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Even as millions of Americans struggle every day to make ends meet, scammers are plotting all sorts of sneaky ways to rob them of their money. In the last five years, 6.1 million consumer complaints have been tracked by the Consumer Sentinel Network, a clearinghouse for complaints filed with various agencies. In 2010 alone, Americans reported losing more than $1.7 billion due to consumer fraud.
When it comes to these cons, the best offense is a smart defense. Educate yourself about current...Spotting Financial Scammers: A Guide to Common Cons originally appeared on DailyFinance.com on 2011-10-11T07:00:00Z.
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