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	<title>National Consumer Protection Week 2012 &#187; Money</title>
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		<title>Love Can be a Trip.  Make it a Good One by Avoiding Travel Rip-Offs.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[romantic getaway]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[vacation destinations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maybe you’re thinking about a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway, and ads for blue skies and breathtaking scenery have you dreaming.  Before you venture off, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, offers tips to help you avoid the heartache of vacation frustration: <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/love-can-be-a-trip-make-it-a-good-one-by-avoiding-travel-rip-offs?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Scams May Change, But Some Things Remain the Same</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/scams-may-change-but-some-things-remain-the-same?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/scams-may-change-but-some-things-remain-the-same?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nigerian email scams]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sharing account information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sweetheart swindles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scammers are constantly experimenting with new ways to get consumers’ hard-earned money.  The stories vary, but two things remain consistent: 1) You’re asked to send money or provide your bank account information and 2) Rather than giving you money these crooks set their sights on stealing it from you. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/scams-may-change-but-some-things-remain-the-same?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Zappos Customer? Take These Steps to Reduce the Risk of Identity Theft.</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/zappos-customer-take-these-steps-to-reduce-the-risk-of-identity-theft?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/zappos-customer-take-these-steps-to-reduce-the-risk-of-identity-theft?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:19:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[login ID]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online safety]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In light of Zappos' recent announcement that its database was hacked, OnGuardOnline.gov offers the following tips to help you reduce your risk of identity theft: <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/zappos-customer-take-these-steps-to-reduce-the-risk-of-identity-theft?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Overpriced Prescriptions</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/overpriced-prescriptions?lang=en</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[perscriptions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resources for seniors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paying for medications can be a struggle. So for some seniors and people with disabilities, the prospect of money back in their pockets might be welcome news. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/overpriced-prescriptions?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Resolve to be an Informed Consumer</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/resolve-to-be-an-informed-consumer?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/resolve-to-be-an-informed-consumer?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you jot down your list of resolutions for 2012, why not consider a few to help you become more empowered in the marketplace?  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/resolve-to-be-an-informed-consumer?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Payday Mayday: Seek Alternatives to Costly Loans that Can Sink You</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/payday-mayday-seek-alternatives-to-costly-loans-that-can-sink-you?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/payday-mayday-seek-alternatives-to-costly-loans-that-can-sink-you?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[bad credit loans]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[check cashing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, wants consumers to consider the costly consequences payday loans create -- and to think about these alternatives to these loans <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/payday-mayday-seek-alternatives-to-costly-loans-that-can-sink-you?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is Losing Weight Really this Easy?</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/is-losing-weight-really-this-easy?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/is-losing-weight-really-this-easy?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s some pitch — lose lots of weight quickly with products you can try for free. Even better — the products seem to be endorsed by trusted news sites, and satisfied “reporters” attest to all the unwanted pounds they’ve dropped. &#8230; <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/is-losing-weight-really-this-easy?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Over the River and Through the Woods</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/over-the-river-and-through-the-woods?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/over-the-river-and-through-the-woods?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:25:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know to wear loose pants to a holiday dinner, to avoid sitting next to that nosy aunt, and to make time for a nap after scarfing down that enormous meal. Here are some other helpful tips to keep in mind while visiting with your family during the holidays.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/over-the-river-and-through-the-woods?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>When You Need a Locksmith, Trustworthiness is Key</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/when-you-need-a-locksmith-trustworthiness-is-key?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/when-you-need-a-locksmith-trustworthiness-is-key?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, has tips for you to consider if ever you need a locksmith. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/when-you-need-a-locksmith-trustworthiness-is-key?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Thinking about Layaway?  Know the Fees Before You Shop</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/thinking-about-layaway-know-the-fees-before-you-shop?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/thinking-about-layaway-know-the-fees-before-you-shop?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Black Friday]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lay-away]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[layaway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[payment plans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Black Friday draws near, thoughts turn to holiday shopping, and how to get the items you want for a price you can afford.  If you choose to buy using layaway, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, has a few holiday tips for you. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/thinking-about-layaway-know-the-fees-before-you-shop?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tell the Student in Your Life: &#8220;Don&#8217;t Get Scammed on Your Way to College&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/tell-the-student-in-your-life-dont-get-scammed-on-your-way-to-college?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/tell-the-student-in-your-life-dont-get-scammed-on-your-way-to-college?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are an educator, a parent, or just someone who knows and cares someone looking for a scholarship, keep them safe from scammers by giving them "Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College," available for download at www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/tell-the-student-in-your-life-dont-get-scammed-on-your-way-to-college?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>A Gift-Giver’s Guide to Shopping Online</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/a-gift-giver%e2%80%99s-guide-to-shopping-online?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/a-gift-giver%e2%80%99s-guide-to-shopping-online?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No need to wait for the turkey to be polished off – or the football games to be over – to start shopping online for the best holiday gifts. Take a few minutes before Thanksgiving to check out OnGuardOnline.gov’s tips for comparing products online and staying secure through checkout. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/a-gift-giver%e2%80%99s-guide-to-shopping-online?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Digging for Details Before Investing in Gold Bullion or Coins</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/investing/digging-for-details-before-investing-in-gold-bullion-or-coins-2?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/investing/digging-for-details-before-investing-in-gold-bullion-or-coins-2?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to diversify your investment portfolio, you may think gold is the answer. It can help hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. But before you buy any investment,  it’s best to take some time, ask some questions, and get answers. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/investing/digging-for-details-before-investing-in-gold-bullion-or-coins-2?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Facing Debt Collection?  You Have Rights.</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/facing-debt-collection-you-have-rights?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/facing-debt-collection-you-have-rights?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Credit and Debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bill collectors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt relief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[repossession]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rincon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You have the right to be treated fairly by debt collectors.  Under federal law, they can’t use abusive, unfair or deceptive practices to collect from you. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/facing-debt-collection-you-have-rights?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Who is responsible for paying the debts of a deceased relative?</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/who-is-responsible-for-paying-the-debts-of-a-deceased-relative?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/who-is-responsible-for-paying-the-debts-of-a-deceased-relative?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Credit and Debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[debt collection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deceased family member's bills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deceased releative's debts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family member bills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family member's debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paying debt of deceased relative]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When a relative dies, the last thing you need is a call from a debt collector asking you to pay your loved one's debts. Truth is, family members typically aren’t obligated to pay those debts from their own assets. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/who-is-responsible-for-paying-the-debts-of-a-deceased-relative?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fake Government Grants:  Your Money…for Absolutely Nothing</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/fake-government-grants-your-money%e2%80%a6for-absolutely-nothing?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/fake-government-grants-your-money%e2%80%a6for-absolutely-nothing?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free government money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government grants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scholarships]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncpw.gov/?p=3811</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Con artists hawking phony government grants use all sorts of tricks to bait you – from advertising “free grants” in the classifieds, to calling you and insisting that you’ve won government money for, say, filing your taxes on time.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/fake-government-grants-your-money%e2%80%a6for-absolutely-nothing?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Getting fit without fitness? Fat chance.</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/getting-fit-without-fitness-fat-chance?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/getting-fit-without-fitness-fat-chance?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[toning shoes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[working out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workout]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncpw.gov/?p=3767</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While the benefits of exercise are well documented, that’s not always the case with advertising claims for work-out gear and exercise equipment. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/getting-fit-without-fitness-fat-chance?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>10</slash:comments>
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		<title>Saying Yes to Your Dress?</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/saying-yes-to-your-dress?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/saying-yes-to-your-dress?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money transfer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sell wedding dress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wire transfer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncpw.gov/?p=3718</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you decide to sell a wedding dress online, the FTC wants you to know scammers are looking to rip off former brides in check overpayment scams. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/saying-yes-to-your-dress?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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		<title>“Will that be Brand or Generic?” Pondering Your Prescription Preference</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/%e2%80%9cwill-that-be-brand-or-generic%e2%80%9d-pondering-your-prescription-preference?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/%e2%80%9cwill-that-be-brand-or-generic%e2%80%9d-pondering-your-prescription-preference?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generic drugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[low-cost health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[medication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pharmacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prescription drugs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncpw.gov/?p=3727</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For many, paying for prescription drugs can be challenging – even if you have insurance that covers part of the costs...If you’re thinking about switching to a generic drug, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if this is an option for you. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/health/%e2%80%9cwill-that-be-brand-or-generic%e2%80%9d-pondering-your-prescription-preference?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Your Finances (and Watch Out for Scams) as Hurricane Irene Approaches</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/banking/watch-your-finances-and-watch-out-for-scams-as-hurricane-irene-approaches?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/banking/watch-your-finances-and-watch-out-for-scams-as-hurricane-irene-approaches?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Identity Theft and Privacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disaster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disaster recovery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disaster relief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurricane]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hurricane Irene]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncpw.gov/?p=3721</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast, the Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that it’s important to be financially ready for a weather emergency. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/banking/watch-your-finances-and-watch-out-for-scams-as-hurricane-irene-approaches?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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