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Family Member Impersonation Scam

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sept. 5, 2008 Distress scam involves an impersonator who pretends to be relative in urgent need of money.
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Red Cross Scam

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 4, 2007 Identity theft scammers pretending to be Red Cross representatives target military families.
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Bankcard PIN Theft by Text Message

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 19, 2007 Text message to 'hubby' on stolen phone nets purse snatcher a PIN.
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Is Your Mechanic Cheating You?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug. 30, 2006 TV news investigation shows Jiffy Lube outlets charging customers for auto maintenance work that ...
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Jury Duty Scam

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Aug. 26, 2005 Fraudsters dupe unwary by telling they they've failed to report for jury duty?
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Jury Duty Scam

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Aug. 26, 2005 Fraudsters dupe victims by telling them they've failed to report for jury duty.
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Wal-Mart Shopping Spree Scam

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
July 2, 2005 $200 Wal-Mart shopping spree for $3.49 processing charge?
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Government Grant Scam

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec. 10, 2004 Are telephone solicitors looking to hook you up with a variety of government grants?
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Reshipper Scam

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 14, 2004 Work at home and make big bucks acting as an intermediary for international transactions?
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Coupon Scams

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
June 25, 2004 Should you beware of gas coupon offers?
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'Card Not Present' Scams

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
June 17, 2004 Should vendors be wary of doing business with Nigerians who are looking to charge large purchase ...
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Office Supplies and Copier Toner Scam

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Sept. 21, 2000 Common office supplies scams and how to protect your company from them.
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Does #-9-0 Allow Scammers to Make Long-Distance Calls on Your Phone?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 28, 1998 Snopes has been getting variations on this warning for over 20 years.
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