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Don’t get duped when buying a used car

by Gabrielle on February 10, 2010

Before you hand over your hard-earned cash for a used car, find out if the car is legally allowed to be sold first. The National Insurance Crime Bureau offers a free theft and crime report, which reveals whether the car has been reported stolen and unrecovered or has previously been declared a total loss. To get your report instantly, simply enter the car’s VIN here.

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Make your getaway with a phony phone call

by Gabrielle on January 27, 2010

Ever been stuck on a bad date, in a boring meeting, in a tedious conversation with a chatty co-worker or somewhere else you wanted to escape? Here’s your chance to make an easy exit: [more…]

Don’t be duped by phony online reviews

by Gabrielle on December 11, 2009

Ever buy a product based on good reviews you read online only to be disappointed in your purchase? You may have been reading raves written by fake reviewers—people paid to pose post glowing comments to boost sales. For truly trustworthy opinions, [more…]

Getting duped by “green” label claims?

by Gabrielle on December 3, 2009

Don’t mind shelling out extra bucks to ensure you’re buying eco-friendly, biodegradable or organic foods and products? You may not be getting your money’s worth! While many claims are valid (for instance, independent inspectors ensure that beef and poultry labeled “certified humane raised and [more…]

The one word fibbers hate to say

by Gabrielle on December 3, 2009

It’s “I”! If you think people may be pulling the wool over your eyes, then pay closer attention to the words they use. If they don’t refer to themselves, avoid talking about their personal feelings or keep their  remarks short and gloss over the details, [more…]

Spot a liar by listening for one easy clue

by Gabrielle on November 6, 2009

Slow talking! Liars may think they’re pulling a fast one, but in reality, folks who fib speak about 33% slower than those who are telling the truth. That’s the news from British researchers at the University of Southampton who tested a new type of lie detector—the Timed Antagonistic Response Alethiometer, or TARA— [more…]