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Who pays for the glasses?

A WTOP listener went to an eye doctor because of vision problems. During the course of treatment, her current glasses were examined by a member of the staff and badly scratched.

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Don't walk your fingers this way

If you're a business owner and receive an invoice that states there's a debt collection pending against you if you don't pay up immediately, what should you do?

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A hotel email scam

A Computerworld.com article warns readers about a new email message that pretends to be from a hotel.

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Hearing aids and cellphones

If you wear a hearing aid and find it difficult to use a cellphone, we have some information that may help.

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Is it really an inheritance?

I was a little suspicious because I don't know of any family member who has recently died and left me money.

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Be wary when posting a job

If your business posts an employment opportunity online, watch out -- you may be targeted by crooks.

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Crooks using technology to rip you off

Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) are being used to defraud businesses and consumers, reports the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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Researching a charity

There are always natural disasters, and there are always crooks looking to take advantage of other people's woes by scamming the public.

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Some calling cards don't add up

The Hispanic Institute warns that some shady companies are shortchanging Hispanic consumers.

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A work-at-home offer to avoid

The ad appeared in a local paper and claimed computer users could make up to $45,000 a year working at home.

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