Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
by Carol Odell
You are moving! That in itself is stressful. So many tasks to do and changes to make. Make sure keeping your posessions safe is stress free.
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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 14, 2012
by Carol Odell
If someone calls you at home or on your cell giving your personal information and names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends, would you think the call has to be legit? Think again.
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Posted Wednesday, March 07, 2012
by Carol Odell
Con artists are offering too good to be true “opportunities” for people needing and wanting to fix their bad credit.
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Posted Thursday, March 01, 2012
by Carol Odell
Recently a friend called me about an ad. She is retired and needs to supplement her income and fill some time with a part-time job. Not an unlikely scenario these days with the challenging economy and cost of living.
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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 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 Wednesday, March 16, 2011
by Carol Odell
Do you need a copy of your birth certificate for a passport, to apply for a job, purchase insurance or other reasons? Where do you begin?
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Posted Wednesday, February 23, 2011
by Carol Odell
If you are planning a trip abroad, read the following tips. You will be amazed at the ingenuity involved in some of the scams.
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Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2011
by Carol Odell
We are all tired of winter and want to go to some place warm for a week or more. Before you pay any money for your get-away, make sure you aren’t being scammed.
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Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by Carol Odell
If there is a disaster in the news, you can count on numerous scams bubbling up around it. The BP oil spill is no different.
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Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2010
by Carol Odell
Don’t take “candy” from anyone you don’t know. That means checks, too. That “candy” could turn out to be expensive.
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Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in Family Children & Education
by Carol Odell
With that change you will see confusion. Con artists love confusion. It gives them an advantage.
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Posted Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Credit-Mortgages-Finances
by Carol Odell
Your BBB is hearing that people are receiving mailings from companies throughout the U.S. promising to reduce mortgage rates, and that they are pre-qualified for a modification loan. All the person has to do is send the company the set-up fees.
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Posted Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Consumer/Business Services
by Carol Odell
You’ve worked hard to be able to buy rental property. It’s all cleaned up for the new renter. Now, it’s time to post its availability online.
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