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It's impossible to catalog all the perpetrators but most scams are the same old song, slightly different verse. Scam Alerts editor Mark Huffman says it's trite but true -- if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For a complete tour of Scamland, check the scam news below, then examine the Classic Pitch Lines and reader complaints. Use the search box to look for specific scams.

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Top 10 Scams Of 2008 Financial meltdown creates opportunities for scammers.

What To Do About Unauthorized Charges It's a common problem and can be very frustrating.

Ohio Settles with Companies over Student Credit Cards Attorney General accused firms of deceptive advertising.

Feds Quash 'Scareware' Scheme Bogus 'scans' tricked more than 1 million consumers.

"Mystery Shopper" Scammers Settle with FTC Defendants accused of luring job seekers with fake offers.

FTC Stiffens Requirements For Telemarketers New rules give consumers more power to opt out.

Class-Action Scam Threatens Consumers Supposed lawsuit settlement is bogus.

FBI Warns Holiday Shoppers to Avoid Online Crooks Keep yourself safe from scammers while hunting bargains.

Grant Scheme Targets Iowa College Students Attorney General goes after counterfeit check scammers.

Travel Operator Accused Of Selling Phony Trips Company sold $900,000 worth of trips never booked.

Texas Sues Online Retailers Companies hoodwinked customers into expensive new deals.

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