Tick Tock, Tick Tock

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Tick Tock, Tick Tock
I’m the first to admit that I’d like to be Peter Pan and never grow up.

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Troutdale ready to start new chapter

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Troutdale ready to start new chapter
Bryan Fearn credits his 11-year career in libraries to the accounting profession. “I graduated from college with an accounting degree and went to work for a company,” recalls Fearn, who heads up the soon-to-open Troutdale Library at Cherry Park Plaza. “And I just wasn’t …

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Utility warns of bogus “Mercedes-Benz” phone scam

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Utility warns of bogus “Mercedes-Benz” phone scam
NorthWestern Energy is reporting that scammers are trying implicates the energy company in an apparent scheme and is warning customers to be aware of any similar scams.

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One in ten Aussies victims of net fraud

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One in ten Aussies victims of net fraud
AUSTRALIANS are falling victim to online identity theft at an alarming rate, a new survey suggests, costing them an estimated $1.3 billion over the past year.

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The Real Hustle – 12 Scams of Christmas – Fake Till

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The truth about Paypal Reverse Scams JOIN THE FIGHT!

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 9th, 2010%

Wake up PAYPAL, funny that this video has been here over 2 years and no one has issued a rebuttal. People please realize whether buying or selling you are at the mercy of Paypal when it comes to your money. money.cnn.com Could you imagine with these new rules how much money you will lose? You will . . . → Read More: The truth about Paypal Reverse Scams JOIN THE FIGHT!

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What internet scams should we be watching for now? Any good stories to share?

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I like the one about Shiek Benden Madauterover from Africa who wants to deposit like a billion dollars into your account and all they need is your access info.

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News Headlines

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News Headlines
A WOMAN was left with a lump on her head … A MAN was trapped between a car and a wall …

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Deposit forged notes, withdraw genuine ones

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Deposit forged notes, withdraw genuine ones
KUALA LUMPUR (July 8, 2010): Inserting fake banknotes into cash-deposit machines and withdrawing genuine ones from automated teller machines — that appeared to be an easy way for a couple to make money. Until the law caught up with them late last month.

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Bad credit predators

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Bad credit predators
Nick La Fleur from the Better Business Bureau warns us about Advancd Fee Loan Scams.

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Hidden credit card skimmer found in local gas pump

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Hidden credit card skimmer found in local gas pump
An alert technician this week found a device on a gas pump apparently designed to capture credit card information.

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BPD releases latest crime stats From staff reports

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BPD releases latest crime stats From staff reports
Baytown Police Chief Keith Dougherty reported on the city’s crime statistics at the city council’s afternoon work session Thursday.

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