams: It's Complicated

The New Breed of Phishing Scams: It's Complicated

Christopher Maag

Senate Republicans Block New Consumer Watchdog
Personal Finance

Senate Republicans Block New Consumer Watchdog

Senate Republicans Block New Consumer Watchdog

Christopher Maag

Expert: The Double-Dip Housing Recession Has Begun
mortgages

Expert: The Double-Dip Housing Recession Has Begun

Expert: The Double-Dip Housing Recession Has Begun

Christopher Maag

Sean "Diddy" Combs' Exclusive Credit Card Number Posted on Internet
identity theft

Sean "Diddy" Combs' Exclusive Credit Card Number Posted on Internet

Rapper and relentless self-promoter Sean "Diddy" Combs had his personal credit card number posted on a website, the celebrity gossip site TMZ reports.

Christopher Maag

Many Consumers Outraged by Bank of America's Big New Debit Fee
Credit Cards

Many Consumers Outraged by Bank of America's Big New Debit Fee

Bank of America customers will be charged $5 a month to use their debit cards to make purchases, sparking widespread outrage and calls for a boycott.

Christopher Maag

Scam Everlasting? After 25 Years, Debunked Faith Healer Still Preaching Debt Relief
Managing Debt

Scam Everlasting? After 25 Years, Debunked Faith Healer Still Preaching Debt Relief

Scam Everlasting? After 25 Years, Debunked Faith Healer Still Preaching Debt Relief

Christopher Maag

Lawsuits: Big Banks Defrauded Taxpayers for $200 Billion
Personal Finance

Lawsuits: Big Banks Defrauded Taxpayers for $200 Billion

Lawsuits: Big Banks Defrauded Taxpayers for $200 Billion

Christopher Maag

Is Richard Cordray the New Elizabeth Warren?
Personal Finance

Is Richard Cordray the New Elizabeth Warren?

Richard Cordray, nominated to run the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, makes his first appearance before the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. 6.

Christopher Maag

Citibank Collection Agents Implicated In Debtor's Death
debt

Citibank Collection Agents Implicated In Debtor's Death

Citibank is under scrutiny for its part in the alleged beating death of one of its clients who tried to negotiate a delinquent debt with the bank.

Christopher Maag

Man Jailed For Not Paying Fishing Fine
debt

Man Jailed For Not Paying Fishing Fine

Man Jailed For Not Paying Fishing Fine

Christopher Maag