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Question of the day: How do you avoid getting scammed?
By dwray in The nature of things
January 4, 2011

Have you ever been scammed? It happens all the time and the big question is how can people avoid believing offers to become a millionaire overnight, or buy an island? How can they avoid having their identity stolen? Here's what a few Crossroads residents advised:

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"I've got two words for you: Google it." - Derek Pavlicek, student, Victoria.

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"Don't give out any personal information at all. None at all." - Inette Sampson, homemaker, Corpus Christi.

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"Depends on what it is. I always do my research before I go with something. Don't just go with things. Research and ask questions." - Kristi Garcia, student, Victoria.

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"Well, I don't have a computer, to start with, and I don't have a land-line. I only have a cellphone and I don't give that number out to keep people from getting my information that shouldn't have it." Glen Woods, crane operator, Corpus Christi.