Fraud protection tips from a local consumer column
Sharon Patchett, executive director of the Consumer Credit Protection Service of Central New York, offers practical advice on avoiding fraud. Do not share PINs or full credit card numbers, screen calls, use protective security, and report suspected theft to police, banks, and credit agencies.
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Beware Phony Telemarketing to Businesses
A warning from the Better Business Bureau about scams targeting companies via telephone and mail. Sales pitches promise nonexistent advertising space travel or cheap supplies, followed by bogus invoices. Verify vendors, obtain samples, and use internal controls before paying. Contact the BBB for reliability reports.
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Mellon Bank stock seen with long term upside
Malcolm Berko advises Mellon Bank as a solid buy and hold, noting strong returns on assets, growing profits, and a large cash position that could support a share buyback. He highlights Mellon’s history, assets, and dividend potential while warning readers about broker conflicts of interest and to research beyond his column.
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Investors mis-timing sector funds amid volatile tech gains
A study by John Moherthates of Lemningstar Investor in Chicago shows investors repeatedly mistimed sector fund purchases. From 1985 to 1981 each year the fastest selling sector underperformed the broad stock fund for the next three years, while slow sellers like health care and technology posted only modest gains in following periods.
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