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Stories for Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Clark runs down several hot scams of the moment
RIP-OFF ALERT: The fact that scams are on the rise in a slowing economy should come as no surprise to anyone. People are getting desperate for money, and there are plenty of scamsters who would love to separate you from some of yours. The Chicago Tribune recently ran a story ...
Cruises for as low as $40/day?!
MONEY-SAVING MOMENT: Clark is not a fan of cruises, but right now there are great deals for those who do enjoy them. USA Today recently reported that NCL has been offering 3-night and 4-night cruises for $99/person! That rate is so low it may seem like a scam, but it's ...
Health insurers' customary charges to be revamped
Since the late '80s/early '90s, Clark has been receiving calls from people in dispute with their health insurers about "reasonable and customary" charges. This is a tactic used by insurers to shift costs away from themselves and onto consumers. Say, for example, your doctor bills your insurer $100 for a ...
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Mystery 25-cent charges on credit cards around the nation
RIP-OFF ALERT: Have you seen a suspicious charge for 25 cents on your credit card recently? If so, you're not alone. In previous years, Clark told you about a criminal ring based in suburban Los Angeles that went to a bank and bought the credit card numbers of 2 million ...
