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      Miranda Perry
      November 27, 2014
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      Scambook Success Story: Nevada Woman Fights Back Against Cell Phone Fraud

      Miranda Perry
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      October 1, 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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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCS3q-T1wTQ&rel=0 (more…)...
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12 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Travel Nightmare

Miranda Perry
December 17, 2014
Article, Culture, General Consumer
Don't wake up to a holiday travel nightmare. Although you can't control everything when you travel, there are steps you can take to help ensure your trip goes smoothly. Plan ahead, be prepared and learn to hand...
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5 Quick Tips to Save Money on Thanksgiving

Miranda Perry
November 20, 2014
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
Want to save money on Thanksgiving dinner?  The big feast of 2012 is so close you can practically smell the turkey and pumpkin pie. Whether you've planned your celebration or you're just now gathering recipes, ...
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Use a Prepaid Card This Cyber Monday for Safer Shopping and to Stay On Budget

Miranda Perry
November 19, 2014
Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer, Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWCAEc4-tiA&rel=0 (more…)...
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How To Avoid Insurance Fraud After Superstorm Sandy

Stan Park
November 2, 2014
Article, General Consumer, Listing Fraud, Scam Alerts
Superstorm Sandy will undoubtedly go down as one of the most furious storms in recorded history with estimated damages topping out at $50 billion.  According to Eqecat, Inc., a catastrophic risk management firm...
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4 Easy Tips to Save on Halloween Candy, Costumes and More

Miranda Perry
October 22, 2014
Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer, Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIglSSJ_DLU&rel=0 (more…)...
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Quick Tips On Product Recalls: How To Avoid Danger

Stan Park
October 22, 2014
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
The things we buy most could present danger. (Photo: www.cbc.ca) When you buy a product, the typical, albeit ideal expectation is that it will serve its advertised purpose without a hitch.  While there are ...
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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…)...
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Looking for Love Online? Watch Out for Fake Profiles on Popular Dating Sites

Miranda Perry
September 3, 2014
Dating Profile, Dating Site, Featured, Lifestyle, Video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwEly-051zU&rel=0 (more…)...
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How to Dispute Unauthorized Credit Card Charges and Get Your Money Back

Miranda Perry
August 28, 2014
Credit Report, Featured, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money, Video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSpZ-AYPBpA&rel=0 (more…)...
Man Stressed Out By Fraud and Identity Theft

7 Stress Relief Tips: Improve Your Health and Live Longer

Miranda Perry
August 27, 2014
Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
1
Is fraud stressing you out? It’s okay. We know what you’re going through. It can be extremely stressful to deal with identity theft, unauthorized credit card charges, hacking or a bad business that ripped you o...
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How to Avoid Fake Jobs on Craigslist, LinkedIn, and Careerbuilder

Miranda Perry
August 20, 2014
Article, Craigslist, Featured, General Consumer, Lifestyle, Listing Fraud, Video, Work at Home Programs
7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf_6jeJiOPQ&rel=0 (more…)...
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How To Create a Password Even Your Ex Can’t Hack

Miranda Perry
August 14, 2014
Dating Site, Featured, Mobile Services, Technology, Video
2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt42vfZbX3c (more…)...
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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...
A Webcamera Keeps an eye on things

IP Camera Security: 4 Tips to Keep Hackers From Spying on Your Home Videos

Christina Newhall
September 12, 2013
Article, Technology
1
Today, many consumers use cameras to keep an eye on their home, office, their pet or even their children by checking a live Internet video stream. Internet Protocol cameras (or IP cameras) have become very affo...
A color photo of a computer mouse.

Smart Shopper: The Secret to Getting the Best Online Bargains

Sean Boulger
August 26, 2013
Article, Consumer
Attention, online shoppers! Do you want to know the secret to getting the best bargains and the hottest deals on the web? Here's a smart shopper tip: certain days of the week yield better deals than others. ...

Get Back to School Savings with 4 Smart Shopper Tips for College Dorm Life

Christina Newhall
August 23, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle
Going away to college is an exciting time for students and parents. But lost in the excitement of meeting roommates and choosing classes, it’s easy to miss a simple truth: going away to college is also a very e...
Photo of a school bus

Protect Your Child’s Privacy from Back to School Identity Theft

Christina Newhall
August 20, 2013
Article, Lifestyle
It's back to school time, and in between shopping for great values on school supplies, parents are also being asked to fill out any number of forms for their child’s school. School registration forms may ask fo...
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No Internet? 3 Simple Tips to Get Back Online in an Emergency

Sean O'Connor
August 19, 2013
Article, Technology
What do you do when your internet goes down in an emergency? How do you get back online? So much of our daily lives depend on reliable internet access that when the internet goes down, we're struck with a po...
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10 Essential Tips to Avoid Used Car Salesman Scams

Sean O'Connor
July 18, 2013
Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer
7
Car shopping can be fun and exciting, but it also has the potential to turn into a nightmare. Just think of your friend with the hellish story about buying a lemon or haggling with a dealership. So how can you ...

5 Reasons Why Anyone Can Be Scammed

Miranda Perry
June 10, 2013
Article, Featured, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
4
Anyone can be scammed. When we blame victims for being ignorant, we make it easier for scammers to get away with their crimes. Sharon Osgood just wanted to buy Super Bowl tickets. Shut out during the initia...
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