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Future Service Agreements

A future service agreement involves a large up front payment by cash or check for a long-term membership or service.

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How to find a good roofer

Since it isn't likely you are going to go up on the roof and inspect the work, it is important that you find someone who is trustworthy.

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Emergency calls from cell phones

Increasingly, consumers are dropping landlines and relying on cell phones for all calls. Is this a mistake?

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Used cars & flood damage

There have been floods in many parts of our country, and you can bet a lot of cars have been damaged by those waters.

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Free info on government grants

The online site offers information on free government grants for $7.50. It will provide information on federal government grants that never have to be repaid.

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Old scam, new technology

Don't you just love the way technology is used to reinvent old scams?

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IRS refund fraud

What a delightful email -- she's going to get a tax refund in the amount of $178.80!

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Protection against eye damage

The sun can certainly lift your mood, but it can also do damage to your eyes.

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A robbery without a gun

Pickpockets don't need a gun to rob you -- all they need is an opportunity to lift your wallet or purse.

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Warning to small business owners

It sounded like a legitimate request from a company in England.

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