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CONSUMER WARNINGS!
FDIC Issues Alert on Questionable Solicitations Directed at Homeowners
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently issued an alert warning the public about questionable solicitations directed at homeowners. Consumers have contacted the FDIC with questions and complaints after receiving solicitations suggesting there is a "Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program" that entitles certain homeowners to cash grants or equity disbursements. Some of these solicitations may imply that the FDIC endorses or supports the offers they contain.
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SPOTTING ROGUE MOVERS BEFORE THEY HAVE YOUR GOODS
 Spring is in the air and for sale signs are sprouting up along with crocuses and daffodils, as many families prepare to change residences. Those who decide to relocate may opt to leave the moving to professionals instead of doing it themselves. Be warned though, rogue movers are operating coast to coast, blending into the crowd of legitimate movers and luring unsuspecting consumers.
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DID YOU REALLY WIN THE LOTTERY?
In recent years, instances of foreign lottery fraud have continued to rise. Fortunately, more and more consumers across the U.S. and Canada have been contacting the Better Business Bureau to inquiry about the legitimacy of notices they received by mail and/or e-mail announcing they have won substantial sums of money in a foreign lottery. In fact, in 2006, the Better Business Bureau System received nearly 8,200 inquiries from consumers on foreign lottery scams, a 14 percent increase from the previous year.
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MANY CONSUMERS MAY MISS DIGITAL TV DEADLINE
 What’s all this talk about digital television, high definition television, transition dates and new TV sets?
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PAIN AT THE PUMP
As gas prices hit over $3.00 a gallon in most places, many consumers are wondering what they can do to ease the pain at the pump.
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BUSINESS CORNER
Managing Productivity During the Summer Months
It’s that time of year when employees are starting to contemplate their summer vacations. What can your business do to ensure a smooth operation during the summer months? How can you keep employee productivity high?
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