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Gullible suburban mother of four regularly duped in her half-century life. Exploring hoaxes and schemes as the ExSCAMiner, she attempts answering the nagging question: Should I have fallen for that? Got scam tips, email Karin at ScamExaminer@gmail.com.

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The gift of Soapy Smith's legacy

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In the 1870s, grifter and gambler Soapy Smith acquired his nickname from one of his favorite early con games. Standing on a street corner, he hawked...
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Reasons to hate rebate coupons

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Encourages impulsive product choice.Neglected reading rebate instructions prior to disposing of box with UPC code and yesterday was trash day.Just...
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Mailbox junk stinks

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You receive a postcard or letter in your mailbox.You have won:fabulous prizesa sweepstakes you never heard ofa free vacationloads of moneynothing...
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Free credit report is not F-R-E-E after 7 days

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Unless you go to the right website. You can obtain your annual free credit report at www.AnnualCreditReport.com.If you get your credit report from...
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Back to school trouble

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In St. Joseph, Missouri, a shady operator stating affiliation with the local school went door-to-door selling...
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Losing weight in a chair and other dreams

Just like get-rich-quick schemes demanding minimal work, people will probably always dream of airbrushed beauty,...
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The joys of cheap toys

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Kids today can satisfy their cheap junk craving with a visit to the doctor's office, getting a birthday party guest...
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Beware of bait and switch

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This warning comes too late for Memorial Day sales, but Economic Stimulus Check sales should continue for at least...
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Can I speak to Emily's mom?

What parent doesn't want his or her kid to succeed? The phone call relating your freshman/sophomore's expressed...
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Telemarketing fraud (a blast from the past and back to the future)

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Scam artists are an entrepreneurial bunch, recognizing new opportunities. Compare/contrast the National Consumer...
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