Archive for economics – Page 2

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Roadshow group facing federal suit

Treasure Hunters Roadshow, a traveling show set up at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center this week that offers ... Read more

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Police: Watch out for unlicensed salesmen

People working for out-of-state companies that sell home security systems have been surfacing in Bowling Green, and police ... Read more

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Officials urge flood victims to watch out for scammers

As people across the region begin repairing damage from last weekend’s flood, they might be faced with another ... Read more

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Scams: If it sounds to good to be true, it likely is

Out of the blue, Gerald Keyser was informed earlier this month that he was a millionaire, the lucky ... Read more

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Wal-Mart gift card scam reaches state

A Wal-Mart gift card scam has made its way to Kentucky. A local consumer contacted the Better Business ... Read more

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BBB warning public to look out for Haitian relief scams

In the wake of international disasters, many donate money to help relief efforts. Unfortunately, some of that money ... Read more

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Bad economy helped to fuel scams in area

One woman lost $9,000. Another wanted to claim her free Corvette before she discovered it didn’t exist. This ... Read more

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Holiday shoppers must be cautious

As retailers heavily promote online sales and customers rush to get cyber deals, consumer advocates are offering advice ... Read more

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ID theft common during tax season

For many, tax season holds the promise of refund checks, but some people have received an unwelcome surprise ... Read more

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Experts: Beware of repair scams

As residents begin fixing damage from last week’s storm, they need to be aware of home repair scams, ... Read more