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Scams on the Move… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, May 16, 2012
by Carol Odell

You are moving! That in itself is stressful. So many tasks to do and changes to make. Make sure keeping your posessions safe is stress free.

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Pack to Avoid Scams… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, May 09, 2012
by Carol Odell

When you are packing for those summer trips, think about what you don’t want to take along and what not to do on the trip --- to avoid con artists.

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Need to Know, FTC Privacy Rules… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, May 02, 2012
by Carol Odell

Small businesses and consumers need to know how customer personal information should be handled online and offline.

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Putting Ads on Your Car Scam… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2012
by Carol Odell

You see an online ad. "Earn $400 each month just driving your car." Should you click it?

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Internet-related Crimes… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2012
by Carol Odell

“Robbery by appointment” is a frequently used phrase these days by news writers warning people of Internet-related crimes. These crimes are on the rise nationwide.

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Unethical Conduct Lurking says Carol

Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2012
by Carol Odell

Who is ethical? Who can I trust? Scams and scandals are always in the news.

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Tips for Ordering Online… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, March 28, 2012
by Carol Odell

A friend ordered a prom dress from China through eBay for her daughter. Learn from this cautionary tale.

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Online Dating Scams… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, March 21, 2012
by Carol Odell

Are you thinking --- who would ever do online dating? More people than you think. But as with anything, you have to be careful so you are not scammed.

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Fraudster Calls… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, March 14, 2012
by Carol Odell

If someone calls you at home or on your cell giving your personal information and names and telephone numbers of relatives and friends, would you think the call has to be legit? Think again.

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Credit Repair Trickery… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, March 07, 2012
by Carol Odell

Con artists are offering too good to be true “opportunities” for people needing and wanting to fix their bad credit.

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Is It a Job or a Scam… says Carol

Posted Thursday, March 01, 2012
by Carol Odell

Recently a friend called me about an ad. She is retired and needs to supplement her income and fill some time with a part-time job. Not an unlikely scenario these days with the challenging economy and cost of living.

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Choose Your Pet Wisely… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2012
by Carol Odell

Katie’s day seemed normal. By the end of the day, she suddenly had adopted a dog that would change her life.

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It Could Cost You More Than You Think… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2012
by Carol Odell

You have heard the commercials on TV. “But wait. There’s more. If you call within the next five minutes we..."

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Protect Your Cell Phone… says Carol

Posted Thursday, February 02, 2012
by Carol Odell

Have you heard of cell phone subscriber fraud? It’s when someone signs up for service with fraudulently-obtained information of false identification.

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Car Repair Laws… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012
by Carol Odell

The average car on the road is 11.1 years old. Even though cars are better quality these days, car repair costs better be in your budget. Also, know your rights.

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Bypass Hotel Photo Fake Outs… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012
by Carol Odell

We arrived at our hotel on Maui, took in the scenic views and warm breeze, and went to our hotel room. That’s when the bump came in our trip.

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Make Your Password Safe… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2012
by Carol Odell

Coming up with a new password is painful, isn’t it? The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) sent out an alert that listed the top 25 common passwords.

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Happiness is… says Carol

Posted Wednesday, January 04, 2012
by Carol Odell

Have you ever considered that mind-wandering can affect your happiness? And your productivity?

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To Buy or Not to Buy says Carol

Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011
by Carol Odell

Do you need insurance coverage for your water and sewer lines? Your BBB has received hundreds of phone calls from people who want to know if they need to purchase this insurance.

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Protect Your Mail says Carol

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011
by Carol Odell

With the mail picking up for the holiday season it’s a good time to focus on mail theft.

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