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WHAT THE NEW SCAM ARTISTS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
april 13, 2007
Cunning Cons
ABC News's Brian Ross reveals the scam that's costing Americans billions. How he caught con artists in the act.
Protect Your Credit
Scam prevention expert Sid Kirchheimer offers tips on how to stop telemarketers and avoid identity theft.
Oprah Scams
Don't be fooled by a scam promising Oprah tickets, travel and money. How to spot a fake.
Fleecing of America
A fax from a stranger cost one woman thousands. A warning to anyone looking to get rich quick.
Wedding Woes
This bride-to-be thought she won her dream dress during an online auction. Then, the nightmare began.
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Cunning Cons
The secrets of the new scam artists???exposed! One woman tried to help a stranger and lost everything. Millions of Americans have been conned already???will you be next? More

Protect Your Credit
Scam prevention expert Sid Kirchheimer offers tips on how to protect your identity, stop junk mail and be safer online. More

Inside Tips to Protect Your Identity
By now, the most basic ways to protect yourself from identity theft are well known. What else can you do to keep the identity wolves from your door? More

You've Been Victimized—Now What?
Scam prevention expert Sid Kirchheimer outlines the steps you should take if you are victimized by identity theft. More
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