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Protecting the vulnerable from scamsters
Feb 14, 2011
The list of scams seems endless. Pump-and-dump swindles. Deceptive charities. Ponzi schemes. Foreign lotteries. Foreclosure scams. Telemarketing...
Fake Nigerian princes aren't all bad, maybe they're just bored
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John Moe
Jan 25, 2011
That's what Nigerian internet entrepreneur Oo Nwoye is saying in a recent blog post. She says the people trying to pull those email scams are not...
OMG! You've fallen for a Facebook hoax!
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John Moe
Nov 29, 2010
The security firm Sophos has issued a warning to Facebook users that another scam is on the loose. If you see a link that says "OMG OMG OMG... I...
What good is technology if it can't get you tickets to Dancing with the Stars and The Boss?
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John Moe
Nov 19, 2010
On Thursday, the US Department of Justice announced the latest in the case of the CAPTCHA ticket snatchers. Three men have pleaded guilty on...
529 college savings plan for relative
Apr 1, 2010
Question: I want to open a 529 account for my nephew (who's turning one next week) and contribute to it. Can I do so? Or only my nephew's parents...
Selling timeshare
Feb 10, 2010
Question: We have a timeshare that we would like to sell. What is the best method for selling a timeshare? There are many web sites advertising...
Online broker and safety
Jan 4, 2010
Question: You give great advice, Chris. Is it safe to open a Roth IRA with a well-known online broker? I need to put my money to work following a...
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IRS Email
Jan 25, 2008
Question: This e-mail appeared in my in-box and I want to verify whether or not it's legitimate. The language seems off and I don't know any reason...