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Scams and Frauds
Here are some of the latest Scams, Frauds, and Consumer Abuse items in the news.

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FTC Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign To Protect Consumers from Job Scams - The Federal Trade Commission announced a nationwide ad campaign to alert consumers on how to avoid federal and postal job scams. Ads for these scams are often found in the classified sections of newspapers, offering "for a fee" to help job seekers find and apply for federal jobs. The campaign includes the creation of www.ftc.gov/jobscames, a web site to advise consumers about potential job scams. Fraudsters may lie about the availability of federal job openings in your area. If someone tells you that postal jobs are available, check with the Postal Service to determine if hiring is taking place and if an exam is required for eligibility. Remember, there is never a charge to apply for positions within the U.S. government or U.S. Postal Service. Read more...

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