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Scams target anti-Timeline Facebook users USA TODAY While the page hasn't been updated to include information on this latest scam, it's still a great spot to find out what's happening on the site. Live chats with staff, security hints and tips, and information about new features — it's a great resource. See all stories on this topic » USA TODAY

2G: SC pulls up PMO for delay, lays guidelines IBNLive.com New Delhi: In a major embarrassment for the Government in the 2G scam, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that any decision concerning whether a private citizen had permission to prosecute a public servant, must be taken within four months. See all stories on this topic » IBNLive.com

Tech companies team to battle scams Florida Today AP NEW YORK — Google, Facebook and other big tech companies are jointly designing a system for combating email scams known as phishing. Such scams try to trick people into giving away passwords and other personal information by sending emails that ... See all stories on this topic »

Police, Better Business Bureau Ask Residents to 'Beware of Scams' Patch.com Online scams are constantly changing forms, but the Southington Police Department and Better Business Bureau are teaming up to provide residents with the information they need to avoid becoming a victim. By Jason Vallee Graphic provided by the ... See all stories on this topic »

Grandparent scam resurges in county The Newark Advocate NEWARK -- If someone calls to solicit bail money for your grandson imprisoned in Peru, chances are it's a scam. At least eight Licking County residents have called dispatchers in the past three weeks to report mysterious individuals soliciting money ... See all stories on this topic »

Global warming 'a scam' Herald-Gazette Unfortunately, the global warming scam has cost the world community dearly: billions of dollars spent on bogus research projects that could have been spent on meaningful scientific investigation; billions in tax dollars spent on carbon reduction ... See all stories on this topic »

Bangor man scammed out of $7000 by con artist claiming to be grandson in ... The Republic AP BANGOR, Maine — Bangor police are warning elderly residents of the city not to fall for the so-called "grandparent scam." Police say a city man in his 70s was bilked out of $7000 last week by a con artist pretending to be his grandson who called ... See all stories on this topic »

Scam alert in Canandaigua Rochester Democrat and Chronicle If a person comes to your door claiming to work for the City of Canandaigua Water Department, check the work identification card. According to the Canandaigua Police someone in the last few weeks claimed to work for the city water department and told a ... See all stories on this topic »

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