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Help with Horrible Internet Forum Posting
Asked by S.S. from San Diego
on January 30, 2009
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Hello,
Someone has posted some pretty horrible and untrue things about me and my family online in the forum section of a couple of websites. They even opened up a pr...
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- Try contacting the administrator ("admin") of the websites and have them delete it for you and then they will deal with the person however they want (they may want to ...
- You do have legal rights. This is libel and I would consult with an attorney about this.
- Take them to court and sue for libel if what they are saying is not true. Not sure what else you can do. Just make sure you don't post anything about them back.
Credit Card Theft
Asked by P.M. from Dallas
on April 27, 2011
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my husband and I went to gass up this past friday, there after went to Target to grab a few items before going to my sister in-laws, and then saturday afternoon, Bank ...
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- Happened to me 3 months ago. Someone racked up 1000$ on my credit card in one day. My credit card company took care of it when I filed identity theft. People can be scum.
- Hopefully your bank will take care of it plus any additional charges that were fees. I have had this happen. Immediatly change cards as I think you would anyway. I ...
- If you look up ID theft, you can find the direct FTC site that details how to handle fraud like this. At least you know that BoA was watching your card.
Credit Card Debt
Asked by D.G. from Lincoln
on March 3, 2011
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A friend at work and I were talking about that ad we hear all the time about if you are $10,000 in debt and they'll get you out of it. Does anyone know anymore about ...
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- If you are not delinquint (sp?) on your current debt I would suggest working on the Dave Ramsey method of snowball to pay off your debt. If you ARE delinquint contact ...
- If you are settling, that could hurt your credit. I have used www.careonecredit.com They are a credit counseling service and it will NOT hurt your hurt as some peop...
- Like the other moms said, it will ruin your credit. They will advise you to stop paying your credit cards for 6 months, and only then will the credit card companies ne...
Mystery Shopper - Too Good to Be True?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on July 13, 2010
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Recently I received an e mail asking if I wanted to be a mystery shopper. If yes, fill in this info and submit. I did, and a week later (today) I received a UPS envelo...
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- Um, no... do not do that. It is a scam. Sounds real suspicious to me! You should report it...
- Similar things have been scams. You put the money in the bank and a few days later it bounces, but you've already sent most of it so you end up the loser.
- A friend of mine, was caught up in what sounds like the same as your email. BE AWARE..... IT IS FRAUD. DON'T DO ANYTHING BUT THROW THIS MAIL AWAY.
Online Poker Question
Asked by H.A. from Bismarck
on April 17, 2011
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Good afternoon,
I am curious if the recent shut-down of the three major online poker sites has affected any of you or your households? Do any of you enjoy playing on...
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- Since gambling is Federally restricted, it really didn't surprise me. Can't say it's impacted my life one way or another (I've never bet money online - just isn't app...
- Hi there, I was pretty peeved on Friday when I tried to do a couple of dollar tournaments on pokerstars. I have maybe $20 in my account so nothing I am going to cry...
- nothing more convenient than playing poker on line. i dont play for money but bragging rights i guess, usually on FB or MySpace. i do play hold'em with family, us too ...
Where Do You Go for Your Vaccine Info?
Asked by B.B. from Missoula
on May 9, 2011
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I have seen a few other questions today about vaccines and many of the posts mention doing research before making any vaccination decisions. It just made me wonder wh...
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- center for disease control, medical journals... DR. Sears has a good vaccine book, it's a little outdated though: http://www.askdrsears.com/thevaccinebook/ http...
- If you are worried about any vaccine or the repercussions on any, call your local Health Department, speak to your childs' Dr. They are both eager to help and they won...
- I got mine from Focus on the Family (a rather well known Christian org.) They can mail the information about the vaccinations right to your door or direct you on th...
SOPA....your Thoughts?
Asked by J.H. from San Antonio
on January 18, 2012
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The Stop Online Piracy Act has been all the talk in our house for several weeks. (My husband is a Network Security Engineer/Developer.)
I'm curious what your thoug...
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- I think the government needs to worry about important things and stay out of the internet. Government is not the be all and end all. Keep the government out of it. LBC
- Let me put it this way: If our government REALLY wanted to do something about infringement we would go after one of the major infringers - CHINA. How likely is that ...
- It scares me. Giving power like that is scary. Once you open it up to interpretation by who? anyone? a "special" committee. It can't be good.
Help
Asked by D.F. from Los Angeles
on May 16, 2008
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I am currently going through a divorce with my husband of 9 yrs of marriage . After years of trying to work it out through therapy I feel it is not possible. I really ...
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- good luck with everything. be the bigger person dont let your girls be hurt with all the fighting, be civil when the girls are around, but dont let him push you around...
- You need a good lawyer who can help you with the child custody issues. Just my opinion and experience from working with Bipolar Disorder, sometimes things will seem f...
- My heart goes out to you and your family. Divorce is hard, and my advice would be WORK IT OUT. You had that love for him and one time, and everyone goes through these...
What to Do When Something Isn't Right in the Books
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on May 26, 2011
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There is a situation at work which just isn't right. I don't want to go into detail but long story short someone is either stealing or the books are off for some reaso...
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- If you can't go to your manager, or your district manager, then go to the owners of the company (or whomever is above the DM) and report it. If you don't do something...
- Unless you think it's the manager stealing I would tell him/her. Since you can't get to the detailed accounting to really see what is going on your only option is to ...
- Well, if you are the accountant you are on the hook for missing money unless the police get involved and you call fraud. I hope that helps, but I am betting it only m...
Need Advice on Sister-in-Law
Asked by B.W. from Memphis
on November 30, 2006
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I need some advice! I have a sister-in-law that is just..... Well, I don't know how to explain her. This is my HUSBAND's Brother's Wife. In the past (approximately...
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- Wow. I am not even sure what to tell you except get away. Fast. This woman apparently has problems that need dealt with. To be sure that her husband knows the e...
- It will be work for you, but I would suggest changing your e-mail address and then doing your best to make sure she does not get it. Also see if she will do some type...
- Okay, she is coo coo!!! Your husband needs to sit down with his brother and talk to him and explain that as long as she is around, you won't be! Did you keep everyth...
