Personal Finance

Planning a vacation? Avoid travel scams

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Feeling like a vacation? Don't get caught in a travel scam As temperatures are heating up, consumers’ thoughts are increasingly turning to making vacation plans. Unfortunately, scammers will be on the lookout as well … for unwary victims.

Avoiding online car buying scams

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Don't fall for an online auto-buying scam When it comes time to buy a car, consumers are more empowered than ever thanks in large part to the Internet and its offerings of car reviews, online vehicle history reports, detailed car listings, and more. The Internet has also, unfortunately, given scammers a new venue to find auto-buying victims.

Scammers preying on weak economy in top frauds of 2009

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NCL's Fraud Center has released its annual list of top scams The recession is helping at least some people prosper despite tough economic times – scammers preying on consumers who are looking for ways to earn money. NCL's Fraud Center has just released its annual Top Ten Scams report, and the news for consumers is that scammers are going after those of us hit hard by the economy in 2009.