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Monday, November 2, 2009
Fixer pal raises flag on faux PayPal
Dear Fixer : I read your column all the time, and, thankfully, have never needed your help. However, I wanted to inform you of a scam that (almost) happened to me.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
Fixer intervenes in 'perfect storm'
Dear Fixer: I have a $700 problem. I bounced a check -- yep, I did, and I take responsibility for it. My ComEd bill posted electronically before our paycheck did, so when my preschool tuition check was presented, the funds were not there.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Fixer scores on credit card foul
Dear Fixer: My wife surprised me by getting us the Bank of America/Major League Baseball credit cards. After accumulating many points, I went online to redeem 7,800 points for some Red Sox merchandise on Feb 27.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Fixer gets analog charges stripped from Comcast bill
Dear Fixer: In October 2007, I began receiving services from Comcast and was issued a digital converter, a DVR and an analog converter. The following month, I had a problem with the DVR and a repairman came to my house.

Friday, October 16, 2009
And Fixer's costume winners are ...
Dear Readers: Thanks to everyone who submitted ideas for The Fixer's cheap Halloween costumes contest. We were amazed at how creative some folks got with five bucks or less.

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