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5 Year old Scam Resurfaces (Betty Sexton)

Posted: 9:54 PM I first told you about this International Lotto Commission scam five years ago. What do you know... the crooks have just changed a few names, dates, and dollar amounts... but it still adds up to FRAUD.

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Yet Another Grant Scam (Betty Sexton)

Updated: 3:43 PM If you're looking for a job and applying for positions using online search engines... you'll probably get a letter and check like Greg did.

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Make Your Last Wishes Known (Betty Sexton)

Posted: 5:44 PM For the last few weeks we've been covering a controversial case involving a cryonics foundation and the last wishes of a Colorado Springs woman.

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Beware of Stereo Hustlers!

Posted: 2:52 PM Warning! Warning! Don't buy any stereo equipment from slick salesmen hawking their goods out of a van or SUV.

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Job Seekers Beware!

Posted: 11:25 AM Now more than ever it pays to be a smart and skeptical consumer... especially if you're looking for a job.

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Would You Give a Crook Cash?

Posted: 9:52 PM If someone intentionally misled you... hoping to scam you out of your hard-earned cash, would you give him $20? No way!

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Prize Information Bureau Bah, Humbug!

Posted: 3:34 PM This time of year you expect to find holiday party invitations and Christmas cards in your mailbox, not correspondence from crooks. But just because you're in the holiday spririt.. don't expect the bad guys are, too. They don't turn into Santa's elves just because it's December. They're looking to snag your cash to do their own holiday shopping.

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Sweepstakes---Not!!!

Updated: 6:37 PM If you get a phone call congratulating you for winning the Random House Sweepstakes, hang up! It's a crook angling to get your cash.

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Don't be Bullied by your Credit Card Company!

Posted: 1:28 PM This one makes me angry! Some credit card companies are taking advantage of their customers now... four months before the new Credit Card Bill of Rights takes effect.

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Be a Smart Shopper for the Holidays

Updated: 6:02 PM I know this is a little early, but the holidays are creeping up on us. PriceGrabber.com just completed an interesting consumer survey.

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Only Buy A Pet after Meeting the Seller in Person

Updated: 6:11 PM These days it's so easy to buy anything online, but don't buy a pet sight unseen. Scammers aren't picky. They'll go after anyone they perceive is naiive... including someone looking for a pet.

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Beware of Craigslist Scammer

Updated: 4:53 PM If you're trying to sell something on craigslist don't be surprised if you hear from someone named James Cannon of Great Britain.

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Job Seekers Be Wary of Credit Report Scam

Updated: 3:52 PM If you're looking for a job don't be surprised if you get an offer from a company requiring you to head to a specific website to get a credit check. Only one is absolutely free with no strings attached!

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Mystery and Secret Shoppers Beware!

Posted: 12:53 PM You'd think the crooks would latch onto a new scam since this one is so overdone! They keep mailing fake checks, asking you to cash them, then go shopping, and while you're at it... wire cash to Canada.

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Beware of Foreclosure Wolves

Updated: 6:15 PM Recently, I've been getting a lot of calls from viewers who are making poor decisions when it comes to their most important asset, their home. And no wonder, national statistics show one in every 355 homes is in the foreclosure process. With foreclosures up 32% it's no wonder the scam artists are out in full force. Make sure you talk to qualified, trustworthy experts to get the best advice if you're behind on your mortgage payments. You can't afford to lose this game.

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