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The dish on Dish Network
Watchdog with Paul MuschickDish Network and its affiliates are accused of being pests by making sales calls to people who had already told Dish to bug off. The Federal Trade Commission sued Dish Network last week, seeking to stop the telemarketing phone calls....... -
TBL: Morris Man Pays $1,600 To Reseller In November, But Timeshare Unsold
The Hartford CourantWith the possible exception of mold, mice and in-laws, nothing is more difficult to get rid of than a timeshare. Scammers have found steady revenue by telling prospective timeshare sellers they've found a buyer. All it takes, of course, is an upfront fee...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection, Justice System, Consumers, Dominican Republic
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Cinemark buys Rave Cinemas: Chain purchased 32 theaters for around $240 million
VarietyCinemark, the nation's third largest theater chain, has entered into an agreement to acquire all 32 theaters from Rave Cinemas for a purchase price of approximately $240 million. The Rave acquisition comes just days after Carmike Cinemas finalized a...Tags: Carmike Cinemas Incorporated, Arts and Culture
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Stop the ringing
The Federal Trade Commission is offering a $50,000 reward through Jan. 17 to whoever comes up with the best technical solution to the robocall problem. The prerecorded nuisance calls have been illegal since 2009, but companies routinely violate the... -
Background check firms could use a background check
With jobs still scarce, employers can be choosier than ever before when deciding whom to hire. Many use background checks to help them make wise choices. But who's checking on the background check companies to make sure they are doing a good job? Several...Tags: U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Allentown, Justice System
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At stop in Glendale, Sen. Boxer joins calls for investigation into fuel prices
Speaking to a group of seniors at the Adult Recreation Center about healthcare reform, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) on Monday also took the opportunity to join a growing chorus of elected officials calling for an investigation into what caused the...
Tags: Barack Obama, U.S. Department of Justice, Barbara Boxer, Petroleum Industry, Los Angeles Times
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Like Feinstein, Boxer urges federal inqury into high gas prices
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) is following in her colleague Dianne Feinstein’s steps by calling for a federal investigation into record gas prices in California. Boxer is urging the Department of Justice’s Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working...Tags: Exxon Mobil Corporation, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Energy, Chevron Corportion
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Feinstein wants federal probe of record California gas prices
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is calling for a federal investigation to determine whether “an illegal short squeeze” is responsible for the soaring price of gasoline in California, which hit another record high Monday. With a regular...
Tags: Jerry Brown, Dianne Feinstein, Gasoline Industry, Petroleum Industry, Prices
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Web companies need to step up on protecting kids' privacy
Mary SanchezEverybody can agree that the privacy of children needs to be protected when they use the Internet. Young children invite trouble by logging on, posting pictures of themselves, giving out their cellphone numbers, birthdays, home addresses and other...Tags: Computer Networking and Internet, Social Media, Security, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber
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How to get the most out of coupon shopping
Coupons are big business: More than 3,000 manufacturers distribute nearly 330 billion coupons worth an estimated $280 billion every year in an effort to help consumers save money. Coupons are useful when they save you money on what you're already...Tags: Consumers
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Scam targets real estate agents, others with state licenses
Sun SentinelA scam is sending e-mails to real estate agents, asking they call in with personal information because their professional license is being suspended, a state spokeswoman said Wednesday. However, the Florida Department of Business and Professional...Tags: Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy, Theft, Politics, Realty
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Kevin Hunt: An Old Scam And An Older (94) Rocky Hill Man
The Hartford CourantThe oldest scams never die. They just look for older victims. The Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes has been co-opted so frequently by con artists that the real Publishers Clearing House has a "scam busters" service to warn consumers. Does anyone...Tags: Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure, Stamford, Rocky Hill, Bank of Montreal
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