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Warm weather brings out the crooks

There are many legitimate door-to-door salespeople, but there are some bad apples you need to know about.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, consumer reports

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Passports ... the true expiration dates

If you are planning a trip abroad, you may be surprised to learn that many countries require passports be valid six months beyond the date of return.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, passports

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When 'no' means 'yes'

Negative options schemes are still causing problems for consumers.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, Jesse Willms, Federal Trade Commission

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Is it really a renewal?

Is the magazine renewal offer from the publisher or a company trying to take your money?

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Eliminate your debts?

A website promises a legal way to pay off your mortgage, as well as clear up your credit card debts. Should you believe the claims?

Tags: Shirley Rooker, Internet Crime Complaint Center

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Trip insurance

If you are traveling this summer, have you considered trip insurance?

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Medical emergency trip insurance

The way your trip insurance policy defines a medical emergency may have a significant effect on your family.

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When free isn't free

It is a scam that is becoming more and more common.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, scam

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Driving pet peeves

An email from Carol reminded me that many people need driver's ed and a lesson in manners.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, Watkins Mill High School, driver

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More on new nutritional labels

As of early March, food products such as ground chicken, beef and turkey must carry detailed nutritional labeling.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, nutrition

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