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Don’t get Taken by Fake Census Takers
It's sad, but true. Someone, somewhere, will get scammed by a fake census taker some time this year. Don't let that person be you. Follow this advice, and don't let a fake census taker take your private information.
First, know the facts: the 2010 Census will be mailed to
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Terry Goddard Offers Tips to Avoid Fraudulent Holiday Charitable Appeals
The holiday season is fast approaching, a time of year when many Arizonans give back to their communities. To help ensure a rewarding experience, Attorney General Terry Goddard recommends that consumers take the following precautions when making charitable donations...Terry_Goddard_Tips
Tear up Fake Check Scams
Consumer Federation of America Says, Tear Up Fake Check Scammers!
The Consumer Federation of America has launched a new initiative aimed at fake check scams, one of the most prevalent scams around. In this scam, someone offers to send you a check, which you are supposed to deposit in
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State Strains to Aid Consumers
Budget cuts hamper agencies' ability to fight fraud
Amanda J. Crawford
The Arizona Republic
Feb. 15, 2004 12:00 AM
Several thousand bright yellow folders are stacked in the Arizona Attorney General's Office
The consumer-fraud complaints from across the state will sit up to four months before being seen by an attorney.
They include allegations about swindlers
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