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Consumer Identity thieves now targeting your prescriptions Identity thieves now targeting your prescriptions
By Herb Weisbaum Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT
You know it's important to guard your Social Security and Medicare cards – you don't want an identity thief to find them. Well, you need to be just as careful with your prescriptions.
Consumer New mailer promises round-trip plane tickets -- with a catch New mailer promises round-trip plane tickets -- with a catch
By Connie Thompson Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT
On the heels of two previous alerts, the Puget Sound region is being flooded with yet another round of post cards promising a free round-trip. The latest card shows a non-descript airplane and mentions the names of several well-known airlines and hotel chains. According to the card "You will receive 2 round-trip airline tickets... plus a 3-day/2-night weekend getaway at a hotel... "
Consumer Beware postcards that promise free vacations Beware postcards that promise free vacations
By Herb Weisbaum Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 8:17 AM PDT
Here's a consumer alert about a postcard or letter you may get promising a free getaway - two round-trip airline tickets or a free cruise if you call a toll-free number right away.
Consumer Credit score you pay to see may not be one lenders use Credit score you pay to see may not be one lenders use (Video)
By Connie Thompson Published: May 31, 2013 at 8:33 AM PDT
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, and Americans spend millions of dollars year to find out theirs. But Consumer Reports says the score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use. That can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit.