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Don't fall prey to the 'foreign lottery' scam
Mar 22, 2013
Older Americans are being targeted by con artists abroad. The victims are told they are winners of a "foreign lottery" and that they only have to pay taxes and fees to claim their jackpots. But, the scam is costing people more than money.
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Why aging boomers are more prone to scams
Mar 22, 2013
It seems like con artists are dreaming up new scams every week -- and often seniors fall prey to the trickery. But why?
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Con artists take advantage of vacant homes in limbo
Feb 15, 2013
More than 5 million homes have been lost to foreclosure since 2006. That's a lot of real estate, and con artists are determined to put it to good use.
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For recognizing a scam
Mar 30, 2012
A Big Y supermarket clerk helps a Connecticut woman from falling victim to a scam.
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Where'd Nigeria get so many princes anyway?
Mar 23, 2012
The U.S. Department of Justice takes AT&T to court over yet another Nigerian scam.
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Can the Constitution handle modern technology's issues?
Dec 28, 2011
Legal issues loom over privacy and what a person actually is.
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New scam targets new Apple owners
Dec 27, 2011
Look out! Proper grammar!
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Buy here, pay here? - Beware!
Dec 23, 2011
If you've ever passed a used car sale and seen phrases such as "No Credit, No Problem," chances are it's offering on-the-spot financing. And it could well be a scam.
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Facebook may get extremely yucky a lot more often in the future
Nov 18, 2011
A new type of scam fills Facebook feeds with images of porn, gore and violence.
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Self-directed IRAs: Caveat Emptor
Oct 27, 2011
I've noticed an increase in pitches from folks promoting the financial benefits of self-directed IRAs. It's an IRA held by a trustee or custodian...
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