Gift certificate fraud grows as holiday scam tool
Retailers and security experts warn gift certificates have become a new weapon for scammers this season. Con artists counterfeit certificates, exploit weak tracking, and resell them for cash. some stores combat photocopy fraud by using special paper and watermark-like features. Authorities lack nationwide fraud figures.
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Bush Prefers Do It Yourself Foreign Policy
AP News Analysis portrays President George Bush as highly private and self reliant, often acting without advisers. He makes major decisions alone from selecting a running mate to covertly planning summits and military actions, shaping foreign policy his way.
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Safety council warns of holiday traffic fatalities
Chicago AP. The National Safety Council estimates 320 to 420 deaths and 15,000 to 19,000 injuries during the Christmas period, with alcohol as a key factor. For New Year’s, 250 to 350 fatalities and 12,000 to 16,000 injuries are forecast, based on past data and seasonal trends.
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Kansas City votes on Union Station gambling proposal
Missouri voters may decide if Union Station can host gambling as the Kansas City Council backs a state bill for a public vote on gambling at the depot and a St. Louis riverboat. Mayor Berkley says the depot could attract visitors yet is large enough for more than gambling. The 10-1 vote urged General Assembly to pass safeguards ensuring local participation in ownership and profits. Last month Jackson County endorsed turning the abandoned terminal into a casino.
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