Q. Have economic troubles led to an increase in scams ? — LG Winston-Salem Journal Check companies out with the NC Attorney General's Office or the Better Business Bureau before making major purchases. • Join the Do Not Call Registry. … Consumer Complaints Up Nearly 20 Percent WFMY News 2 all 16 news articles

Steuben sheriff warns residents against phone scam Elmira Star-Gazette The Steuben County Sheriff's Office is warning cell phone users about a possible scam involving callers who claim to be from banks. The sheriff's office has … and more

Woman loses $1500 to scam Galesburg Register-Mail The company then sends an employment packet which includes business evaluation forms, a training assignment and a cashier's check ranging from $900 to $4000 …

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Crown reduces number of charges against Norbourg five in effort to simplify case Winnipeg Free Press Lacroix was sentenced last October to 13 years in jail after quickly pleading guilty to 200 fraud -related charges in a $130-million scam that involved 9200 … and more

Financial aid scam sent to student e-mail Six Mile Post Students should also check the business records if planning to find an adviser, get a student loan or simply seek counseling from outside the college. … and more

Former Saints teammates file suit over investment The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey and former defensive lineman Charles Grant are suing ex-teammate Kevin Houser over investments … and more

Steuben sheriff warns against cell phone scam Elmira Star-Gazette The Steuben County Sheriff's Office is warning cell phone users about a possible scam involving callers who claim to be from banks. The sheriff's office has … and more

Grundy County Woman Targeted In Scam Trenton Republican Times Accompanying the letter was an authentic check for $4800 from Keypack Industries-TN, drawn on an account from Lake City Bank of Warsaw, IN. …

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Satyam gets 6/10 in Forrester report Livemint Mumbai: More than a year after Satyam Computer Services Ltd emerged at the centre of the largest fraud in Indian corporate history, its new avatar Mahindra … and more

Goddard reminds seniors to be aware of lottery and sweepstakes scams AZFamily “With many scam artists taking aim at seniors, I want all Arizonans to be armed with the knowledge they need to stay safe and stop crimes before they happen … Arizona official wants seniors safe from scams Sierra Vista Herald all 2 news articles

Tennessee Attorney General Warns About Fake Check Scams Eyewitness News Memphis Counterfeit checks are being used in a growing number of fraudulent schemes such as foreign lottery scams , check overpayment scams , Internet auction scams …

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Philanthropist sued for insurance scheme UPI.com … (UPI) — Three insurance companies are suing a well-known Rhode Island philanthropist on grounds he preyed on the terminally ill in an investment scam . … and more

Credit.com News Online learning opportunities featured for National Consumer Protection Week 2010 Stamford Plus Magazine … Week website called “ Scam Watch” includes print materials and videos to help consumers learn about and avoid being cheated by fake check scams , … Get the facts on “Dollars and Sense” during National Consumer Protection Week, Duluth Weekly all 31 news articles

Get the facts on “Dollars and Sense” during National Consumer Protection Week, Duluth Weekly So, it's simple: if you are asked to send in money in order to enter a sweepstakes or collect your prize, it's a scam . Home Repairs – Many Georgians are … and more

Increasing Online Identity Fraud Highlights the Need for Consumers to Better … MarketWatch (press release) Check out the seller — Look for online merchants who are members of a seal-of-approval program that sets voluntary guidelines for privacy-related practices … and more

ABC News Investment 'Psychic' Accused of Financial Fraud ABC News … cow pies” because investors are more vigilant about the scams and — cash-strapped by the recession — are requesting access to their investments . … SEC charges market psychic alleging $6M scam The Associated Press Stock Market 'Psychic' Charged With Duping Investors DailyFinance S.E.C. Charges Psychic With Securities Fraud New York Times (blog) THINQ.co.uk

Six arrests in wine investment probe Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review Scotland Yard has made six arrests in connection with a suspected fine wine investment scam . Fraud squad officers believe that tens of thousands of pounds …

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Fraud prevention in the workplace Manila Bulletin Of course, the more sensitive the position, the more thorough the background check should be. It would be wise to check on the family background, …

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Developer in Easley scandal owes $700000 plus to county Jacksonville Daily News New York investment advisor Bernie Madoff was convicted in 2009 of running the largest investment fraud scheme in US History. He is serving 150 years in a … and more

NewswireToday (newswire) – 03/08/2010 Orlando, FL United States – Legal professionals are finding ways to set themselves apart from their competition. The Azam Law Firm of Lake Mary, Florida, is one of the firms using a flat fee rate rather than hourly billing for legal representation

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