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      Christina Newhall
      September 20, 2013
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      Admin
      September 7, 2016
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      January 12, 2017
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      June 24, 2016
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      June 20, 2016
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      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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      Is Your Money Safe? US Banks Hacked: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase and Citigroup

      Miranda Perry
      September 27, 2014
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      Facebook Privacy Pitfalls

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      October 22, 2013
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      August 11, 2016
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      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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      June 5, 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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      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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      Leah
      May 17, 2013
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      December 21, 2016
    • Top Nigerian Online Scammer Arrested

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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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      Scambook Gives Update on Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Progress

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      August 12, 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

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      July 13, 2014
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Don’t Get Scam-Burned This Summer

Team Scambook
May 14, 2014
Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle
The temperature's rising and scam artists are out to play.  With consumers powering on the AC and contemplating home improvements, culprits looking to make an extra dollar have tailored the perfect deals to ree...
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Dance School Kids Lose Over $60k in Alleged Disney World Vacation Scam

Sean O'Connor
August 29, 2013
Article, Lifestyle
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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 ...
A color photo of a big, old jet airliner.

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...
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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