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KVUE.com, an Austin ABC affiliate, recently reported that the Better Business Bureau had released its list, “The 12 Scams of Christmas.” Unlike a similar McAfee list that I covered, these scams aren’t just online, they can be anywhere.
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With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday now in our rearview mirror, we’re all firmly focused on the next holiday and what to give—and I’ll be you were considering at least one gift card.
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The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has opened the door to many online and telephone scams. Nearly every day a new report surfaces about these scams driven by…
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The days of paper Christmas or “Seasons Greetings” cards are largely past and many have turned to e-cards. We’ve received some wonderful e-cards in the previous years—from the hilarious singing Santa and reindeer to the gorgeous…
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As the holidays approach, we naturally start thinking about finding a great deal on exactly the right gift for that special someone. Just when you think it could be time to downsize that gift idea, the $15.00 iPad or $25.00 diamond bracelet…
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If you know a student who’s looking for work, you may have heard about Vector Marketing. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cutco Cutlery. According to one Vector Marketing website, workforstudents.com…
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Each year at this time, security companies begin compiling their lists of the biggest scams. On Nov. 12, computer security company McAfee released its list called, “The 12 Scams of Christmas.”
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This week’s Sunday Scam Tip really falls under the heading of “worst of the week.” Attention: sir/madam: I am Paul Meyer Attorney to the late Engr. Steve Moore who died with his wife and their three kids in a car accident.
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Last week I was a guest on the Jungle Red Writers blog and brought up the subject of “snake oil salesmen.” I was referring to con artists or scammers. The post got many comments as people recounted their experiences…
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The Nigerian 419 scam is back with a new twist. An email circulating on Nov. 4 that originated in China advised recipients they are included in a list of people scammed. The email is a fraud that offers $3 million…
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Last week, we looked upriver and makai (to the mountains) at Oheo Gulch. This week’s post shows the mauka (ocean) view from Kuloa Point, which is just a bit further along the trail. This is the spot where the river in Oheo Gulch meets the ocean and, quite honestly, I had no desire to take a header […]
