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      Christina Newhall
      September 24, 2013
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    • Ticket Scams: Avoid ’em!

      Admin
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      Admin
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      Admin
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      Sean Boulger
      June 6, 2013
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      Team Scambook
      January 12, 2017
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    • Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested

      Admin
      August 2, 2016
    • 5 Ways to Stay Safe When Doing Online Banking

      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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      Are You Sure You're Safe? 8 Startling New Hacking Threats in Your Everyday Life

      Sean O'Connor
      August 7, 2013
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      Admin
      August 11, 2016
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      Admin
      June 24, 2016
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      Admin
      June 20, 2016
    • Theranos is sued for inaccurate blood tests and false marketing

      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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      15 Shocking Facts About Sugar

      Sean Boulger
      June 26, 2013
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      December 5, 2016
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      November 16, 2016
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      November 3, 2016
    • $5 Designer Jeans? Sign me up! (or not)

      Admin
      August 19, 2016
    • How to Know if your Eye Doctor is Breaking the Law (and costing you a lot of extra money)

      Admin
      June 22, 2016
    • Tips to avoid fraud during your summer getaway

      Admin
      June 13, 2016
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      Twinkies Are Back! Hostess Favorites Return to Stores July 15

      Sean O'Connor
      June 27, 2013
      Culture, General Consumer
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    • Election Hacked? You decide.

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      December 21, 2016
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      August 2, 2016
    • Photo of an Airport Check-in Sign

      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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      Miranda Perry
      April 1, 2013
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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
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      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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    • Scambook Q1 Market Report Exposes over $1 Billion in Scam Related Charges

      Team Scambook
      May 8, 2014
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Merry Christmas From Scambook!

Miranda Perry
December 24, 2014
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4 Quick Tips to Get the Most Value Out of After Christmas Sales

Miranda Perry
December 17, 2014
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Slow Black Friday Sales Mean Opportunity for Smart Shoppers

Christina Newhall
December 4, 2013
Article, Consumer
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is a phenomenon that’s hard to ignore in the American retail landscape. Once Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to think about Christmas shopping – though, of course, in recent yea...
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Facebook Scam Alert: Warning About Christmas Tree App Trojan Virus is a Hoax

Miranda Perry
December 2, 2013
Article, Featured, General Consumer, Technology
Scam artists are getting in the Christmas spirit and this year they're hoping to stuff your stocking with a Facebook hoax. A "warning" message is spreading on Facebook alerting users about a "Christmas Tree App...
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Watch Out for Bogus FedEx Shipping Scam This Holiday Season

Sean Boulger
November 21, 2013
Article, Featured, Scam Alerts
'Tis the season to watch out for scams. As the holidays get closer, scammers are on the prowl to exploit your Christmas spirit and rip you off. One popular holiday fraud scheme that we see each year at Scambook...
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3 Tips for Last Minute Father’s Day Shopping

Miranda Perry
June 6, 2013
Consumer, General Consumer, Video
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4 Tips for a Smart Shopper Memorial Day Weekend

Sean Boulger
May 20, 2013
Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer
Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend. It's the start of summer, a time to honor veterans, and a day for huge sales and deals. If you're determined to get the most out of your Memorial Day, you might be...
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Top 4 Activities for an Unforgettable, One of a Kind Mother’s Day

Leah
May 1, 2013
Article, Culture, General Consumer
For years you've been giving your mom the same old Mother's Day treatment: flowers, dinner, a nice card. But why not make May 12th, 2013 the most awesome Mother's Day ever? This year, spice up Mother's Day with...
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Top 3 Scams for Mother’s Day 2013 and How to Avoid Them

Miranda Perry
April 29, 2013
Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Video
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