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How to Spot and Avoid a Scareware or ID Theft Protection Scam

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10 Celebrity Scam Tricks That Lurk Behind the Names of the Rich and Famous

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Lighten up! When Crazy Scams by Scam Artists Backfire, Misfire or Are Just Plain Daft

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5 College Scam Tricks That Will Hurt Your Wallet, Your Education or Your Reputation

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Cash for Clunkers Scams Flourish Amid Confusion

Celebrity scams

Urban Legends and Hoaxes Straight from the News Headlines

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Tutor Scam Alert for Work-Seekers

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Horses, Dogs, Birds Targeted in 5 New Animal Scams

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The Truth About the Saliva Test and the Discount Medical Card

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Inside Our Scam Dictionary -- 23 Terms You Need to Know

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