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    Apr 26, 2013

    Marketplace Money for Friday, April 26, 2013

    ‘Fess up: You’ve been the victim of a scam. Whether it’s losing money to someone with a sob story on the street, answering bogus emails, or getting swindled into donating to a fake charity — scams are all around us. We’re here to help you recognize when you’re dealing with a con artist and help you steer clear of swindlers. Plus, remember the sequester? We prefer not to as well. But, sequester-related furloughs are happening — and leaving unpleasant effects on people’s personal finances in its wake.

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    ‘Fess up: You’ve been the victim of a scam. Whether it’s losing money to someone with a sob story on the street, answering bogus emails, or getting swindled into donating to a fake charity — scams are all around us. We’re here to help you recognize when you’re dealing with a con artist and help you steer clear of swindlers. Plus, remember the sequester? We prefer not to as well. But, sequester-related furloughs are happening — and leaving unpleasant effects on people’s personal finances in its wake.

    Marketplace Money for Friday, April 26, 2013