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><channel><title>Money Talks News &#187; Ripoffs</title> <atom:link href="http://www.moneytalksnews.com/category/save-money/ripoffs/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com</link> <description>Money Talks with Stacy Johnson</description> <copyright>Copyright 2012 Money Talks News. All Rights Reserved.</copyright> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:06 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Tax Hacks 2012: 6 Scams to Avoid</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2012/02/08/tax-hacks-2012-6-scams-to-avoid/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2012/02/08/tax-hacks-2012-6-scams-to-avoid/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brandon Ballenger</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm1.staticflickr.com/55/160198015_d68500f151_b.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/markcoggins</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Google News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ripoffs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avoid paying taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cheat on taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fake tax forms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fake taxes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[frivolous tax arguments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[offshore tax evasion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[outrageous tax deduction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tax evasion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tax ripoffs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tax scams]]></category><guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=37290</guid> <description><![CDATA[Racked up some holiday debt you've sworn to tackle in the new year? A credit counseling agency can help, and the right one might not charge you.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Racked up some holiday debt you've sworn to tackle in the new year? A credit counseling agency can help, and the right one might not charge you.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2012/01/13/resolutions-2012-finding-help-with-debt/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Free Ways to Avoid Internet Security Risks</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/12/22/free-ways-to-avoid-internet-security-risks/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/12/22/free-ways-to-avoid-internet-security-risks/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:15:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brandon Ballenger</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4074/4853086176_f5c8430668_b.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/robbie73</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Google News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ripoffs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free antivirus software]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to identify fake links]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to spot fake websites]]></category> <category><![CDATA[internet safety tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[internet security 2012]]></category> <category><![CDATA[is this site real or fake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[protect your computer 2012]]></category> <category><![CDATA[protect yourself online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[security threats online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[web safety tips]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=35885</guid> <description><![CDATA[Internet scams happen all year long, but they're especially common during the holiday shopping frenzy. Make sure you're protected.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Internet scams happen all year long, but they're especially common during the holiday shopping frenzy. Make sure you're protected.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/12/22/free-ways-to-avoid-internet-security-risks/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Beware Fake Charities: 4 Tips for Donating</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/12/19/beware-fake-charities-4-tips-for-donating/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2011/12/19/beware-fake-charities-4-tips-for-donating/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:55:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brandon Ballenger</dc:creator><media:content url="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4089/4989727036_88985e030d_b.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true"><media:copyright>flickr/howardlake</media:copyright></media:content> <category><![CDATA[Google News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ripoffs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <category><![CDATA[avoid fake charities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[charity scams]]></category> <category><![CDATA[check out a charity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[find a charity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[find charity spending]]></category> <category><![CDATA[is this a real charity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[look up charity report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[search for charities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[verify charity status]]></category><guid
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