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      December 14, 2016
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      Anti-SLAPP Laws: Why You Should Want Them

      Stan Park
      June 15, 2014
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      Admin
      September 7, 2016
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      July 29, 2013
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      January 12, 2017
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    • Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested

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

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

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      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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      Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Info Secure on Public WiFi

      Sean Boulger
      June 13, 2013
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      June 24, 2016
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      June 20, 2016
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      June 17, 2016
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      Fake Angry Birds Game Is A Dangerous Imposter

      Stan Park
      December 6, 2014
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      Should We Eat Bugs Instead of Burgers?

      Sean Boulger
      May 31, 2013
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      December 5, 2016
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      November 16, 2016
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      November 3, 2016
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      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
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      Admin
      June 13, 2016
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      April 22, 2013
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      December 21, 2016
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      August 2, 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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      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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      March 13, 2013
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      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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      May 8, 2014
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Photo of MTV's K-VON Comedy on a Couch Beside My First Bacon Plush Toys

A Scambook Personal Story: Even the Experts Can Get Caught by Fraud

Miranda Perry
October 1, 2014
Article, Culture, General Consumer, Video
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Southwest Airlines Ticket Glitch Nightmare Has Happy(-ish) Ending

Miranda Perry
August 6, 2014
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
2
Once upon a time, there was an evil company that screwed its loyal customers and never made things right. That’s the bedtime story we hear every night at Scambook, and it doesn’t give us sweet dreams. But we’re...
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No Pain in Spain: Tips for Your Trips Overseas

Team Scambook
May 17, 2014
Article, Culture, General Consumer
It's safe to say Spain lands on the top 10 list of places to visit on everyone's bucket list. With glittering beaches beautiful architecture, you would find any excuse to hop on a plane and bid your friends far...
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Dance School Kids Lose Over $60k in Alleged Disney World Vacation Scam

Sean O'Connor
August 29, 2013
Article, Lifestyle
1
Over 100 dance students from Tennessee were allegedly scammed in a fake Disney World vacation scheme recently. The students and their families paid more than $60,000 collectively to take a trip to Disney World ...
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Travel Tips: How To Get the Most Out of Your Flight and Save Money

Sean Boulger
July 10, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle
Wondering how to lower travel costs and fly cheaper? Aren't we all! Travel expenses can get sky-high (pun intended), and often wind up being one of the worst parts of your summer vacation. For the savvy travele...
Photo of an airplane

Know Your Air Travel Rights and How to Fight for Them

Leah
May 23, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
For some people, the mere mention of an airport can cause an immediate blood pressure spike. From late check-ins to lost luggage, air travel can be incredibly stressful, and mistakes by airlines can cost you va...
Photo of an airplane under palm trees on a tropical vacation

Traveler Tips: Fight Jet Lag in 5 Easy Steps

Sean Boulger
April 29, 2013
Article, Lifestyle
Flying to another part of the world is an exciting and hectic adventure all on its own, but jet lag often adds an extra wrinkle to your air travel experience. When you venture far from your native time zone, yo...

Air Travel Safety Notice: TSA to Continue Ban on Small Knives on Airplanes

Sean Boulger
April 26, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
1
Anyone familiar with travel knows that there's a pretty long list of items not allowed on an airplane. Earlier this month, the TSA made waves when Administrator John Pistole announced upcoming changes to the ag...
Color Photo of Airplane in Sky

Back From Sabbatical: Phony Airline Phishing Scam Resurfaces

Sean O'Connor
April 19, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Scam Alerts
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A scam in New Jersey that just won’t go away is making headlines again. Gloucester officials are reporting a resurgence of a mailing scam that offers $1,350 for “two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the contin...
Six Colorful Cocktails with Straws and Umbrellas

Student Travel Safety Tips for a Scam-free Spring Break 2013

Leah
March 28, 2013
Article, Culture, General Consumer, Listing Fraud
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You've tied your bikini strings, packed your bags, and put the finishing touches on your airbrushed abs. It's finally time for spring break! If you're one of the millions of young adults gearing up for some fun...

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