Posted Wednesday, April 03, 2013
by Carol Odell
Some unscrupulous people make a living pretending they are someone else.
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Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2012
by Carol Odell
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) says it’s a variation of the payday loan scam.
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Posted Wednesday, September 12, 2012
by Carol Odell
Prescriptions can be expensive. It’s not surprising that con artists play on people’s need to find discounted medicine.
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Posted Thursday, July 19, 2012
by Carol Odell
Mobile telephone users are receiving text messages stating they have won a $1,000 Target Gift Card.
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Posted Wednesday, July 11, 2012
by Carol Odell
As Colorado Springs returns to normalcy, our attention turns to those who lost their homes or who will be displaced while smoke mitigation is done. The goal is to help these people not suffer any more.
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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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