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Facebook Malware Warning

Last Updated: 1:37 PM 06/18/09 - Security experts say some website links appearing in emails on Facebook may download malware to your computer. (Full Story)
Financial Adviser Admits To Scamming Elderly Woman

Last Updated: 8:09 AM 06/12/09 - Prosecutors say the former N.C. State basketball player spent $24,000 of someone else's money on wine, to pay down his own credit line and to buy a beach house.
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Man Charged With Scamming Two Businesses

Last Updated: 12:34 PM 05/28/09 - A man is charged with writing checks to two Wayne County businesses, then stopping payments on the checks.
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Report: The Elderly Need More Protection From Scammers

Last Updated: 5:33 PM 05/27/09 - A North Carolina think tank that studies state government programs said the state should enact new laws to protect the elderly against fraudsters out to steal their money.
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Man Charged With Smuggling Birds In Pants

Last Updated: 11:52 AM 05/06/09 - A man was charged Tuesday with smuggling songbirds into the United States by hiding them in his pants. Look closely at the photo to see the birds. (Bigger photo inside.) (Full Story)
Unclaimed Cash From Insurance Settlement

Last Updated: 4:25 AM 04/27/09 - Thousands of military men and women could be owed money from a huge insurance settlement. (Full Story)
Online Tax Extensions

Last Updated: 7:16 AM 04/15/09 - If you haven't finished your taxes, and don't think you will, there's help that's as close as your computer. However, experts say be very cautious because there's a good chance you may run into a scam.
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Medicaid Account Breach Scam

Last Updated: 8:44 AM 04/13/09 - A local sheriff's office says this scam is definitely making the rounds. (Full Story)
Teen Accused Of Claiming To Be Lawman To Scam Cash

Last Updated: 1:45 PM 04/08/09 - A teenager is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer.
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FBI: Oprah "Millionaire" Show Email Is A Scam

Last Updated: 9:37 AM 04/01/09 - People are getting emails saying they've been nominated to be part of the "Oprah Millionaire Contest Show." (Full Story)
April Fools Virus Is No Joke

Last Updated: 12:12 AM 04/01/09 - Microsoft is warning people of an April Fool's prank expecting nearly 10 million computers to be infected with a nasty virus.
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Robo Calls Target Your Bank Account

Last Updated: 7:38 AM 03/23/09 - The North Carolina Attorney General says these robo calls have even been getting through to people on the "Do Not Call" registry. (Full Story)
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