(ARA) – Sleigh bells ring, lights twinkle, snow gently blankets the landscape and the aroma of baking fills the air – it’s easy to get caught up in the warm feelings of the holidays. But if you let your guard down while holiday shopping, Santa might not be the only one uttering “Ho, ho, ho” [...]

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(ARA) – The criminal mind is always at work. Just look at the rapid growth in the number of identity thefts reported each year — now the No. 1 crime in the U.S., identity theft cases hit an all-time high of more than 8.3 million in 2007 according to the Federal Trade Commission. Criminals are [...]

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(ARA) – Unfortunately, tough times can bring out the worst in some people. That’s especially true of scam artists who prey on those who are down on their luck or who can be easily intimidated. Scam artists are anything but artists. They’re criminals who use a variety of tools, including the U.S. mail, telemarketing and [...]

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