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Newspaper Renewal Scam Targets Consumers

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Newspaper Renewal Scam Targets Consumers

Beware of mail from Associated Publishers Network and United Publishers Network.

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

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Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower…

Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

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Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…

Big Scam on Campus

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Big Scam on Campus

Jimmy Magahern, Phoenix Magazine

Tempe-Based Vemma Scammed ASU Students with Pyramid Scheme, FTC Says

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Tempe-Based Vemma Scammed ASU Students with Pyramid Scheme, FTC Says

Shanna Hogan, Phoenix New Times

Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam?

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Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam?

The impact of a celebrity endorsement.

It’s Not Webster Bank

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It’s Not Webster Bank

Texting scam targets both customers and non-customers of Webster Bank.

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

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Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

How to safely take advantage of online deals.

Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams

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Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams

There are many different kinds of legal services out there, but there’s one kind that is particularly susceptible to deceptive advertising: estate planning. Estate planning protects your assets after you…

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

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Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

Latest coronavirus scam to land on TINA.org’s radar comes packaged as a fake Fox News article.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

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Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.

‘Free’ or ‘Low Cost’ Back and Knee Braces

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‘Free’ or ‘Low Cost’ Back and Knee Braces

FTC alerts consumers to Medicare scam.

Will the Real Pinecone Research Please Stand Up

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Will the Real Pinecone Research Please Stand Up

A company posing as Pinecone Research has been up to no good, make sure not to wire money to this phony business.

Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

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Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Identify theft again leads the way with the most filed complaints in 2012.

If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

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If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…

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