Recession scams

Seeing more scams since the economy went south?

Tough times bring out the best in people. And the worst.

We'd all like to put more cash in our wallets, but some folks -- such at these so-called "foreclosure rescue companies" in a recent New York Times story -- are doing it at the expense of others

Have you run across shady money-making schemes over the past year or so? Has anyone actually tried to take advantage of you or someone you know?

Please share your experience below.

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Have you run across any money-making or money-saving schemes recently that strike you as exploitative or possibly illegal?

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Please explain.

Have you or anyone you know been tempted by any "too good to be true" deals, started playing the lottery or gotten involved in any risky ventures because of the economy?

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If so, please tell us about it here.

How would you describe your current financial outlook?

How do you expect your financial situation to change in the next few months?

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Why?

What else should we know about this issue, the economy, or your financial situation?

Now, please answer a few questions that will help us better understand your perspective.

In what year were you born?

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