More Information--SCAM ALERT!!

On 1/25/09 I wrote about the "mystery shopper" scam mail I received. Whilst listening to a Clark Howard pod-cast he also mentioned "money transfer scams" and mentioned information that Western Union has posted on their Website. This the link to the page where you can find those articles (taken directly from the Western Union site:

Fraudsters are always coming up with new, creative ways to try to get your money. The best way to avoid being a victim is to be educated.

Learn more about these scams with these helpful articles, courtesy of Western Union.

• Watch Out for Lottery Fraud
• Buyer Beware
• It's No Accident
• Beware of Up-front Payments
• Millions Waiting to be Shared
• They've Found Your Dog
• "Dream" Job Only a Dream?
• When Easy Money Isn't Easy

Hope this is helpful!!