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Protect yourself from phishing and identity theft

5 ways to protect yourself from identity theft

Phishing attacks — online trolling for personal information in order to raid your financial accounts — are soaring. According to cyber-security experts at RSA, phishing attacks jumped 37 percent last year and have proven to be exceptionally costly, with the …

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Think you could get paid for shopping? Beware of Mystery Shopping scams

Mystery Shopper Scam Alert

I recently wrote a column on fake check scams and have since been innundated with questions from people who are attempting to earn part-time income as mystery shoppers. If you're wondering

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Facebook Fraud: Beware Malicious Friends

Con artists are lurking in the shadows of your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and eHarmony accounts, according to the North American Securities Administrators Association, the oldest international investor protection

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Beware Heidi Klum: 10 Most Dangerous Celebrities

Heidi Klum is the web’s most dangerous celebrity, according to the latest listing by McAfee, the makers of anti-virus software. Here's why and how you can keep

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‘Secret Deal’ Allowed Insurer to Profit on Military Deaths

According to a recent investigative report, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs struck a secret deal allowing Prudential Insurance to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in death

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Facebook Fraud: Massive Scam Targets Social Networks

Scammers are taking the idea that social networking allows you to “share with friends” to new lows. Federal investment regulators are warning about a sophisticated and fast-growing scam

Bill O’Reilly Update: This is Not a Scam

As it turns out, the investment newsletter promoted by Bill O’Reilly isn’t necessarily a scam, just filled with really bad advice. Read the full story at Moneywatch to

Bill O’Reilly Duped by Faux News

Is Fox News’ talking head Bill O’Reilly touting an investment newsletter, or did he get conned? Read the full story at

Tax Lady Roni Deutch Sued for “Heartless Scheme”

Tax lady Roni Deutch was sued for perpetrating a “heartless scheme” that swindled thousands of people across the country into paying huge fees to stop the IRS from

Worst Deal in America: Buying Miles

Need more miles to get a reward ticket for your next vacation? Your favorite airline is likely to offer the worst deal in America - the chance to

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