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Grandpa, Grandma, I need some cash!

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Losing Weight Is Not Always Healthy

Various Scams

50% of Americans are overweight. This is an alarming statistic by itself. But what is worse is that they spend US$40 billion annually on dieting and weight-loss products. It is unimaginable that Americans can be spending so much but still be fighting

Scam News Update 16 Jul 07

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Pay $450 to Collect $850,000

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Lottery Scam: Shell Petroleum Development Company

Lottery Scam: Shell Petroleum Development Company

Lottery Scam

That is typical, lottery scam bullshit. There is no such lottery scam from Shell. All the names and stories used in the email are fake.Never send any money to these scammers. The scam is all about “paying money to get money, and you will never get your...

9 Ways to Keep Your Online Identity Secure

World Affairs

In a world where you can do virtually everything online, one has to wonder where all the information is going, and how it is being protected. High speed Internet access and devices like Blackberry's give us constant access to the Internet, and there

How To Tell The Truth At Work (Part 2 of 3)

Ethics

Here are more tips for telling the truth in your own workplace. Understanding and using these principles will help you feel more confident about the choices you make and help you develop the skills you need to tell the truth with grace and skill. *

Lottery Scam: UK Victory Lottery

Lottery Scam

The scammer is probably trying his luck with a short scam mail. Look at all the CAPS, this scammer is a newbie...-----Attached----From: JACOB WILFORD <inetm@lotto.uk.tt>Subject: RESPONSE IS NEEDEDDate: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 1:48 AMYOU HAVE

Phishing For Your Identity

Spam

Who hasn't received an email directing them to visit a familiar website where they are being asked to update their personal information? The website needs you to verify or update your passwords, credit card numbers, social security number, or even y

Third World To Benefit From New Andorra Aid Policy

World Affairs

Helping write off Africa's debts and increasing financial assistance has increased in recent years, with awareness being raised throughout the developed world by Sir Bob Geldof. The campaign to write off Africa's debts has been led politically by Br

US: Atlanta Airport Issues Pet Scam Warnings

Pet Scams

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials want the public to be aware of a pet scam involving bogus purchases and false claims that animals are being detained at the airport. The airport has some tips: • Recent scams have co

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