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Government Checks In Mailboxes Last Updated: 4:52 PM 10/08/08 - Your identity may be at risk when you evacuate your home because of what's in your mailbox. (Full Story)

Commerce Clearing House, Inc. Scam Last Updated: 8:37 AM 09/22/08 - A couple of viewers alerted us to this scam. (Full Story)

Hundreds Log Gas Gouging Complaints Last Updated: 2:44 AM 09/15/08 - Hundreds of North Carolina consumers are reporting gas stations have unfairly increased prices as Hurricane Ike barrels toward the Gulf Coast. (Full Story)

Digital Camera Bait And Switch Last Updated: 8:10 AM 09/10/08 - Don't let this happen to you. (Full Story)

Scam Alert: Watch Out For TicketsMyWay.com Last Updated: 11:22 PM 09/03/08 - The Better Business Bureau is warning sports, music, and theater fans who are trying to get their hands on the hottest event tickets that they might get burned when shopping online with TicketsMyWay.com. (Full Story)

New Versions Of Hitman Email Scam Last Updated: 7:37 AM 09/01/08 - The FBI says the hitman email scam is back, but with a couple of changes. (Full Story)

Fake Cancer Cure Scams Last Updated: 6:18 AM 08/26/08 - The FDA is warning not to believe claims from several companies that say their products will cure or prevent cancer. (Full Story)

Fake Fannie and Freddie Lotteries Last Updated: 3:28 PM 08/25/08 - The Better Business Bureau says this scam exhibits one major red flag. (Full Story)

Survey Scam Last Updated: 8:20 AM 08/21/08 - A viewer was savvy enough not to fall for a survey scam and kind enough to share the information with you. (Full Story)

Energy Savings Scam Last Updated: 8:37 AM 08/14/08 - Want to save money on your energy bills? (Full Story)

How To Stop Junk Mail Last Updated: 10:18 AM 08/05/08 - It will take you a few phone calls or a few online forms, but you could rid yourself of junk mail. (Full Story)

Voter Registration Scam Last Updated: 7:53 AM 08/05/08 - Don't let your interest in voting this November allow you to fall for this scam. (Full Story)

*72 Scam Last Updated: 8:29 AM 08/04/08 - It seems like an easy way to be a good Samaritan, but it's an easy way for a scam artist to take over your phone line. (Full Story)

Fake Utility Workers In Raleigh Last Updated: 8:22 AM 07/24/08 - The Raleigh Police Department says two senior citizens were stolen from when they apparently distracted by fake utility workers. (Full Story)

Sweepstakes Scams Last Updated: 7:29 AM 07/22/08 - The Better Business Bureau says if you get award letters and checks from one of these three companies, they're trying to scam you. (Full Story)

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