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Success Story: I Defeated Scammers When My Bank Couldn’t

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Crystal Groves

The Consumerist posts a story about a guy who took it into his own hands to beat a scammer. I have an account with Chase Bank that unfortunately had some fraudulent charges made to it on 3/5/11. One to a … Continue reading →

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Money Drain: Freelancing Cost me $1,000

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Crystal Groves

Two years ago, I tried those freelancing websites as a way of making some money while unemployed. What I managed to do is fall for a scammer who was supposed to pay me for selling camera equipment on ebay. When … Continue reading →

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Money Drain: $300 Scammed by Fake Insurance Agent

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Crystal Groves

This was a couple decades ago – I was referred to a insurance agent by a co-worker who handled life insurance on a personal level (meaning that they made a monthly visit to your home to collect the premiums). I … Continue reading →

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