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	<title>National Consumer Protection Week 2012 &#187; Scam Watch</title>
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		<title>Love Can be a Trip.  Make it a Good One by Avoiding Travel Rip-Offs.</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/love-can-be-a-trip-make-it-a-good-one-by-avoiding-travel-rip-offs?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/money/love-can-be-a-trip-make-it-a-good-one-by-avoiding-travel-rip-offs?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[romantic getaway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel club]]></category>
		<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>Online Dating Scams: Sweet Words and Sticky Fingers</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/online-dating-scams-sweet-words-and-sticky-fingers?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/online-dating-scams-sweet-words-and-sticky-fingers?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[dating online]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[finding love online]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sending money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[singles chat rooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[singles sites]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wiring money]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans use dating sites, social networking sites, and chat rooms to find that special someone. Unfortunately, scammers use these sites to search for potential victims.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/online-dating-scams-sweet-words-and-sticky-fingers?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Money for Resettled Refugees??</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/money-for-resettled-refugees?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/money-for-resettled-refugees?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bhutan]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[immigrants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[immigration scams]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scammers work the phones, and so do scam-fighters.  The FTC just heard from our friends in the Office of Refugee Resettlement about a new scam targeting refugees from Bhutan.  We want to shine some light on this – and ask you to share this with anyone who might get a call like this. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/money-for-resettled-refugees?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>‘Gameover’ Scam Targets Bank Accounts</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/banking/gameover-scam-targets-bank-accounts?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/banking/gameover-scam-targets-bank-accounts?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The FBI identified a new phishing scam online that targets your bank accounts. The scam is called “Gameover.” Once the virus is on your computer, it can steal all of your user names and passwords before you realize what has happened. <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/banking/gameover-scam-targets-bank-accounts?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>FTC Warns Drivers about Ticket Scams</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/ftc-warns-drivers-about-ticket-scams?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/ftc-warns-drivers-about-ticket-scams?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting a traffic ticket isn’t anyone’s favorite thing.  Even worse?  A fake ticket – a spam email that tricks you into downloading spyware onto your computer.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/ftc-warns-drivers-about-ticket-scams?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>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[fake check scams]]></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>When Imitation is NOT the Sincerest Form of Flattery</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/when-imitation-is-not-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery-2?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/when-imitation-is-not-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery-2?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just today, the FTC announced a settlement in (The Immigration Center) case.  According to the FTC, this company tricked people into paying fees for government forms, which are free, or “services” provided by unqualified employees.   <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/when-imitation-is-not-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery-2?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>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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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>Traveling this Holiday Season? Beware of Identity Theft.</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/traveling-this-holiday-season-beware-of-identity-theft?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/traveling-this-holiday-season-beware-of-identity-theft?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holiday season in full swing, the Department of Homeland Security’s Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign reminds travelers to be vigilant with their electronic devices.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/traveling-this-holiday-season-beware-of-identity-theft?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>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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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>Know the Facts About Debt Relief Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/know-the-facts-about-debt-relief-companies?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/know-the-facts-about-debt-relief-companies?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit and Debt]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncpw.gov/?p=3912</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re thinking about doing business with a debt relief company but they’ve insisted on cash upfront and haven’t given the required disclosures, this could be the sign of a scam.  Take time to investigate before committing yourself financially.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/credit-and-debt/know-the-facts-about-debt-relief-companies?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>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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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>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>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>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bullion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gold]]></category>
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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>Helping Military Families Be On Guard Online</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/helping-military-families-be-on-guard-online?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/helping-military-families-be-on-guard-online?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Identity Theft and Privacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kids, Parents and Teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[military families]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re an active duty service member, veteran or part of a military family, you can find great online security tips.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/helping-military-families-be-on-guard-online?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>

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		<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>Staying On Top of Computer Security</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/staying-on-top-of-computer-security?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/staying-on-top-of-computer-security?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ID theft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kids online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[onguard online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online id theft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shopping online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[surfing the internet safely]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out the new and improved OnGuardOnline.gov – the U.S. government’s site to help people be safe, secure and responsible online.  <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/identity-theft-and-privacy/staying-on-top-of-computer-security?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</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>

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		<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>Scammers target businesses with fake emails</title>
		<link>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/scammers-target-businesses-with-fake-emails?lang=en</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/scammers-target-businesses-with-fake-emails?lang=en#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>llake</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[For Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scam Watch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emails from FTC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spam]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you get an unexpected email that claims to be from the FTC and asks you to click on a link or attachment for information about consumer complaints, delete it.   <a href="http://www.ncpw.gov/blog/scam-watch/scammers-target-businesses-with-fake-emails?lang=en">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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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>

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		<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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