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There is always someone out there to try and con people out of their money in a dishonest way. Remember, "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is". Below are a few things that may help to keep you from being a victim of a greedy con artist.

Don't respond to unknown solicitations by phone, email or regular mail. Be suspicious of "risk-free" trial offers especially any that require a credit card number to pay for shipping and handling. The card could be used to bill you for subsequent shipments of the product unless you take sometimes-difficult steps to opt out.

Do your online shopping at secure Web sites. Using these sites will help ensure that personal information, including credit card numbers, is transmitted to the merchant safely without being intercepted by a third party. You can identify secure sites by looking for Web addresses that begin with "http" and for a small padlock at the bottom of the page. Use a secure online payment site (such as Pay Pal) to be sure you get what you paid for. Credit cards are still preferred over debit cards for best online shopping security.

Be leery of any offer or prize that sounds too good to be true. If you didn't buy a ticket for a lottery, sweepstakes or other contest, you didn't win. If a travel offer or other deal sounds unbelievably good, chances are there's an expensive catch. Make sure you know all the details of any sensational offer and read the fine print.

To report crimes anonymously call 753-1234 or 1-888-227-8780. It pays to fight crime.

BE INFORMED * BE AWARE * BE SAFE

Shirley Mathe, President

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