Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2012
by Carol Odell
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recently reminded us, in an alert, that free can quickly turn to a fee.
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Posted Wednesday, August 01, 2012
by Carol Odell
Potential disaster is imminent even after the devastating Waldo Canyon Fire has been 100 percent contained.
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Posted Thursday, July 05, 2012
by Carol Odell
Wild fires are still burning in Colorado. Scammers see this as the perfect time to appear, and they are doing just that!
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Posted Wednesday, June 20, 2012
by Carol Odell
Getting a college degree can be very expensive. If you see a quick, easy and inexpensive way to get a degree online, stop and do your research before sending the institution money.
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Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012
by Carol Odell
You see an online ad. "Earn $400 each month just driving your car." Should you click it?
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Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2012
by Carol Odell
“Robbery by appointment” is a frequently used phrase these days by news writers warning people of Internet-related crimes. These crimes are on the rise nationwide.
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Posted Wednesday, March 21, 2012
by Carol Odell
Are you thinking --- who would ever do online dating? More people than you think. But as with anything, you have to be careful so you are not scammed.
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Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012
by Carol Odell
We arrived at our hotel on Maui, took in the scenic views and warm breeze, and went to our hotel room. That’s when the bump came in our trip.
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Posted Wednesday, November 16, 2011
by Carol Odell
As gift cards continue to grow in popularity, especially during the holiday season, gift cards magnify on the con artists’ radar.
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Posted Wednesday, November 09, 2011
by Carol Odell
Social Security is on everyone’s radar, including con artists. They would love to get their hands on some of that money.
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Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2011
by Carol Odell
Since the housing market bust, nearly 3 million more households have become renters. Home rental scams are extremely prevalent. If you are searching for a place, be careful it’s not a scam.
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Posted Wednesday, August 24, 2011
by Carol Odell
Scams in magazine subscriptions sales are always prevalent. Are you doing enough to protect yourself?
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Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011
by Carol Odell
Are you thinking about buying a used vehicle and have been perusing the internet looking for one? Before you do anything more about the purchase, read this blog.
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Posted Friday, July 01, 2011
by The Edmonton Sun
Two men posing as African refugees are scamming business owners with a fake cash scheme.
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Posted Monday, June 20, 2011
by BBB of Central & Northern Alberta
Email, purporting to be from Google Support, claims that the recipient will lose his or her Gmail account if he or she does not reply with the account's username and password and other personal information within seven days of receiving the message.
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Posted Thursday, June 16, 2011
by Angie Barnett
Today, BBB received a suspicious email and warns it may be lurking in your inbox too.
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Posted Monday, June 06, 2011 in Travel-Recreation
by America Monge
Many hotel booking sites don't accept last minute bookings too late into the night and if they do, the rates are usually high. Luckily, there is a new hotel-booking app
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Posted Thursday, June 02, 2011 in Auto
by America Monge
There are approximately 52,000 Prius models in the US which need to be recalled and inspected for maladies within the electric power steering pinion shaft and its attachment nuts.
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Posted Wednesday, June 01, 2011
by Carol Odell
A national scam practiced by some in the vehicle service contract industry has bilked millions of dollars out of consumers.
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Posted Wednesday, June 01, 2011 in Family Children & Education
by America Monge
Nice weather allows us to participate in many outdoor activities and with summer right around the corner, it is important to protect oneself from harmful sun rays.
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