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  1. @ssnoccrimewatch Thanks for all your RTs!
  2. #financefriday tip: Void any incorrect debit/credit receipts. Or shred them. Tips for avoiding fraud: bit.ly/KEoUik
  3. Heads up! Mortgage Claim Center Outreach offering unlicensed loan modification services. Details: bit.ly/Jx0qmG
  4. Tips for older Americans on how to spot telemarketing fraud: bit.ly/KNnct4 via @BBBnews4u
  5. Is your home wireless network secure? A how to from the Federal Trade Commission: 1.usa.gov/Ngnn10
  6. Alert: A company using the name Virgin Financial appears to be operating an advance fee loan scheme. 1.usa.gov/JupM4B
  7. Tuesday tip: Check out lookstoogoodtobetrue.com - A great resource to learn about the latest scams targeting you.
  8. Another alert: Heckart Associates LLC not licensed to sell securities in Washington. Details: bit.ly/MO7GjQ
  9. Alert - Postpone My Sale LLC not licensed to provide foreclosure prevention services in WA. Details: 1.usa.gov/MO2Jrh
  10. Military servicemembers warned to beware of Home Affordable Modification Program scams. Details: bit.ly/KIjLAF
  11. New video explains how borrowers can apply for a free, independent foreclosure review. bit.ly/LeuDuQ
  12. 8-K forms confuse you? Check out this investor bulletin from @SEC_News on how to read an 8-K 1.usa.gov/JQX0iy (pdf)
  13. Are you up to speed on the signs of an online investment scam? See our alert for more info: 1.usa.gov/J8RvHQ
  14. King 5’s Get Jesse warns of a postal service email scam making the rounds in his scam of the week. bit.ly/KiqQYG
  15. Thanks! RT@realest8lady A great resource for money management. Washington Financial Education Clearinghouse dfi.wa.gov/financial-educ…
  16. @FINRA_news warns investors of Nutraceutical stock scams bit.ly/LbyECz
  17. Advisory: Approach crowdfunding investment opportunities with caution. Details: bit.ly/K3yMPl
  18. Alert - Island Finance LLC not licensed to provide payday loans in Washington. bit.ly/JeOSu1