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Online Scams Target You

Online scammers like people our age for two reasons: They know we love the Web, and they know we trust people.

The result? More young people are being ripped off online right now than ever. Watch out for these scams:

FireFox Enhancement! FireFox is a great open-source browser recommended by a lot of consumer types—free and fast. They’ve just released a wicked new version, too—for free. But scammers in Russia and China are trying to sell the new version, and as a bonus, when you pay for what should be free, the scammers download a virus on your computer. Thanks for nothing! So, what do you do? Download FireFox from only one site: www.mozilla.com.

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Finding the Best Deals Shopping Online

October 2008

Busy schedules, rising prices, and costly gas have many consumers turning to the Internet to do their shopping. While shopping online can be convenient, it can also be costly if you aren’t careful. This month's report provides some tips to help you make sure you are getting the best deals while shopping safely online.

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October 2008

Consumers Warned to Avoid Fake E-mails Tied to Bank Mergers

Eleven 2009 vehicles earn Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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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?