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Charity Scams To Look Out For

Within hours of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, CT, social media pages began cropping up dedicated to the victims.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/08

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Avoiding Home Improvement Scams

One of the top Home Improvement Scams was the Sandy “Storm Chasers”.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/07

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The Grandparents Scam

According to the Better Business Bureau, the “Grandparent Scam” has been around a while but is still widespread.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/06

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How To Avoid Identity Theft

There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/05

Scams, Internet

Phishing Scams And How To Avoid Them

Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2013/03/04

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Better Business Bureau Warns Of Online Coupon Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning couponers to beware of a scam to steal your information online, masked in a way to save you money.

2013/01/17

Wind knocked over tree in Dover.

Saugus Police Warn Of ‘Storm Chaser’ Scams After Hurricane Sandy

Police say they come out of the woodwork after natural disasters – people soliciting plumbing, contracting or electrical work but instead steal or don’t complete the proper work.

2012/11/01

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I-Team: Magazine Subscribers Ripped Off By Mail Scam

There’s nothing worse than paying for something and getting nothing in return. That’s exactly what a lot of magazine subscribers say is happening to them.

2012/09/28

Cash, Million Dollars, Currency, U.S. Dollar

Better Business Bureau Singles Out Chinatown Travel Agency

The Bureau’s Julie Fleming says Sky Energy Travel has the the subject of numerous consumer complaints.

2012/08/09

Consumer Protection Division.

Top Consumer Complaints Of 2011

Complaints about home improvement contractors, along with used cars, insurance policies and foreclosure scams were among the top consumer gripes in Massachusetts.

2012/03/13

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