“They China have made possible systematic stealing of intellectual property of American companies and have not been very aggressive to put in place the basic protections for property rights that every serious economy needs over time,” Geithner told a forum in Washington.

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Each year, about 15 million American households move, with the majority changing households between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Unfortunately, this same time period also is peak season for moving company scams.

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Hey all, so when moving into or within CA make sure you address this Change of Address form to avoid this heinous fine.

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With 2 million layoffs recently, the employment websites are busier than ever. And it’s not just jobseekers who are making these sites so popular. Consumer-protection and law-enforcement groups and better-business bureaus are reporting that a whole new breed of scammers and “phishers” are also logging on to get your personal information to steal your identity. [...]

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If You’ve been contacted by a foreclosure “rescue specialist” who promises to help you avoid foreclosure for a fee then it’s a trap. Legitimate foreclosure consultants do not seek you out; you go to them. The huge number of at-risk borrowers has created a whole new opportunity for scam artists who can easily find victims [...]

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