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Scams Expert
Sid Kirchheimer
Sid Kirchheimer writes Scam Alert and covers consumer issues for the AARP Bulletin. The author of "Scam-Proof Your Life", he is an avid gardener and home-improvement DIYer.
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Beware Online Cheaters Out to Steal Your Heart - and Money
Dating site impostors, malicious electronic greeting cards and other ruses. read
Scammers Target Small Businesses
Marketing and promotion ploys leave business owners ripe for a rip-off. read
It's a Cruel Cyberworld: A Scammer's Glossary
Know what phishing and skimming mean? Learn the lingo of computer hackers and ID thieves. read
Cyber-Threat Trends to Watch Out For in 2013
Experts predict a surge in computer and cellphone scams. Read
Are These 'Scams' for Real?
Four false alarms that never die and are ever so enticing to share. Read
Recognizing Fake Certifications
Strings of letters after an adviser’s name look impressive, but may mean nothing. read
Play It Safe on Social Networks
Restrict your personal information or your risk of identity theft may double. Read
7 Common Snowbird Scams
Beware of crooks who flock south for the winter to prey on older seasonal residents. read
Avoid a PIN Number Data Breach
How to safeguard the 4-digit gateway to your money and identity. read
6 Important Tips for Buying Tires
Your car’s performance and safety depend on the rubber that meets the road. read
6 Common Door-to-Door Scams
With autumn comes a rise in front-door fraud involving magazines, meat and maintenance. read
Don't Let The Bedbug Scam Bite You
Con artists charge high prices but fail to exterminate the critters. read
'Who’s Who' Directory Scams
With vanity publishers, fame and honors can cost you a small fortune. read
Beware These Medicare Scams
Don’t let Medicare open enrollment open your bank account to thieves. read
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