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Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced Scammers used elaborate ploys to ply their programs. American Airlines Settles Cargo Price-Fixing Case Company agrees to provide money, information against other defendants. FTC Cracking Down On Debt Settlement Industry Abuses Newly adopted regulations bar collection of fees unless consumers get relief. Electronic Payments Association Warns Of New Phishing Scam Email warns of 'unauthorized ACH transaction'. Mariposa Botnet Creator, Operators Arrested International police officials estimate millions of computers were compromised. Scammers Putting A New Face(book) On An Old Scheme Scammers hijacking Facebook accounts reach out to 'friends' for cash. New York Settles Charges Against Debt Collector Crackdown continues against debt collectors who engage in abusive, illegal practices. Consumer Agency Survey: Foreclosure Scam Was 2009's Fastest Growing Complaint Number of complaints up year-over-year as recession takes its toll on consumers and agencies alike. 'Questionable' Home Improvement Contractors Pursued In Pennsylvania Wave of legal actions filed by attorney general involving 'shoddy' practices. Identity Theft Scam Targets Diabetics Scammers calling people with the disease in Mississippi, seeking personal data. Mortgage Relief Firms Pay Millions to Settle Charges Marketers charged advanced fees, delivered nothing, FTC says. Payday Lender to Refund $305,446 in West Virginia Company sued for violating state's ban on payday lending. Government Grant Scam Hits Ohio Tried and true scheme is making the rounds again. Storm Chasers Can Do Big Damage to Your Pocketbook Bad weather brings out hordes of scam artists offering fast, cheap repairs. California DAs Open Investigation into Goldline New York Congressman also calls for investigation into gold coin company. 7 Ways You Can Spot A Scam Scams increase during bad economic times. Obama Signs 'Strongest Consumer Financial Protections in History' Into Law Measure protects consumers from hidden fees, investment scams, requires clear disclosure of terms. Massachusetts Sues Credit Repair Companies Part of continued crackdown on operations exploiting economic distress. Protecting Yourself From ID Theft You needn't buy expensive products to keep your identity safe. Consumers Warned About Amazon.com Scam Email appears to be from online retailer, but isn't. Payday Lender Complains About Financial Reform Bill Company says new regulations could put it, and others, out of business. KFC 'Free Lunch Coupon' Suit Moves Forward Suit charges KFC chickened out on offer aired on Oprah. Oregon Sues Countrywide Over Pension Fund Losses Lawsuit alleges misleading tactics led to $29 million in investment losses. Lottery Scammer Draws Prison Time Canadian man's racket targeted elderly Americans. FTC Issues Report On Reforming Debt Collection Litigation And Arbitration Agency says system is 'broken' -- recommends steps to repair it and protect consumers. Don't Be Scared By 'Scareware' Fear should not be a motivating factor in protecting your computer. Car Buyers Beware: Scam Artists Impersonating Car Dealers Unsuspecting consumers lose big deposits and don't get the car they bargained for. 'Tabnabbing' Or 'Tabnapping' -- A New Twist On Phishing How to keep yourself safe from a more sophisticated hacking attack. How to Avoid Ponzi Schemes Boomers, older seniors don't have time to recover from financial disasters. Company Suspected of Using Infomercial 'Talk Shows' To Defraud Consumers Colorado AG says Real Talk Network charged consumers for products they never received. Senior Citizens Warned About $250 Medicare Rebate Scam 'Doughnut hole' check doesn't require you to provide financial information. Survey of Gold Buyers Finds Wide Range of Prices Consumers need to be sure they are getting the best price. Wrigley Settles Eclipse Advertising Suit Plaintiffs say 'natural germ killing' claims are bunk. FTC Warns of Oil Spill Job Scams How to tell the real opportunities from the phonies. New Jersey Says Gold-Buying Firms Cheated Consumers Forty-nine businesses cited after undercover probe. Beware of Oil Spill Scams New York consumer agency offers tips to avoid being ripped off.