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Your priest is in prison in the Philippines? Don't send money just yet
Your priest is in prison in the Philippines? Don't send money just yet

Not too long ago, the "Grandmother Scam" was all the rage. Seniors would get an email or a telephone call, supposedly from a grandchild, stating that the grandchild was in jail in a foreign country on a trumped-up charge and needed a few thousand dollars to buy his or her freedom.

Old scams, of course, never die. They just change their skin slightly, and the latest version of this one involves the clergy. We had heard about this latest version but had not seen it in the w...

 
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Automotive

Three states sue VW for environmental damages from diesel exhaust

Clean air groups irate that even after being "fixed," the diesels still won't meet clean air regs

Obama administration lets automakers off the 54.5 mpg hook

Low gas prices encourage consumers to buy more trucks and SUVs, feds lament

Cell phones & smart phones

White House funds 5G effort despite health advocates' objections

The ultra-high-speed broadband technology poses unknown risks, critics say

Verizon reportedly monitoring unlimited data plans

Excessive users run the risk of being disconnected

Computers & electronics

The 1980s are officially over: VCR production has ended

The last hold out manufacturer has thrown in the towel

Cosmetics

Feds examine complaints about WEN by Chaz Dean hair treatments

Consumers say the potion makes their hair fall out and causes itching and rashes

Education

Amazon, Wells Fargo offering discounted student loans

It's Amazon's first entry into the student loan business

Employment

Leading Economic Index rebounds in June

The expansion was the second in three months

Family & parenting

In households with autistic children, the whole family benefits from having a dog

And Fido doesn't have to be a trained assistance dog to reduce stress levels

Health

How do you know if you have the Zika virus?

Symptoms are mild or non-existent, but it is dangerous nonetheless

Scientists explain why Alzheimer's disease always gets worse

The damaging protein hops from neuron to neuron, researchers say

Home & garden

It's now cheaper to own a home than rent in 42 states

New York is the state where the savings are greatest

A slip in builder confidence

Shortages of lots and labor may be factors

Insurance

Class action says Anthem refuses to cover brand-name medication

Patients are forced to use substitute drugs that are not identical and not effective, suit charges

California Obamacare premiums increasing 13.2% next year

The rate hike is three times bigger than increases over the last two years

Personal finance

Consumers deeper in debt despite efforts to avoid it

Research shows Great Recession affected consumers' attitudes about money

Why more consumers are struggling financially

Study shows level of financial literacy is in decline

Privacy

What your browser “fingerprints” say about you

Australian researcher warns that they can lead to significant privacy breaches

Scams

Robocalls make scammers more efficient and dangerous

One scammer can contact thousands of victims in just seconds

Online obituary sites collected unauthorized charitable donations

Legacy.com and Tributes settle Vermont charges, agree to reform their practices

Seniors

Study shows many community-dwelling seniors use prescriptions improperly

Over half of all seniors misuse or underuse their medications

Shopping

Retailers with wi-fi hotspots find they need to block porn

McDonalds acts, Starbucks considers it

Four ways to save on back to school shopping

Where to find cheap (or even free) clothing in your area

Social & dating

The difference between men and women when it comes to online dating

Men are more aggressive, while women are more selective

Twitter adds verification option to more accounts

Until now, verification has been limited mostly to celebrities and other big names

Travel

Dog sledding in Alaska – a real-life musher experience

It's the official state sport and there are numerous options for visitors

Southwest cancels hundreds of flights after computer glitch

Delays and cancellations began Wednesday and stretched into early Thursday

Weight loss

Why you should avoid mixing alcohol with energy drinks

Study shows it can increase desire for more alcohol

How to lose weight eating what you want

“Mindful eating” emerges as alternative to dieting

Recalls

Forest River recalls model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers

The chassis axle may shift, resulting in a loss of vehicle control

Faribault Foods recalls No-Salt-Added Black Beans

The product may be adulterated with plastic and/or metal pieces

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