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Today Show spotlights post-transaction marketing
Shop online? Watch out for sneaky charges
One bad email drains $500,000 from victim's bank account
Lowdown on all those free credit report sites
Check if your email password was hacked
Talking to your kids about inappropriate Web searches
Cookie monsters
Consumers juiced by deceptive Açaí and resveratrol product ads
Could you have caused the social media meltdown?
Bellingham Herald: Sources for Consumer questions about Identity Theft
Economic scams abound. We've got your back.
Judge’s order puts skids on motorcycle parts dealer’s deceptive sales practices
Following the yellow brick road to deceitful SEOs
As if one Swine Flu virus weren’t enough
Big jump in scareware from spam
Music downloads could lead to identity theft
Quote-worthy: AGO experts in the news
Phony terrorist attacks = real computer attacks
Spring break scam: Impersonators pose as students in trouble
Do you really own your online profile and photos?
Love bugs: E-cards that carry viruses
Safer Internet Day and the fight against techno-crime
Data Privacy Day occurs during streak of breaches
Attorney General warns of bogus employment scams
Protect yourself from e-mail hijackers and spoofers
Virtual credit cards may give online shoppers peace of mind
AG McKenna proposes new consumer protection laws
Teens discuss risky behaviors on MySpace
Computer germs disguised as holiday greetings
Cyber Monday shopping tips
Creator of copycat financial Web site on the hook for violating phishing law
MyLuvCrush a not-so-sweet nothing
Attorney General sues Washington business that promised Web hits but struck out in customer service
AGs reach agreement with Craigslist to crack down on illegal sex trade ads
Stop Zombie PC attacks
IRS opens hotline for identity theft victims
Alert: Critical security hazard for MS Windows users
30 million consumers victims of fake antivirus software
Copycat YouTube pages carry bad bugs
FTC socks it to international spam gang
Coffee break: Outsmart a cybercrook
Talking to kids about Internet safety
Bank failures and takeovers create Phish-erman's Special
Destroy sensitive papers at Puget Sound shred events
Warning about TicketsMyWay.com
Attorney General grinds down on motorcycle parts dealer
Washington AG warns about double-click divorces
Back to School Safety Tips
Beware of a new Facebook virus
Spoofed MSNBC and CNN headlines will infect computers
I spy spyware, spam and scams
Is an online degree legit or worthwhile?
FWD: FWD: WARNING! Tell Everyone!
Four years for 'Spam King' Soloway
AG's new Internet safety site covers online gaming to senior dating
Saving on Rx drugs -- risks and deals
Ebay adds fraud protection for PayPal users
Dying hard drive? Try the freezer.
Agreement to help protect kids on Facebook
Use Internet for phone calls? Make sure you can be found in an emergency
Internet affiliate advertisers violated Washington spyware law
Phishing attack targets CEOs with fake subpoena
Internet Advancement to refund small business customers
Are you vulnerable to Windows Messenger pop-ups?
Two more high-tech crooks down
ValueClick to Pay $2.9 Million to Settle FTC Charges
CP Week Tip of the Day: Shopping online? Read the small print at checkout
Use caution looking for love online
FTC turns tables on phishing scam; cons now ask you to call local numbers
Three new identity theft scams happening right now
E-mail claiming to be from IRS is a scam
AG McKenna requests consumer protection laws
Phishing scam targets Facebook users
Beware of phony football tickets
Cell Phones Under Attack: How to block text spam and viruses
Looking for love online? Watch out for flirty bots
Social networking site users may be ripe for identity theft
AG working to protect small businesses too
Use caution when shopping online auction sites
Security software, like fire extinguishers, needs maintenance
How much is that doggie on the Internet?
Feds bust list brokers in undercover sting
Affiliate marketer violated spyware act
CyberStreetSmart.org offers tips to spot online scams
Valuable advice for credit card holders
Some free credit reports cost you
UR Nfektd! Worm targets Skype users, spreads through chat messages
Peer file-sharing programs create identity theft risk
Labor Day chores made easier with free community shredding
How to confirm whether an e-card is real or dangerous spam
New phone scam promises guaranteed student grants
Pump-and-dump scam floods e-mail inboxes
Blocking cell phone spam
Watch out for phony government e-mails
Trash the spam
Free spam and telemarketing calls! 100% legit! Act now!
Kicking the creeps off MySpace
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