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Beware of 'pump and dump' schemes

"Pump and dump" is one of the most common investment frauds, and it is fueled by the Internet and a carefully orchestrated sales campaign.

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Check out rebates and financing offers first

If you're in the market for a new car, make certain you're aware of any rebates being offered by the manufacturer.

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Insurance premiums

Is it really true that if you file a claim against your car insurance, no matter how small, the premiums will go up? The answer: maybe!

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Downsized products

What do Kleenex tissues, Oreo cookies and Dawn dishwashing liquid have in common?

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Spam: And the winner is...

Guess what country is at the top of the list for relaying spam?

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Taping phone conversations

If you are receiving abusive phone calls, you may be tempted to tape them. But it may not be legal.

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Beware of misleading percentages

Does two plus two always equal four? No, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota.

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A popular insurance scam

Here's one fraudulent way to get rid of a car you no longer want.

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A sport or a scam?

Spear phishing isn't a way of catching fish. It's a way of catching unwary consumers.

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Stolen checks

You order checks from your bank but they never arrive. You think they were lost in the mail and order another set. Then you discover that your checking account balance is zero.

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