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Online Dating Scams

Posted Wednesday, April 03, 2013
by Carol Odell

Some unscrupulous people make a living pretending they are someone else.

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New Twist to Payday Loan Scams

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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Protect Your Health and Your Bank Account

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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Text says You are a Winner… Carol says “NO”

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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Watch Out for Traveling Companies… says Carol

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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Disaster Brings the Scammers… says Carol

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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Online College Scams… says Carol

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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Scams on the Move… says Carol

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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Fraudster Calls… says Carol

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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Bypass Hotel Photo Fake Outs… says Carol

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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Avoid Gift Card Scams says Carol

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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Avoid Social Security Scams says Carol

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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Be a Smart Renter says Carol

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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Scam Alerts for Traveling Abroad says Carol

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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Travel Scam Free says Carol

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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Don’t Take “Candy” From Strangers says Carol

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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