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How to Increase the Chance of Someone Returning Your Lost Wallet

Posted July 14, 2009 - 04:00 by Paul Michael

Shopping, General Tips, Credit Cards, Consumer Affairs

Lost wallet

It’s not a fun feeling. You’ve reached the checkout at the grocery store, you feel into your pocket, or purse, and realize that your wallet is missing. You heart stops, you walk out without your shopping and proceed to panic. But there is one way you can significantly increase the chance of your wallet being returned intact.

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How to get your car stolen

Posted March 11, 2008 - 20:32 by Paul Michael

Consumer Affairs, Cars and Transportation

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Every 26.4 seconds, a vehicle is stolen in the U.S.* If you want yours to be one of those vehicles, just follow these simple guidelines and the thief will be driving away in your nice set of wheels before you can say “follow that car.”

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How to buy all that stuff the police seize. And it's cheap.

Posted December 28, 2007 - 23:04 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks, Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs

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Ever wondered what happens to all that stuff the good folks of law enforcement have stashed away? You know, anything from car stereos to bags of diamond necklaces, watches and gold rings. Well, when it's no longer required as evidence several things can happen to it. If the police can find the original owners, they'll get it back. If they can't, they'll often sell it off at auctions. And I've just found a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff like this at silly prices.

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The scams and cons that could clean you out.

Posted 2 years ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Life Hacks

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Last time I gave you advice from the Real Hustle team, it was how to grab a few free drinks. A bit of harmless fun. This time, it’s much more serious. These former professional con artists take you through some of the easiest, most effective ways that thieves can rip you off. Anything from a simple watch theft, to grabbing everything you own.

I looked through The Real Hustle archives and found so many scary scenarios, but these are the ones that seemed to affect everyone. So, watch carefully and keep your guard up at all times. It’s a jungle out there sometimes.

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