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Postings about stolen merchandise. (Moderated)
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Eureka!!
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EUREKA!!! Wednesday, March 6th, 1996 Americans are renowned for our Yankee ingenuity. We seem to love to tinker, create and invent. When someone does invent something new, they quite rightly want to get it registered and promoted. That's when they... more »
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Consumer Co-Op Fraud
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CONSUMER CO-OP HELL Tuesday, April 9th, 1996 Many of us are used to seeing pyramid schemes out there on the Net. Well, here's a twist that you might find interesting. These groups go by many names, Co-Op's, Purchasing Alliance, Buyer's Leagues, etc. They make you... more »
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Mystical Phone Numbers
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500=700=900=???? Friday, April 12th, 1996 No, this is not some warped mathematical equation. Most people know that 900 numbers are pay-per-call numbers. Did you know that 500 and 700 numbers are also pay-per-call? If you call a number with a 500 or 700 code... more »
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Expensive Surprises!
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*** Expensive Surprises *** Recently I've been in contact with dozens of folks who thought they would be able to quickly set up a web store and earn a great living. You'll see claims that look like: "Our Ecommerce Catalog is guaranteed to earn you $10,000 per month within the next 6 months! If it doesn't, we will give you the catalog for free!"... more »
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FTC Credit Repair Facts
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FTC REPAIRS CREDIT REPAIR Monday, April 15th, 1996 Last Thursday, the FTC announced 15 cases against credit repair firms as a part of "Operation Payback," a joint effort between the FTC and 10 State Attorneys General. "Operation Payback" is a federal-state crackdown on... more »
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Sweepstakes Sweep!
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SWEEPSTAKES SWEEP THE NET Friday, April 19th, 1996 Many people are familiar with those little cards or letters in the mail that say "You JOHN Q. PUBLIC have definitely been found eligible to win. Please send 19.95 to..." Most people throw them away, and for good reason.... more »
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Charitable Contributions?
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CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS What To Watch For Anytime you get a call asking you to make a contribution on behalf of a public agency, such as local or state police, fire, or emergency rescue workers, ask the caller to send you written information. Many of the calls are bogus. The money goes to the telemarketers who make... more »
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Wired for Action?
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WIRED FOR ACTION Tuesday, January 23rd, 1996 Today's con artist no longer relies on "a check in the mail" to complete fraudulent transactions. New, electronic transmission networks are available to part a victim from his money almost instantly. Watch out... more »
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Credit Card Scams
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SCAM ARTISTS OFFERING CREDIT CARDS Wednesday, January 31st, 1996 The National Fraud Information Center (NFIC) reports numerous reports - mostly from the mid-west and mid-south - involving offering of pre-approved credit cards. The victims are told that they will get a major credit card... more »
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Free Publications?
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DON'T PAY FOR FREE PUBLICATIONS Tuesday, February 20th, 1996 You wouldn't want to pay good money for something you could get for free, right? You shouldn't have to. There are many different publications made by the Federal Government which are available free of charge to anyone who... more »
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