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Santa Barbara plastic bag debate rages on
Paper or plastic? How passé. In 2010, try “Where’s your bag?” With state lawmakers next month considering a ban on all plastic bags – and a 10-cent fee for paper bags – the Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday will decide whether to come out in favor of the proposed law or oppose it.
www.thedailysound.com
New Facebook scams promise free iPads
Facebook scams promising free iPads and iPhones are proliferating as fast as users.
www.thestar.com
Stay vigilant to avoid the fraudsters' trap
Fraud is booming with consumers losing an estimated £3.5bn a year. The real figure is likely to be far higher because so much is unreported. As Agatha Christie said, where large sums of money are involved, it is advisable to trust no one. (03/09/2010 20:15:45)
www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk
BBB warns against 5 scams targeting senior citizens
Fraud targeting senior citizens by scammers is an ongoing concern.
abclocal.go.com
Work At Home Schemes -- How To Avoid Becoming A Victim
The Federal Trade Commission is a national consumer protection agency. One of its missions is to educate the public about scams and schemes that are making the rounds.
www.wgal.com
Thomson Ambulance Association
Your Thomson Fire Protection District is made up of an EMS Association and a Fire Association and is funded by your tax dollars, insurance billing, donations, fundraisers and grants.
www.prairie-advocate-news.com
Five Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
Fraud targeting senior citizens is a growing concern as millions have fallen victim to scammers. Better Business Bureau encourages families to keep the lines of communication open with their elders regarding finances and to recognize some common cons targeting senior citizens.
www.gilmermirror.com
Senior Citizen Scams
The five most common scams against the elderly are preventable. Especially if you take the advice of the Better Business Bureau of Rockford.
www.wifr.com
Seniors: Be on the lookout for these scams
The Better Business Bureau for central and western New York has alerted us to five scams they say target senior citizens.
www.cnycentral.com
Nine O'Clock
Detained nurse lied to authorities, investigators say. In a press statement yesterday, prosecutor Marius Iacob head of the Criminal Investigation section said a criminal probe was started against the Maternity Hospital Panait Sarbu (Giulesti) for manslaughter and severe bodily harm.
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