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6/12/2013	Watch out for Summer job scams
6/6/2013	Avoid travel scams when making summer vacation plans
5/28/2013	Lottery scammers target real winners
5/3/2013	An Online Payday Loan? Don’t Even Think About It (Or Look Into It)
4/26/2013	Sweepstakes Scam “Name-Drops” NC Attorney General
4/19/2013	Emails about Boston Marathon explosions may contain malware
4/11/2013	Watch out for strange texts
3/7/2013	Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2012
2/18/2013	Postcard promises gift, delivers a scam
2/13/2013	Credit Card Users Could See New Charges
1/29/2013	Computer scams keep popping up
1/22/2013	Use caution when meeting people online
1/14/2013	Don’t respond to alarming security system pitch
12/10/2012	Scammers on the move
11/26/2012	Scammers never take a holiday
11/19/2012	New Variation of Overpayment Scam Takes Aim at Small Business
11/14/2012	Online Public Yellow Pages targeting NC businesses, churches
11/8/2012	Official looking letter isn’t what it claims to be
11/1/2012	Storm Danger Lingers, Thanks to Scammers
10/23/2012	Don’t get tripped up by travel promotions
10/9/2012	Tech Support: Sometimes Those Geeks are Really Just Crooks
10/4/2012	Illegal “Robocalls” Irritate, Scam Consumers
10/1/2012	Beware of calls from phony drug agents
9/25/2012	Watch out for scammers trying to rip off veterans
8/23/2012	Fake Feds Use Computer-Freezing Pop Ups
8/22/2012	Information about Zeekler/Zeek Rewards
8/20/2012	Watch out for "reload" scams
7/18/2012	Crooks Using Court’s Health Insurance Ruling to Steal Private Information
6/29/2012	Keep vacation plans to yourself online
6/28/2012	Feds Aren’t Going to Pay Your Utility Bills
6/27/2012	Safe Summer Surfing
6/8/2012	Protect Your Passwords
5/24/2012	Watch out for banned driveway paver
5/15/2012	Phony Invoice Scams on the Rise
4/25/2012	These scammers work for themselves, not the government
4/19/2012	Watch out for fracking surprises when buying property
3/30/2012	Don't click that link!
3/22/2012	Tax Time is Also Scammer Time
3/14/2012	Phony Postal Service Job Doesn’t Deliver
2/27/2012	ID Thieves stealing tax refunds
2/15/2012	Scammers Use a New Method to Steal Your Money
2/6/2012	NC Sex Offender Registry goes mobile with new app
1/12/2012	Phony Cops Are Scamming Business Owners
1/6/2012	Redeem New Gift Cards Soon
12/29/2011	“Free” Airline Tickets Lure Facebook Users
11/8/2011	Tech support calling? Be suspicious.
11/2/2011	Watch out for slick magazine sales pitch
10/28/2011	Don’t respond to texts offering mortgage help
10/5/2011	Don't fall for phony job offers
9/2/2011	Hurricane-Related Facebook Post Leads to Scam Attempt
8/29/2011	Don’t Fall For Phony FEMA Officials
8/26/2011	Disaster Tips for NC Consumers
8/18/2011	Would you buy a used car from this scammer?
8/9/2011	Home repair fraudsters back in action
7/26/2011	Don’t Let Scammers Take You for Granted
7/14/2011	Beware These Fake Feds
6/27/2011	Don’t fall for phony debt collectors
6/13/2011	Watch out for calls from “Federal State Bureau of NC”
6/9/2011	Text messages from Gateway Bank are a scam
6/7/2011	Keep your cool when dealing with air conditioning repairs
5/10/2011	Business Targeted Email Scam
4/28/2011	Phony Magazine Sellers Descend on NC Neighborhoods
3/15/2011	Give to real relief efforts for Japan, not to scammers
3/10/2011	ID Thief Poses as Credit Bureau Employee to Trick Bank
3/7/2011	Scammers Piggyback on NC Lottery
2/25/2011	Don’t Fall For Phony Debt Collectors
2/18/2011	Tax Time Means Phony IRS Scams
2/10/2011	Some “Free” Apps Can Cost a Pretty Penny
1/28/2011	Protect Your Account Numbers
1/27/2011	Watch out for Misleading Mailing from State Record Retrieval Board
1/7/2011	Redeem Those New Gift Cards Soon
12/6/2010	New variation of fake check scam targets law practices
11/2/2010	Facebook App Flap Highlights Online Privacy Challenges
10/25/2010	Beware this Roofer Contract Scam
10/15/2010	Don't fall for scammers threatening to disconnect your power
9/23/2010	Watch out for scams when job hunting online
9/15/2010	Grant scams targeting small businesses
9/2/2010	Stay safe from storm scams, price gouging
8/12/2010	Don't be distracted by distraction thieves
6/7/2010	Beware of Money Transfer Scams
5/21/2010	Don’t pay an advance fee for car loan modification help
4/30/2010	Real ID theft protection available for free
4/30/2010	Some sites that offer free credit reports will cost you
3/8/2010	Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2009
3/1/2010	Learn how to avoid Census scams
1/25/2010	Police warn of phony text messages from banks
1/15/2010	Give to real Haiti relief, not to scammers
12/2/2009	Don't sign up for fake H1N1 flu registry
11/10/2009	Flu scams on the rise
10/28/2009	Watch out for fake North Carolina prize offers
10/20/2009	Don't fall for fake store surveys
10/7/2009	Beware of “House for rent” online scam
10/2/2009	Freeze your credit for free
9/16/2009	Watch out for fake phone calls, emails
7/31/2009	Keep an eye out for unauthorized charges on your phone bill
7/17/2009	Beware of auto warranty pitches
7/6/2009	Be careful of bogus robo calls offering lower credit card rates
6/26/2009	Watch out for bogus parking tickets that may lead to computer viruses
6/12/2009	Watch out for not so free samples of health products
5/28/2009	Be wary of fraudulent flu products and emails
3/31/2009	Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2008
1/28/2009	What to do when businesses close their doors
10/27/2008	Steer clear of financial fraud that could lead to identity theft
10/2/2008	Watch out for identity theft in the wake of a storm
9/2/2008	Don't fall for fake surveys that could lead to identity theft
	Dislike being Scammed? Avoid this Fraud on Facebook
	Shop smarter during the holidays
	Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2011
	Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2011

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