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Evelyn Kanter

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Avoid Gulf Coast Oil Spill Charity Frauds

The good guys are volunteering and working overtime to undo the damage of the BP oil spill, the worst environmental disaster US history.   Beware of  frauds.  The bad guys are out there scamming instead of skimming.

Job Scams — One fraud is asking you to pay up front for a job helping clean up the [...]

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Avoiding Garth Brooks Concert Ticket Scams

Entertainer Garth Brooks has been performing to sold-out crowds and rave reviews in Las Vegas.  His performances at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are so popular that tickets are now on sale for dates through Thanksgiving 2010.  Depending on how you look at it,  new ticket buying rules from the Wynn will protect [...]

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American Airlines Adds Yet More Ticket Fees

As I’ve said before, airlines are working overtime to come up with new ways to increase ticket prices without actually raising the cost of the actual airline ticket.  Here’s the latest scheme to increase the cost of your travel experience, from American Airlines –

Pay extra and you can board first, with Group One.  Pay extra [...]

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Most Stolen Cars in USA

1994 Honda Accord is most-stolen vehicle

An estimated 2,650 cars are stolen each and every day in the USA.  That equals about one car, SUV, minivan or pick-up truck stolen every 33 seconds.  So, in the time it takes you to read this article, two vehicles could have been stolen.  Or three, depending on how quickly you read.

It’s not just fancy [...]

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New American Airlines Ticket Fees

American Airlines has figured out a new way to squeeze more money out of its passengers.  The second-largest airline in the USA is now charging non-premium passengers $50 to stand by for a different flight.  But they are not alone — Delta and Continental already are doing it.

According to Travel Babel, United does not charge for [...]

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Over-Priced Travel Gear to Avoid

GlamBags cost 5x more than ordinary Ziplocs

We all look for airfare bargains, hotel discounts, and the best car rental deals when we travel.  So why would you waste money on travel gear or gadgets that just look pretty?

Why would you buy 18 decorated zip-close plastic bags for $9.95 when many airport security gates give them away for [...]

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