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04/01/2013
Internet browsers are the most commonly-used software on workstations and mobile platforms, but they are also used to track our browsing habits and a common entry point for hackers.
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03/25/2013
Complaints in the U.S about Jamaican scams continue to grow, with a conservative estimate of annual losses of more than $300 million.
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05/14/2012
The evolving methods used by cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, consumers’ two most powerful tools are research and skepticism.
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03/03/2012
National Consumer Protection Week, which this year begins on Sunday, is an annual collaboration between the government and nonprofit organizations to educate consumers about how to make informed buying decisions.
Participating government agencies include the Federal Trade Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the various bank regulators. In addition to the Better Business Bureau, nonrofit partners include AARP, the Consumer Federation of America and the National Urban League. A complete list of participants can be found on at ncpw.gov.
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07/05/2011
If you have a smart phone or mobile device, you’ve probably used apps. Easy to download and often free, apps allow you to play games, get directions and access news, weather and other information. In 2010 alone, consumers downloaded approximately 11 billion apps. Tablets, smart phones and mobile devices are taking over the digital market.
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07/04/2011
Looking for a way to get in shape? Joining a health club, fitness center, gym or sports club can be a great way to improve your physical condition
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06/20/2011
Email, purporting to be from Google Support, claims that the recipient will lose his or her Gmail account if he or she does not reply with the account's username and password and other personal inform
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04/18/2011
The time is nearing. It’s almost summer season and that means the second flock of gym goers are suiting up to shed some pounds for that bathing suit. Thoughts of January’s failed resolutions or last year’s holiday binge have passed, and in their place are new, cheery thoughts of treadmills, free weights and personal trainers.
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01/10/2011
We've all heard the standard tips about preventing identity theft and credit card fraud. But what would a real identity thief tell you if he had the chance? Dan DeFelippi, who was convicted of credit
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01/01/2008
If you’ve ever locked yourself out of your car or home, you know what a hassle it can be. Your first thought is to get someone to help you out of your situation. If a family member or friend can’t deliver a spare set of keys, your next call might be to a local locksmith. But before you make that call, consider this: According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, some locksmiths advertising in your local telephone book may not be local at all. They may not have professional training. What’s more, some of them may use intimidating tactics and overcharge you.
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06/01/2007
The possibility of losing your home because you can't make the mortgage payments can be terrifying. Perhaps you are one of the many consumers who took out a mortgage that had a fixed rate for the first two or three years and then had an adjustable rate. Or maybe you're anticipating an adjustment, and want to know what your payments will be and whether you'll be able to make them. Or maybe you're having trouble making ends meet because of an unrelated financial crisis.
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03/01/2005
A good credit rating is very important. Businesses inspect your credit history when they evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, and even leases. They can use it when they choose to give or deny you credit or insurance, provided you receive fair and equal treatment. Sometimes, things happen that can cause credit problems: a temporary loss of income, an illness, even a computer error. Solving credit problems may take time and patience, but it doesn’t have to be an ordeal.
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11/01/2004
Flip through a magazine, scan a newspaper, or channel surf and you see them everywhere: Ads that promise quick and easy weight loss without diet or exercise. Wouldn’t it be nice if — as the ads claim — you could lose weight simply by taking a pill, wearing a patch, or rubbing in a cream? Too bad claims like that are almost always false.
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03/01/2004
Of all the many different types of credit - for example, retail credit, loans, charge cards, and mortgages - utility credit may be the one that most people cannot do without. Utility credit is the credit extended to users of gas, electricity, and water services. Phone service also can be considered a utility.
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07/01/2003
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection champion. The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices in the marketplace. The FTC provides the information consumers need to spot and avoid fraud and deception.
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