Monthly Archives: November 2011

Granny Snatching: ‘Tis the Season for Elder Scams and Fraud

November 30, 2011
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Granny Snatching: ‘Tis the Season for Elder Scams and Fraud

When my son was first venturing out into the world he took a year to work and enjoy a sense of independence before starting college. He looked into numerous possibilities across a broad range of occupations, including offers to sell magazines and water filters in which the “salesman” has to buy the product up...

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Ct Consumer Complaint: Medco Sticks Customer With Expensive Lipitor As Drug Went Generic Today

November 30, 2011
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Consumers will save money MOST of the time when they order their medicine through mail from firms like Medco. However, Steve from Connecticut is one of many who got burnt from these automatic refills as Lipitor became a generic drug today and is now available for a few pennies each instead of dollars. “I...

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Dec. 11 Next Bank Transfer Day To Protest Bank Fees

November 30, 2011
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Dec. 11 Next Bank Transfer Day To Protest Bank Fees

The outrage toward large banks continues. Fresh off the heels of consumer protests over monthly debit card fees and “Bank Transfer Day” is a new movement that speaks out against high credit card rates. December 11 has been deemed “Balance Transfer Day” where consumers are encouraged to switch from high interest credit cards to...

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Your Printer May Be Vulnerable To Virus And ID Theft

November 30, 2011
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“Could a hacker from half-way around the planet control your printer and give it instructions so frantic that it could eventually catch fire? Or use a hijacked printer as a copy machine for criminals, making it easy to commit identity theft or even take control of entire networks that would otherwise be secure?” “It’s...

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