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Charities

• 'Tis The Season for Wise Charitable Giving 12/2007

• Car Donation Programs - Proceed with Caution 12/2007

• A Job Offer Too Good To Be True 9/2006

• Don't Be Taken In By Disaster Scams - Lessons Learned 8/2005

• Charities, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 01/2004

• Charity Board Members -- Their Obligations 1/2001

• It's 10'clock -- Do You Know Where Your Charitable Donation Is? 7/2000

• Police And Fire Solicitations... What You Should Know 3/2000

• Checking On A Charity -- Did You Receive A Solicitation or an "Education" 12/1999

• Talk Like A Charity, But Do They Walk Like A Charity? 8/1999

General Advice

• Gift Cards & Gift Certificates - 2008 Update

• Cash Gifting Schemes 10/2008

• Voter Registration - Recent Scams Target Prospective Voters 9/2008

• A Consumer Guide to Buying Tickets Online 9/2008

• Michigan's Lemon Law - Avoid Getting Stuck with A Lemon - 7/2008

• Fireworks: Don't Get Burned! 6/2008

• Reduce Your Junk Mail 6/2008

• Avoid Auction Scams - Know The Facts Before You Bid 5/2008

• Selling Precious Metals 5/2008

• Cell Phone Spam - Stop Receiving Unwanted Text Messages! 4/2008

• Tax Rebate Scams 4/2008

• Increased Gas Prices? Again? Updated--3/2008

• Propane Gas - Understand Pricing Options and How to Lower Your Heating Costs 3/2008

• IRS Tax Scams 3/2008

• Free Annual Credit Reports-What Consumers Should Know--Updated 3/2008

• Credit Reports, Free Review and Repair 3/2008

• Cosigning a loan? Know the risks! 3/2008

• Business Sudden Closure 2/2008

• Conversion to Digital Television - Stay Informed and Stay Connected 2/2008

• Dating Services 2/2008

• Security Freeze Information for Michigan Consumers 12/2007

• Car Donation Programs - Proceed with Caution 12/2007

• 'Tis The Season for Wise Charitable Giving 12/2007

• 'Tis The Season For Protecting Yourself When Making Purchases -- 2007 Update 11/2007

• Home Lending and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Updated 11/2007

• Telemarketing Fraud - Never Give Personal Information to Unknown Callers - 2007 Update 10/2007

• Internet Safety and Children 8/2007

• Building and Remodeling - Advice for Homeowners 6/2007

• Payday Loan - Know Your Rights and Decide If One Is Right for You 6/2007

• Internet Phone Service ("VOIP"): Will You Be Able To Reach 9-1-1 In An Emergency? 12/2006

• Fraudulent E-mail Thieves Intend to Steal Your Personal Information Updated 11/2006

• Long-Term Rebate Programs 10/2006

• Your Social Security Number 9/2006

• Talent Scouting Services 4/2006

• Used Vehicle Buyers Watch For Flood Damage 12/2005

• Michigan's Children's Protection Registry - Dealing With Spam Sent To Minors 7/2005

• The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act - Federal Law Protections For Military Personnel On Active Duty 5/2005

• Find Out Whether State Farm Declared Your Used Motor Vehicle A "Total Loss" 3/2005

• Counterfeit Cashier's Check Scam 02/2005

• Check 21: Federal Law Allows Elimination of Original Paper Check 09/2004

• Vehicle Warranties, Extended Service Plans, Recalls and Silent Warranties 02/2004

• Michigan's Anti-Spam Law 12/2003

• The Joe Gagnon Appliance Repair Act 7/2002

• Business, Oh Business Where Art Thou? 3/2002

• Funerals: Pre-plan, Pre-fund, But Beware Of Pre-need Sellers! 8/2001

• Hey! Why Isn't That Price Fixing? The Real Story of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices 5/2000

• Mandatory Arbitration 5/1999

Health Safety

• Fireworks: Don't Get Burned! 6/2008

• Are You Paying Too Much For Your Prescription Drugs? Shop Around and Find Out! 5/2007

• Health Club Membership: Lose Weight, Not Money 1/2007

• Lead and Children 10/2005

• "Free" Medicine May Be Costly 8/2005

• Find Out Whether State Farm Declared Your Used Motor Vehicle A "Total Loss" 3/2005

• Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card 5/2004

• Magnetic Mattress Nightmares 9/2002

• Eyeglass/Contact RX 10/1999

Home

• Propane Gas - Understand Pricing Options and How to Lower Your Heating Costs 3/2008

• Conversion to Digital Television - Stay Informed and Stay Connected 2/2008

• Home Lending and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Updated 11/2007

• Building and Remodeling - Advice for Homeowners 6/2007

• Are You Paying Too Much For Your Prescription Drugs? Shop Around and Find Out! 5/2007

• Internet Phone Service ("VOIP"): Will You Be Able To Reach 9-1-1 In An Emergency? 12/2006

• Long-Term Rebate Programs 10/2006

• The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act - Federal Law Protections For Military Personnel On Active Duty 5/2005

• The Joe Gagnon Appliance Repair Act 7/2002

• Lawn Service Companies May Provide More Than You Bargained For! 6/2002

Identity Theft

• Voter Registration - Recent Scams Target Prospective Voters 9/2008

• Free Annual Credit Reports-What Consumers Should Know--Updated 3/2008

• IRS Tax Scams 3/2008

• Credit Reports, Free Review and Repair 3/2008

• Security Freeze Information for Michigan Consumers 12/2007

• Identity Theft: Deceased Victims 11/2007

• Telemarketing Fraud - Never Give Personal Information to Unknown Callers - 2007 Update 10/2007

• Fraudulent E-mail Thieves Intend to Steal Your Personal Information Updated 11/2006

• Identity Theft Information for Michigan Consumers - 2006 Update 10/2006

• Pharming - Yet Another Tool Used By Identity Thieves 9/2006

• Your Social Security Number 9/2006

• Sony Music CDs Recalled - Identity Theft Risk Prompts Worldwide Exchange Program 11/2005

• Medicare Recipients Warned to Beware of Medicare Fraud and Identity Theft 10/2005

• Don't Be Taken In By Disaster Scams - Lessons Learned 8/2005

• Telemarketing Fraud - Recent Medicare Prescription Drug Twist 6/2005

• Small Businesses: Tips To Reduce ID Theft 5/2004

Internet

• Gift Cards & Gift Certificates - 2008 Update

• A Consumer Guide to Buying Tickets Online 9/2008

• IRS Tax Scams 3/2008

• 'Tis The Season For Protecting Yourself When Making Purchases -- 2007 Update 11/2007

• Internet Safety and Children 8/2007

• Internet Phone Service ("VOIP"): Will You Be Able To Reach 9-1-1 In An Emergency? 12/2006

• Fraudulent E-mail Thieves Intend to Steal Your Personal Information Updated 11/2006

• Pharming - Yet Another Tool Used By Identity Thieves 9/2006

• A Job Offer Too Good To Be True 9/2006

• Michigan's Children's Protection Registry - Dealing With Spam Sent To Minors 7/2005

• Michigan's Anti-Spam Law 12/2003

• Spam Reduction - Tips For Reducing Junk E-mail 12/2002

• Avoiding Unhappy Returns - Returning Merchandise Bought On- or Off-line 12/2001

• Internet Security Advisory - Patch The Hole In Your Cookie Jar 11/2001

• Who Left The Cookies In The Cyberjar? (revised) 2/2000

• Many Happy E-Turns 1/2000

• Cyber Shopping -- Hazards And Safety Tips 12/1999

Money Matters

• Gift Cards & Gift Certificates - 2008 Update

• Avoiding Credit Repair Scams 10/2008

• Living Trusts - Beware of "One Size Fits All" Estate Plans & "Free Lunch Seminars" - Updated 10/2008

• Cash Gifting Schemes 10/2008

• A Consumer Guide to Buying Tickets Online 9/2008

• Reduce Your Junk Mail 6/2008

• Selling Precious Metals 5/2008

• Tax Rebate Scams 4/2008

• Increased Gas Prices? Again? Updated--3/2008

• Free Annual Credit Reports-What Consumers Should Know--Updated 3/2008

• Cosigning a loan? Know the risks! 3/2008

• Business Sudden Closure 2/2008

• 'Tis The Season for Wise Charitable Giving 12/2007

• Car Donation Programs - Proceed with Caution 12/2007

• 'Tis The Season For Protecting Yourself When Making Purchases -- 2007 Update 11/2007

• Home Lending and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Updated 11/2007

• Telemarketing Fraud - Never Give Personal Information to Unknown Callers - 2007 Update 10/2007

• Nigerian and Counterfeit Cashier's Check Scam - Update 9/2007

• Payday Loan - Know Your Rights and Decide If One Is Right for You 6/2007

• Are You Paying Too Much For Your Prescription Drugs? Shop Around and Find Out! 5/2007

• Long-Term Rebate Programs 10/2006

• Advance-Fee Loan Scams 7/2006

• Annuities - Are They the Right Investment for Me? 5/2006

• "Consumer Rewards Network" Warning - Hang Up On "Free Shopping Spree" Telemarketers! 7/2005

• The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act - Federal Law Protections For Military Personnel On Active Duty 5/2005

• Counterfeit Cashier's Check Scam 02/2005

• Be Sure to Read Purchase Contracts; Beware of "Packing" 02/2004

• Sweepstakes -- "You May Already Be A Winner!" 02/2004

• International Sweepstakes & Lottery Fraud 11/2003

• College Savings Plans 7/2002

• Credit Cards -- Did I Charge That? 9/2000

• I Changed My Mind... Can I Cancel This Contract? 7/2000

• Easy Financing May Complicate Your Life -- Indirect Loans 1/2000

• Checking On A Charity -- Did You Receive A Solicitation or an "Education" 12/1999

• Cyber Shopping -- Hazards And Safety Tips 12/1999

• Multi-Level Marketing 5/1999

• Vending Machine Business Opportunities 9/1998

• Negative Option 8/1998

Privacy/Junk Mail

• Do Not Fax Me! A Way To Stop Unwanted Advertisements 8/2008

• Reduce Your Junk Mail 6/2008

• Cell Phone Spam - Stop Receiving Unwanted Text Messages! 4/2008

• Free Annual Credit Reports-What Consumers Should Know--Updated 3/2008

• DMA Demand for Mail Removal Form 8/2007

• Your Social Security Number 9/2006

• Michigan's Children's Protection Registry - Dealing With Spam Sent To Minors 7/2005

• Michigan's Anti-Spam Law 12/2003

• New Michigan Telemarketing Laws / DO-NOT-CALL LIST 7/2003

• Internet Security Advisory - Patch The Hole In Your Cookie Jar 11/2001

• Don't Throw Away Your Right To Financial Privacy 7/2001

• Who Left The Cookies In The Cyberjar? (revised) 2/2000

Purchases

• Gift Cards & Gift Certificates - 2008 Update

• A Consumer Guide to Buying Tickets Online 9/2008

• Avoid Auction Scams - Know The Facts Before You Bid 5/2008

• Item Pricing (Scanner Law) Frequently Asked Question 3/2008

• Business Sudden Closure 2/2008

• Dating Services 2/2008

• 'Tis The Season For Protecting Yourself When Making Purchases -- 2007 Update 11/2007

• Health Club Membership: Lose Weight, Not Money 1/2007

• Long-Term Rebate Programs 10/2006

• Used Vehicle Buyers Watch For Flood Damage 12/2005

• Sony Music CDs Recalled - Identity Theft Risk Prompts Worldwide Exchange Program 11/2005

• Business Opportunities 11/2005

• Be Sure to Read Purchase Contracts; Beware of "Packing" 02/2004

• Vehicle Warranties, Extended Service Plans, Recalls and Silent Warranties 02/2004

• Magnetic Mattress Nightmares 9/2002

• Avoiding Unhappy Returns - Returning Merchandise Bought On- or Off-line 12/2001

• I Changed My Mind... Can I Cancel This Contract? 7/2000

• Funerals: Pre-plan, Pre-fund, But Beware Of Pre-need Sellers! 8/2001

• Cyber Shopping -- Hazards And Safety Tips 12/1999

• Travel Club Memberships 6/2008

• Cellular Phones -- Facts To Know Before Going Wireless 9/1999

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