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Rising home foreclosures have made con artists very busy. These scammers use the public records to find homeowners who are in trouble, and then use a variety of schemes to take
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We want to know what you currently carry in your purse or wallet. By sharing the contents via comments or Twitter, you will be entered to win a $20 Amazon
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