Rip-Off Alert: Scammers love to use holiday season

LAS VEGAS (KSNV MyNews3) -- It's the season for giving -- and for scam artists, the season for taking. Their most frequent target remains the elderly.

"Scammers are often using the holidays as a backdrop to solicit people. They think people are a little more trusting during that time and a little more giving," said U.S. Postal Inspector Lori Groen.

As you visit parents and grandparents this season, here are a few things to be on the lookout for.

"First, look for solicitations of sweepstakes, things that say they have won fabulous prizes," Groen said. "Also, look for foreign lotteries. All foreign lotteries through the mail are illegal."

Another warning from postal inspectors: Beware of offerings of so-called such valuable items as watches, gloves and jewelry.

"This was something that was described as some fabulous jewelry that someone would have one in a sweepstakes," Groen said. "In reality, it's nothing but costume jewelry."

Keep in mind that many scam artists will be dialing for dollars during the holidays. Never give out your personal information over the phone, and don't donate money unless you know exactly who you're dealing with.

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Episode 677 - 21-11-2008

Jigyasa chides Ranvir for committing the fraud. Initially Ganga chides Rishi for bringing Dadi and her friends for the singing competition. But she feels glad when Dadi wins the competition and gives the credit to Rishi. Jigyasa destroys Bani's photographs and puts the blame on Bani in front of Pia and Rano. But Jigyasa realizes that they know the truth. Bani tells her that she will reveal her true identity soon. But Jigyasa tells her that Jai is flying to US the next day.

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