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Thursday, February 16 2012 4:00 PM EST2012-02-16 21:00:59 GMT
If you have a smartphone chances are you have a game or two on it. Many are free to download and play, but most also try to get you to buy upgrades. And if you're not careful that free game can cost you a lot of cash.More >>
Monday, February 6 2012 6:00 PM EST2012-02-06 23:00:37 GMT
Insurance fraud involving property and casualty claims has become big business - costing American consumers an estimated $30 billion a year. And one of the fastest-growing scams involves slipping and falling on purpose.More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 5:01 PM EST2012-02-02 22:01:06 GMT
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning consumers to be on the alert for knock-off team jerseys, counterfeit memorabilia and phony game tickets.More >>
Thursday, January 26 2012 2:01 PM EST2012-01-26 19:01:01 GMT
In the high tech world of internet crime we are nothing more than a name, a number and a bank account. And now that bank account statement we check online might be fooling us.More >>
Thursday, January 19 2012 11:01 PM EST2012-01-20 04:01:01 GMT
Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes' envelopes began hitting mailboxes this week, and that means scam phone calls and fake emails are soon to follow.More >>
Thursday, January 12 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-01-13 04:00:46 GMT
It's a trip many of us dream about this time of year, a getaway to sunny destinations like Florida. But some snowbirds who think they're booking a great vacation home are instead getting duped by scammers.More >>
Thursday, December 15 2011 11:01 PM EST2011-12-16 04:01:13 GMT
More than 60 websites use the name "Santa Claus." Many offering kids the chance to email Saint Nick with their Christmas wishes. But parents need to be careful not to let their kids personal information end up in the hands of a grinch.@More >>
Thursday, December 8 2011 11:00 PM EST2011-12-09 04:00:42 GMT
With more and more people buying smartphones or tablet computers and more and more places offering free access to the internet on public Wi-Fi networks, going online has never been easier or more dangerous.More >>
Thursday, November 17 2011 11:01 PM EST2011-11-18 04:01:03 GMT
The age of the Amazon Kindle and other e-readers has also unleashed a storm of spam-related and malicious ebook scams on an unsuspecting and unprepared army of readers.More >>
Thursday, November 3 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-11-04 03:01:06 GMT
We've all had them show up in our inbox, emails from a wealthy Nigerian prince who needs your help or offers of free iPads, you just have to pay the shipping. By now most of us know those are just scams and that's why some crooks are going "old fashioned" in their new efforts to take your money.More >>
Thursday, October 27 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-10-28 03:01:10 GMT
The Better Business Bureau says complaints involving furnace companies are up 16%. The most common scams involve fear and scare tactics to try and convince you to buy a new furnace or expensive, but unneeded, repairs or upgrades.More >>
Thursday, October 20 2011 7:00 PM EDT2011-10-20 23:00:53 GMT
The current economy has left many shoppers on a budget and searching for more affordable methods of paying for big-ticket items and holiday gifts. This holiday season, many families will be turning toMore >>
Monday, October 17 2011 7:18 PM EDT2011-10-17 23:18:11 GMT
Fargo Identity Theft Awareness Shred Days Parking Lot of The Village Family Service Center: 1201 25th Street S., Fargo October 18 & 19, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Free Shredding · HardMore >>
Thursday, October 13 2011 6:53 PM EDT2011-10-13 22:53:49 GMT
You've probably heard the warnings about preventing identity theft - shred your financial documents and monitor your credit reports. But did you know you also need to carefully watch your child's identityMore >>
Thursday, September 22 2011 6:47 PM EDT2011-09-22 22:47:02 GMT
We're always happy to help you get to the bottom of schemes and rip offs, but there are times when even we can't move fast enough to make sure no one gets between you and your money. That's why this storyMore >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 12:33 PM EDT2011-06-23 17:33:23 GMT
On Thursday night, Schemes & Ripoffs on Valley News Live, highlighted a frightening story of a woman who believes a photo on Facebook what prompted two men to break into her home and rob her.More >>
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