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How do I find out about what the local government is auctioning off?

by mike_hcg

Question by lolcat1101: How do I find out about what the local government is auctioning off?
I know there are some really great deals to be taken advantage of at local car/house auctions of seized property, but every website I go to for the information about it makes you join their site/pay for membership. . . . → Read More: How do I find out about what the local government is auctioning off?

Government grant fraud exposed

by MikeBlogs

Government grant fraud exposed

This is a government grant seeker warning article for making sure that you don’t become victim to false government grant advertisements. With the economic system in free fall as well as law enforcement fighting crime ripoffs of all types are skyrocketing. There is no exception to government grants scams. Today we . . . → Read More: Government grant fraud exposed

Q&A: When people say “less government” don’t they mean less “wall street police and more trillion dollar scams”?

Question by Always Lies From Republicans: When people say “less government” don’t they mean less “wall street police and more trillion dollar scams”?
That’s what they mean.

Best answer:

Answer by AndyNo…

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How exactly did Bernie Madoff “swindle” billions from private citizens and the government?

by ElDave

Question by Beetlejuice: How exactly did Bernie Madoff “swindle” billions from private citizens and the government?
I’m not clear on what a Ponzi scheme really is

Best answer:

Answer by RalphyThey are pretty simple. You get investors to give you money and claim that you are investing it. You might guarantee really good returns (12% . . . → Read More: How exactly did Bernie Madoff “swindle” billions from private citizens and the government?

Government Grant Scams Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Avoid Them

by cbmd

Government Grant Scams Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Avoid Them

The internet seems full of ads for free grants for just about any purpose imaginable – education, home repair, or starting a business, just to name a few. The ads go on to say that the money received from the grant does not need . . . → Read More: Government Grant Scams Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Avoid Them

Government Grant Scams – Avoid Them With These Tips

by spike55151

Government Grant Scams – Avoid Them With These Tips

The internet seems full of ads for free grants for just about any purpose imaginable – education, home repair, or starting a business, just to name a few.  The ads go on to say that the money received from the grant does not need to be . . . → Read More: Government Grant Scams – Avoid Them With These Tips

Government Grant Scams – Avoid Them With These Tips

by francistoms

Government Grant Scams – Avoid Them With These Tips

The internet seems full of ads for free grants for just about any purpose imaginable – education, home repair, or starting a business, just to name a few.  The ads go on to say that the money received from the grant does not need to be . . . → Read More: Government Grant Scams – Avoid Them With These Tips

Government Grants Scam – SCAM ALERT!

Billionaire Glenn Lee talks about the Grants Scams on the internet and how to get real grants for things you need such as starting your own business, going back to college, etc. The website he refers to is www.grants.gov and is the only official, real and legal place to get sponsored government grants. Other companies do . . . → Read More: Government Grants Scam – SCAM ALERT!

STOP.THINK.CONNECT.(TM): Broad Government, Industry and Non-Profit Coalition Unveils First-Ever Coordinated Online …

STOP.THINK.CONNECT.(TM): Broad Government, Industry and Non-Profit Coalition Unveils First-Ever Coordinated Online …
SEATTLE, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ — An unprecedented coalition of government, industry and non-profit organizations today unveiled the first-ever unified public awareness message to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online. The message – Stop. Think. Connect.(TM) – was revealed at the kickoff . . . → Read More: STOP.THINK.CONNECT.(TM): Broad Government, Industry and Non-Profit Coalition Unveils First-Ever Coordinated Online …

L-1 Identity Solutions Receives Follow-on Order from an Existing U.S. Government Customer for Additional ABIS License …

L-1 Identity Solutions Receives Follow-on Order from an Existing U.S. Government Customer for Additional ABIS License …
STAMFORD, Conn.—-L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of identity solutions and services, announced that it received a follow-on order from an existing U.S. government customer for additional ABIS license capacity.

Read more on Business Wire via . . . → Read More: L-1 Identity Solutions Receives Follow-on Order from an Existing U.S. Government Customer for Additional ABIS License …

Federal government says new anti-spam laws could be in place by end of year

Federal government says new anti-spam laws could be in place by end of year
OTTAWA – The federal government is re-introducing legislation to stop unwanted spam on computers and cell phones and guard against identity

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Why Is The Government Always Trying To Screw Us Retired Military Folks?

400% fee increase for tri-care. Who the hell can afford that?
Meanwhile ghetto baby breeders keep getting 100% free medical. This stuff makes me question why I served amid all the broken promises when I could have been rich like Michael Milkin by scamming old people in . . . → Read More: Why Is The Government Always Trying To Screw Us Retired Military Folks?

What Is Our Government Doing To Fight Phishing And Internet Scams?

This is a very serious issue. Phishing scams are souless, faceless money criminals, uncatchable and invisible. How can they be caught? Really, can they . . . → Read More: What Is Our Government Doing To Fight Phishing And Internet Scams?