64 articles on "consumers"

How to avoid being crammed

CrammingSome consumers are being billed for telephone services they did not order. This practice is called “cramming” and it affects telephone consumers nationwide.“Cramming” occurs when a customer receives a telephone bill, usually rendered...

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Saving Money By Using a Calling Card

Saving Money By Using a Calling Card by: Mike YeagerA calling card offers a viable alternative to traditional long distance calling plans. In fact, a long distance prepaid phone calling card is the fastest growing segment of the telecommunicatio...

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How to avoid being crammed

Cramming can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unprepared for an exam or assignment. Yet, it's a common habit for many students to wait until the last minute to study. If you don't want to suffer the negative consequences of cramming, here ...

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Saving Money By Using a Calling Card

As the world becomes more connected, international calling has become a necessity for many families and businesses. However, the high cost of calling rates, especially for international calls, can be a financial burden for many people. Fortunately, u...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years against individuals convicted for promo...

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'Re-tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years

tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years by: ARA Content (ARA) - The yearly routine of digging up last year's mulch and replacing it with a fresh supply can be time consuming, messy and expensive. But one new ...

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What is Software Piracy?

What is Software Piracy? by: Sharon Housley What is software piracy? There are several kinds of software piracy. The bottom line is when software is pirated, the developer does not receive compensation for their work. Effects of Software Pirac...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress by: Richard A. Chapo Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison s...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Phishing attacks are one of the most prevalent methods used by cybercriminals to steal personal information and money from unsuspecting victims. In 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 241,000 complaints of suspe...

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Online Coupons Furthering Consumerism

Online Coupons Furthering Consumerism by: Richard Dows Consumerism is the public face of capitalism. Ultimately, everyone is a consumer regardless of the political system in position - even communists had to buy things. But, consumerism has reac...

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