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Previous Rip-off Alerts:

Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 07.28.10 (07/30/2010)
Buying insurance can be a confusing process. Learn the "two C's rule" so you'll never be in the dark again.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 07.07.10 (07/07/2010)
Prepaying for a funeral is a grave mistake. Here's an explanation of what to do instead.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 07.02.10 (07/07/2010)
Con artists are targeting established small businesses and fledgling entrepreneurs by pretending to be authorized SBA loan agents.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 06.22.10 (06/24/2010)
The end of free checking may be upon us, thanks to a new trial balloon being floated by one of the giant monster mega-banks.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 06.18.10 (06/24/2010)
Clark was reminded of the dangers of used car buying when an unfortunate motorist broke down and had to pull into his driveway recently!
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 06.15.10 (06/17/2010)
In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, scamsters are active with promises of hot stock tips concerning companies that allegedly have new technologies to clean up the spill.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 05.28.10 (06/01/2010)
Do you have aging family members or friends? Crimes against the elderly are skyrocketing as the population ages.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 05.27.10 (06/01/2010)
Clark has a rule: He never carries anything larger than a $20 bill. Why? Because bills larger than that have a much higher chance of being counterfeit.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 05.17.10 (05/21/2010)
A new e-mail scam using that name and logo of the Better Business Bureau targets businesses of all sizes.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 05.07.10 (05/13/2010)
Account takeover fraud can wipe out a small business in no time at all. It's up to you to safeguard yourself. Here's how to do it.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 05.03.10 (05/06/2010)
A debt-settlement company is accused of bilking consumers out of more than $20,000 -- without delivering on promises of reducing their credit card debt!
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.30.10 (05/03/2010)
A crime that's been floating around for at least five years has become even more dangerous lately: Skimming. Get Clark's tips for staying safe when you're using the ATM.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.27.10 (05/03/2010)
Have you seen those ads being run by the debt-settlement outfits on late-night TV? Their promises are just empty lies.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.23.10 (05/03/2010)
Buying a time-share is bad enough of a rip-off. But imagined getting ripped off twice or three times by crooks promising to help you resell your time-share!
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.21.10 (04/23/2010)
Beware of free iPad scams and fake anti-virus software offers.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.13.10 (04/19/2010)
Traveling overseas this summer? Here's a rundown of some of the most elaborate travel scams you may encounter while abroad.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.08.10 (04/19/2010)
A new court ruling has absolved eBay from any responsibility for people selling counterfeit goods online.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.08.10 (04/19/2010)
Wondering how to shop for a home burglar alarm system? Get the word straight from Clark.
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.07.10 (04/08/2010)
Fake Census forms have begun popping up around the country. As if you needed another Census-related thing to worry about!
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Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert - 04.01.10 (04/08/2010)
If you're planning a hospital stay in the near future, don't take your wallet or purse with you.
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