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      Class Action Lawsuit: Double Day Book Club - Columbia House

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      Admin
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      Sean Boulger
      May 21, 2013
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      January 12, 2017
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    • Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested

      Admin
      August 2, 2016
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      Admin
      June 24, 2016
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      Admin
      June 20, 2016
    • Feds: Mail fraud schemes scammed seniors

      Admin
      June 15, 2016
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      What The PayPal Policy Update Means To You: Take Action By Dec 1st

      Stan Park
      October 29, 2014
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      Admin
      June 24, 2016
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      Admin
      June 20, 2016
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      Admin
      June 17, 2016
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      Fake Angry Birds Game Is A Dangerous Imposter

      Stan Park
      December 6, 2014
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      Fake iPhone 5 Full Review of the Hero H2000+

      Miranda Perry
      December 3, 2014
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      Senior Fraud on the Rise: How To Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones

      Miranda Perry
      June 29, 2014
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      November 16, 2016
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      November 3, 2016
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      Admin
      August 19, 2016
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      Admin
      June 22, 2016
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      Admin
      June 13, 2016
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      Are iPads and Tablet PCs Safe for Toddlers?

      Sean Boulger
      April 19, 2013
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      December 21, 2016
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      12 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Travel Nightmare

      Miranda Perry
      December 17, 2014
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      Holiday Travel Nightmare: How to Get Covered for Overnight Expenses When Southwest Airlines Loses Your Bag

      Miranda Perry
      November 27, 2014
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    • An Old Cell Phone Used for Basic Text Message

      Scambook Success Story: Nevada Woman Fights Back Against Cell Phone Fraud

      Miranda Perry
      October 9, 2014
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      A Scambook Personal Story: Even the Experts Can Get Caught by Fraud

      Miranda Perry
      October 1, 2014
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      Merry Christmas From Scambook!

      Miranda Perry
      December 24, 2014
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      Scambook Exits Beta with Official Launch

      Miranda Perry
      December 11, 2014
    • The iTunes Store Logo with CD and Blue Eighth Notes

      Scambook TV Now on iTunes

      Miranda Perry
      October 25, 2014
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      Scambook Resolves Over $2 Million in Claims For Reported Consumer Damages

      Miranda Perry
      October 9, 2014
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    • Scambook’s Fresh New Look and Feel

      Stan Park
      July 13, 2014
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      May 8, 2014
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Scambook TV Now on iTunes

Miranda Perry
October 25, 2014
Announcements, Article
Scambook TV is now available as a video podcast in the iTunes Store!   Download and subscribe today. It's easy and free! Just click here or open iTunes and search for Scambook TV. Now you can watch S...
Photo of Fake iPhone

How To Spot a Fake Apple iPhone 5: Warning Signs to Watch Out For Before You Buy

Miranda Perry
September 24, 2014
Article, Craigslist, Featured, Listing Fraud, Mobile Services, Technology, Video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh_QdtdqyCM&rel=0 (more…)...
New Apple iPhone 5 Unboxed Displaying Loading Screen

iPhone 5 Fraud Warning: Scambook Predicts As Many as 1 Million Fake iPhones

Miranda Perry
September 13, 2014
Article, Mobile Services, Technology
2
The iPhone 5 launch date is almost here and consumers are buzzing with excitement. Whether you’re a disciple of the late Steve Jobs or a skeptic who rooted for Samsung, everyone is waiting for those exclusive f...
Hand Coming Out of Computer Monitor

How Flaws in Amazon and Apple Security Could Destroy Your Digital Life

Miranda Perry
August 13, 2014
Article, Technology
Do you ever read about online fraud or identity theft and think, I’m too smart to fall for that? Well, don’t be so sure. Earlier this month, WIRED and Gizmodo technology writer Mat Honan was the target of vicio...
Photo of an Apple USB Power Adapter

Fake iPhone Charger? Apple Will Give You $10 Trade-In Value

Sean O'Connor
August 8, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Technology
Knock-offs and generics can be a great, cheap alternative to legitimate brand name products. Most of the time, they look and work exactly like the real thing. Unfortunately, while they may work just fine, most ...
A color photo of a baby playing with an iPad.

Apple Settles Class-Action Lawsuit with Parents of In-App Buying Kids

Sean Boulger
July 1, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
Kids love Apple. Between educational apps like Reading Raven and games like Candy Crush Saga, an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch can keep toddlers and young children engaged for hours. Unfortunately, some kids a few...

New Device Can Use iPhone Chargers to Hack Your Info

Sean Boulger
June 14, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Technology
What would you do if your iPhone were hacked and you didn't even know it? An alarming new discovery suggests that iPhone chargers can be modified to use as a powerful hacking tool. If scammers use this techn...

Strange But True: iPad Scammers Sell UK Man a Box of Potatoes

Sean Boulger
June 7, 2013
Article, Culture, General Consumer
Ever wish you could score an amazing deal on a shiny new Apple iPad? One gentleman in the UK thought he was getting an incredible bargain on an iPad for sale on the street. Instead, the man paid almost $400 (US...
Color photo of an iPhone 4S sitting on a white MacBook Pro keyboard.

Apple’s New Two-Step Verification Boosts Your Security in the iCloud

Sean Boulger
April 4, 2013
Article, Dating Site, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology
Things like online security and password protection are more important than ever these days, as many of us are beginning to seriously "plug in" to a degree that's never been possible before. It almost doesn't m...
Scambook TV's exclusive GooPad Mini fake iPad Mini video review

Fake iPad Mini Exclusive Review: GooPad Mini Android Tablet Unboxing

Miranda Perry
April 4, 2013
Article, Featured, General Consumer, Technology, Video
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