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So, What Would You Do With This Phone Call?

You answer the phone, and there’s this nice lady on the phone.

She says she works for Greenpeace and asks if you would like to make a donation to save the whales that are being killed in the Norwegian Sea.

Of course! You’ll help them fight these animal abusers!

You decide to donate $100 to the good cause—your savings for four months.

But hold it: how do you know if your money ends up at the right address?

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Tips for Saving $$$

September 2008

The past few months have seen continuing high prices at the gas pump and rising prices at the supermarket checkout counter. Uncertain economic times also make most of us budget conscious. Have you been looking for ways to save a few dollars? Then, this report’s for you. This month I've searched the Web for lots of tips to help you save dollars. The savings can start to add up, the more tips you follow.

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Credit Card Phishing

Will You Be Lucky Enough to Get a Call Like This?

You’re sitting around when you get a call from someone who says they are with your credit card company’s fraud department. There’s “suspicious” activity on your account.

Because you are very smart, you know scam artists make calls like this and start questioning the caller.

“Well, I understand your suspicion,” she says, “but my badge number is 148236. You’re welcome to call the number on your credit card if you don’t want to talk with me, but please talk with someone in the fraud department immediately. We think someone is charging to your account.”

The lady sounds pretty legit, but you’re still thinking about hanging up when she continues…

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September 2008

Natural Disasters Also Spawn Scams

StraightTalk about Identity Theft Monitoring Services