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CONSUMER WARNINGS!
The Counterfeit Check Crisis
 Counterfeit check scams are sweeping the country. The BBB gets calls daily from consumers who have received phony checks and are convinced that they will see a profit from what is actually a terrible scam.
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TIPS FOR CONSUMERS
Don't Let Your Financial Situation Deteriorate
As gas prices continue to climb and interest rates creep up, some people are feeling the squeeze. They may lack the extra money needed for transportation, to make their adjustable rate mortgage payment, or to meet other expenses. The BBB advises consumers who find they are sinking into debt to take proactive action by working with an experienced credit counseling organization. To read the full article, go to http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=687.
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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE 2006 HURRICANE SEASON?
 The month of June marks the beginning of hurricane season. This year weather experts are predicting another busy season and urge consumers to start preparing now. Last year hurricanes Rita and Katrina took a heavy toll in the U.S.
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WILL YOUR INSURANCE WEATHER THE STORM?
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and hailstorms can wreak havoc on policyholders' pocketbooks
The number of vehicle losses due to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, large hailstorms, firestorms and other severe storms nearly doubled in the five years between 2001 and 2005, according to ISO's Property Claim Services (PCS) unit, the recognized authority on insured property losses from catastrophes in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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BUSINESS CORNER
Office Supply Scheme Hits Businesses Throughout U.S.
An office supply business is calling small businesses throughout the U.S. to get them to pay up for merchandise they didn’t order. Businesses located in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas, Utah and Washington reported receiving calls from a company who claimed they owed money for paper supplies.
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CHARITY NEWS
Young Sales Crews Not Always "Charitable"
"Hello, Ma’am, we’re going door-to-door selling chocolate bars. Our organization was founded to give kids like me summer jobs so we can stay off the streets and avoid gangs and drugs. Can you help us by buying candy for $5?" Sound familiar?
Every summer crews of children travel to towns across the country peddling magazines, chocolate bars or other goodies. They show up on your doorstep with stories about how you can help them avoid inner city troubles by buying their product. The cause sounds admirable, they appear to be hard-working, so why not help out?
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