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Be wary of credit repair scamsPacific Daily NewsUnfortunately if you wait until a problem erupts, you may fall victim to individuals or companies that charge to fix your credit. Here are 10 ways to tell if you are the target of a credit-repair scam. 1. You are not informed of your rights. …Debunking credit myths: [...]

Bankrate’s Financial Security Index finds disquiet on the money front. Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

College graduates who need temporary work while looking for full-time jobs may be interested in mystery shopping, but the FTC cautions that many mystery shopping offers are scams. View full post on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Text of Press Releases

Gary Bollan wary of ‘dangerous’ Elgin LIVINGSTON have the chance to open up a three-point gap at the top of the Third Division at Almondvale tonight, when they face an Elgin side still reeling after losing 5-1 t Read more on The Scotsman: Sport

Be Wary Of Scams Masquerading As Haiti Relief It’s a very natural reaction for many of us, we see the horrible stories coming out of Haiti after a devastating earthquake nearly leveled the capital of Port au Prince and we want to help the victims. While the first thought might be to find clothes, food, [...]

AG: Be Wary Of Thieves Posing As Census Workers With the U.S. Census process beginning, residents are asked to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. Read more on WAPT Jackson

Wary of property tax hike Craig Lang has a fear when it comes to state budget cutting by the governor and the Legislature. He’s scared of budget cuts eventually forcing a property tax increase by local governments. Read more on Iowa Farmer

Harney: Be wary of reverse mortgages WASHINGTON — If you, your relatives or friends are contemplating applying for a reverse mortgage in 2010, check out the new guidelines proposed earlier this month by the federal regulatory agencies for financial institutions. Read more on San Jose Mercury News