When my Foolish colleague Selena Maranjian extolled the virtues of a virtual ban on payday loans for members of the military, I knew it was because she wants consumers to run their financial lives Foolishly. After all, living from paycheck to paycheck and having to make regular use of short-term loans is not a particularly wise use of one's financial resources. .

Sheriff’s office warns of holiday credit card scam

COSHOCTON � The Coshocton County Sheriff�s Office recently became aware of a holiday credit card scam that may show up in the area.

With the scam someone calls, gives their name and claims to work for a certain credit card company�s security and fraud division. They give out a badge number to identify themselves and tell you that your account was flagged for an unusual purchase pattern and that they are calling to verify.

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