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· If you lost money to a scam that involved a Western Union wire transfer between Jan. 1, 2004 and Jan. 19, 2017, you have until Feb. 12, 2018, to submit a claim here and see if you’re eligible for a refund. Why? The government found that Western Union had aided and abetted scammers’ wire fraud efforts. Common cons involving wire transfers include lottery scams, grandparent scams, romance scams and so many more ways of tricking you to give up your money!
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Your dear author has a confession: If she received a message saying she’d been chosen for the beloved HGTV show Property Brothers (in which two tall twins come in, essentially take a wrecking ball to your home, and upgrade you with an open floor plan, modern grey paint and shiny kitchen appliances), she might have fallen for it. But you won’t, because now you know that scammers are contacting the reality show’s fans and promising home makeovers (via Facebook, in this instance, and not in a particularly convincing manner at that). HGTV has advised anyone who thinks they’ve received communication from the brothers to confirm its authenticity “by sending your name along with…
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Would-be e-commerce entrepreneurs should take note of recent lawsuits that Amazon and Washington state’s attorney general have filed against a major seller of “business opportunities” that allegedly help people make loads of money selling goods on Amazon.com. The suits allege that two brothers who live in Massachusetts engaged in deceptive marketing and sales practices by promising that their company, FBA Stores, LLC, would enable sellers to make tens of thousands of dollars (for one hour of work a day, natch). The brothers offered webinars and in-person seminars, where they’d aggressively market—wait for it—more coaching and seminars, including a $20,000 "Master Mentor" …
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An elderly Caucasian man who is (clearly) neither Nigerian nor a prince has been implicated in hundreds of the infamous “Nigerian prince” email scams. According to Vice, Michael Neu of Louisiana’s arrest is “notable because—while the Nigerian prince scam has reached a certain level of cultural saturation—very few perpetrators get caught.” You’ve probably heard of the scam (which is so old it predates email): An African royal or government official emails to tell you that you’re due some sort of huge inheritance, but first you’ve got to give up your bank account information (or send money directly) to receive the windfall. It’s amazing that people are still falling for the…
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The “hitman scam” is heating up around the country, and while it’s horrifying, it’s also easy to not fall for the extortion attempt once you’re aware of what’s happening. Put simply, a person contacts you claiming that they’ve been hired to kill you (or will otherwise end your life, perhaps without even being paid to do it, in some cases). Fortunately, the scammers behind this one usually aren’t the brightest bulbs—one dummy even emailed the CHIEF OF POLICE (!) of a New York town telling her that her life would be spared in exchange for what amounted to $6,639 (.40 in bitcoin currency to be exact). The “hitmen,” who know that you’ll probably be freaking out after the deat…
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If you’re like this author, “presents” this holiday season consisted mainly of gift cards from loved ones baffled by what to get you. While gift cards are the “safe” option gift-wise, they also have a dangerous side, particularly if you’re trying to resell them to someone who appreciates dining at that chain restaurant more than you do. (Seriously, mom, Chili’s?!) But before you sell the card, beware! The National Consumers League (NCL) reports that they see “a spike in scams involving the resale of gift cards” each January. How do these scams work? Sellers often find “buyers” (i.e., scammers) on popular sites like Craigslist or eBay. Once the buyer pays, the seller email…
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There is only one 10-letter word in the English language which can be typed using only the top row of keys on a QWERTY keyboard. What is it?
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  There was a game we used to play We would hit the town on Friday night And stay in bed until Sunday We used to be so free We were living for the love we had and Living not for reality It was just my imagination [x3] There was a time I used to pray I have always kept my faith in love It's the greatest thing from the man above The game I used to play I've always put my cards upon the table Let it never be said that I'd be unstable It was just my imagination [x3] There is a game I like to play I like to hit the town on Friday night And stay in bed until Sunday We'll always be this free We will be living for the love w…
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does anyone have the number and pin to a Monday night meeting conference line? Thanks
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Puerto Rico remains largely without electricity after hurricane Maria ripped through the island and destroyed much of its electricity grid. With rebuilding efforts underway from both non-profits and governmental aid, the U.S. territory has been able to reactivate just over 12% of the electricity grid and expects 25% of the grid to be online in the next month. Reconstruction of transmission lines and electrical infrastructure is expected to cost upwards of $5 billion, according to Ricardo Ramos, chief executive of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority. With a public utility service that’s strapped in massive debt and linked to a bankruptcy filing in July, major funding fo…
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