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The telemarketers’ pitch seems innocent enough: They want you to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices. They claim your cash will help the homeless or support employment for those with disabilities. But state officials and consumer advocates are warning residents not to be misled by these sales calls. Read today's consumer alert from the Washington Attorney General's Office, Secretary of State and BBB.

The telemarketers’ pitch seems innocent enough: They want you to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices. They claim your cash will help the homeless or support employment for those with disabilities. But state officials and consumer advocates are warning residents not to be misled by these sales calls. Read today's consumer alert from the Washington Attorney General's Office, Secretary of State and BBB.

The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys have declared war, so to speak, on a number of companies that advertise so-called extended vehicle warranties through the use of deceptive “robo-calls” ...

Have you received any robo-calls lately advertising car warranties/service contracts?

The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys have declared war, so to speak, on a number of companies that advertise so-called extended vehicle warranties through the use of deceptive “robo-calls” ...

Have you received any robo-calls lately advertising car warranties/service contracts?

TJX  agreed to pay $9.75 million to 41 attorneys general as a part of settlement that follows the states’ investigation concerning the retailer’s data security practices. ... Info on the new "Red Flags Rule." ...

TJX  agreed to pay $9.75 million to 41 attorneys general as a part of settlement that follows the states’ investigation concerning the retailer’s data security practices. ... Info on the new "Red Flags Rule." ...

TJX  agreed to pay $9.75 million to 41 attorneys general as a part of settlement that follows the states’ investigation concerning the retailer’s data security practices. ... Info on the new "Red Flags Rule." ...

We're 2! Our first story posted June 20, 2007, highlighted new technology to help prevent auto theft (think GPS!). Since then, we’ve written about 450 other snippets covering everything from modern-day pirates to Zombie PC attacks; hot urban legends to love scams; unsavory spam to credit reports, including some that aren't so free and one you probably didn’t know about. ...

Homeowners facing foreclosure can receive free legal help thanks to a new program launched by the Washington State Bar Association. ...

In today's Ask the AG column, Attorney General Rob McKenna talks about what boarded-up stores and bankruptcies mean for consumers and explains how you can avoid common pitfalls.

Share your thoughts:As a consumer, are you more careful about where and how you shop? As a business owner, what are you doing to reassure your customers that it's a good time to buy?

DISH Network and Fisher Communications have ended their contract dispute that kept Fisher stations including KOMO and KIMA off the satellite service since December. DISH resumed broadcasts of Fisher stations at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday.

For Eva Buck, a single mother of twin girls, it was a stranger’s offer to help her save her family’s home from foreclosure. For small business owner Reuben Quam, it was a promise of big returns on his investment. For grandparents Howard and Barbara Rice, it was a call from a supposed relative in trouble. In every case, it was a scam.

More from our Taking Charge in Tough Times seminars ...

For Eva Buck, a single mother of twin girls, it was a stranger’s offer to help her save her family’s home from foreclosure. For small business owner Reuben Quam, it was a promise of big returns on his investment. For grandparents Howard and Barbara Rice, it was a call from a supposed relative in trouble. In every case, it was a scam.

More from our Taking Charge in Tough Times seminars ...

For Eva Buck, a single mother of twin girls, it was a stranger’s offer to help her save her family’s home from foreclosure. For small business owner Reuben Quam, it was a promise of big returns on his investment. For grandparents Howard and Barbara Rice, it was a call from a supposed relative in trouble. In every case, it was a scam.

More from our Taking Charge in Tough Times seminars ...

For Eva Buck, a single mother of twin girls, it was a stranger’s offer to help her save her family’s home from foreclosure. For small business owner Reuben Quam, it was a promise of big returns on his investment. For grandparents Howard and Barbara Rice, it was a call from a supposed relative in trouble. In every case, it was a scam.

More from our Taking Charge in Tough Times seminars ...

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