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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Attorney general warns of e-mail scam
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is warning Ohioans about a new scam. Cordray’s office released this information today, April 7.
Cordray said the scam involves someone assuming the name and e-mail address of a victim’s real friend to make their message appear legitimate.
How the scam works: The scammer sends an e-mail that appears to be sent by the friend and asks for a favor: a wire transfer of almost $2,000 to help her return home from traveling abroad.
In the message, the “friend” says she is traveling in England for a seminar. She says she was robbed and needs money to pay her hotel bills and come back home. She promises to pay back any money she borrows.
In reality, the message is not from the friend at all and any money sent will go to the scammer.
Tips to avoid this type of scam: If you receive a request to wire transfer money to another country, be careful. Many victims of e-mail scams, foreign lottery scams and advance fee loan scams are instructed to send money via wire transfer because wire transferring is fast and transfer agents are available in most communities.
Plus, wire transferred funds can be picked up in many locations, including foreign countries.
Also, don’t send personal information, such as bank account numbers or Social Security numbers, via e-mail. If you’re asked for this information in an e-mail, don’t respond and don’t click on links in the message.
Take your time. If a message tells you to “act now” or keep the transaction a secret, be skeptical. Don’t be pressured into making a rash decision.
Report and then delete suspicious e-mails. OnGuard Online, a program maintained by the Federal Trade Commission, encourages consumers to check spam e-mails for scams and to forward suspicious messages to the appropriate authorities* before deleting them.
If you receive suspicious e-mails, forward them to the FTC at spam@uce.gov and file a complaint with Attorney General Cordray’s Office by logging on to www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or by calling (800) 282-0515.
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TweetNew feature: Best grocery deals for week
Our local shopping/blogging expert Andrea Deckard of Mommy Snacks makes it her business to scout out the best grocery deals in the area, and she has volunteered to pass that knowledge on to our Dayton Daily News readers as well.
Her savvy offerings will be frequently featured on this blog and will have their own category — “Andrea’s best deals.”
Here is her selection for this week, April 5-11, in which she highlights the best grocery prices you can find in the area and use with coupons to get the most for your money. If you click on the store names, you will find more deals for this week.
$1.50 Hershey’s Easter Candy
Huggies ECB Deal: Buy $25, get a $10 ECB
FREE Toothpaste
Maybelline Cosmetics buy one get one FREE
Hershey’s Easter Candy: $5 Walgreens Rebate on 4 Bags
$1.50 Schick Disposable Razors
$.50 Knorr Sides
$1 Dannon Yogurt
Buy 3 Procter and Gamble Products, receive $3 off Instantly at the register
FREE French’s Mustard
$.50 Daisy Sour Cream
$.79 Suave Deodorant
FREE Vitamin Water
$4 Dunkin Donuts Coffee
$.50 Pop-Secret Popcorn
$1 Air-Wick I-motion Air Freshener
FREE Glucerna Cereal
FREE Johnsons Buddies Soap
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TweetGabriel Brothers in midst of outdoor sale
Deals Team spotter Cea Cohen Elliott reports a great outdoor sale going on right now at Gabriel Brothers in Beavercreek.
Cea said that planters, cushions, outdoor figures, pots and potting soil can be purchased at a discount.
She also noted that the store has some new Ann Taylor Loft specials to offer, including items that are 2 for $10 and 2 for $18.
Also, Gabe’s has “Lots of great summer clothing for the whole family. They still have some Earth Shoes left for $24.99, which is a great price.”
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TweetToys R Us has selection of toys for $1-$3
The deal I was chasing at Toys R Us has to do with what you can get at its local stores in Beavercreek and Miamisburg.
According to Toys R Us representative Jennifer Albano, our two mall-area stores have joined the national chain’s campaign called “$1-$2-$3 Fun!” which features shops in the front of its stores that help parents provide more affordable fun for their kids.
The campaign features about 100 items for $1, $2 or $3, with themes such as dinosaurs, games and fun toys, princess dress up, musical instruments, art supplies and party favors. The selection also would work well for birthday party goodie bags.
Featured themes and products will be refreshed periodically, according to the company.
Toys R Us also seems to be getting on the rewards band wagon, and has offerings to customers through Rewards R Us, a complimentary loyalty membership programs.
Rewards R Us offers for spring 2009 include:
Diaper Rewards, in which members can earn one free value box of Pampers diapers when nine Pampers value boxes are purchased OR one free value box of Huggies diapers when nine Huggies value boxes are purchased.
Formula Rewards, in which members can earn one free Nestle Good Start case of 32-oz. ready-to-feed formula for every nine Good Start 32-oz. ready-to-feed cases purchased OR one free can of Good Start powder formula 24-oz. or larger when nine cans of Good Start powder formula 24-oz. or larger are purchased.
American Greetings offer, which began this month, in which members can earn a certificate for one free greeting card when five cards are purchased.
At any rate, it is great that Toys R Us, which can be expensive, is broadening its retail base.
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Tweet‘Hot Deals’ at Toys R Us site
I was just looking into another Toys R Us deal, and stumbled upon this aspect of the toy store’s Web site that will save you big cash.
The “Hot Deals” touted on the site include up to 50 percent off many board games, buy one get one half off on all Thomas Wooden Engines, buy one get one half off all LEGO sets and many more.
If you are in the market for a toy — especially a pricier one — always check to see if it is marked down before you pay full price.
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TweetKroger Lite Mayo recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced late last week, April 3, that the Kroger Co. is recalling some of its Kroger Lite Mayo due to possible salmonella contamination.
The recalled mayo is packaged in 32-ounce plastic jars and contains a “Sell by” date of SEP-25-09. It was sold in Kroger stores in Southwestern Ohio, including Dayton.
The product’s UPC is 11110 66090.
The FDA is advising consumers to return their Kroger Lite May to a store for a full refund or replacement and to call Kroger toll free at (800) 632-6900 or visit www.kroger.com/recalls with any questions.
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TweetSalmonella goes nuts in first quarter of 2009
The peanut butter-related recalls associated with the salmonella outbreak at the Peanut Corp. of America in Georgia are still trickling in, nearly three months after the outbreak began.
Add to that the more recent pistachio recalls due to salmonella contamination at Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. in California, and you get the idea that 2009 has just not been good for nut lovers.
However, while the peanut butter recall has sickened 700 and been linked to the deaths of nine people, fortunately no illnesses have been reported in the pistachio recall.
To learn the latest recalls both outbreaks, visit www.fda.gov.
The latest peanut butter recalls for April are Lamb’s Markets, which recalled Bulk Peanuts and Trail Mixes, and Country Aire Inc., which recalled Raw Redskin Peanuts.
On the more recent recall front, a pistachio growers group has set up a Web site to distinguish products affected by the recall. That site www.pistachiorecall.org.
Here are the pistachios and pistachio products recalled — included are Kroger shelled pistachios, Planters Back to Nature pistachios and Frito-Lay pistachios:
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. recalls Pistachios
Anton-Argires Inc. recalls Salted Pistachio Kernels & Its Deluxe Mixed Nuts (Roasted And/Or Salted)
Setton International Foods Inc. recalls Several Lots of Pistachio Kernel Products
John B. Sanfilippo and Son Inc. recalls Four Varieties of Archer Farms Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios
Nature Kist Snacks recalls In-Shell Pistachio Nuts
Harry and David recalls a Pistachio Nut Candy, Mendiants
Chukar Cherry Co. recalls Products Containing Pistachios
Eillien’s Candies Inc. recalls Dry Roasted Pistachio Kernels
Pine River Pre-Pack Inc. recalls Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Peanuts
Ciao Bella recalls Gelato Pistachio Single Serve Cups
Fritz Co. Inc. recalls products
Publix Issues recalls Pistachios
Kroger recalls Shelled Pistachios
Whole Foods Market recalls In-Shell Pistachio Nuts
Kar Nut recalls Pistachio Products
John B. Sanfilippo and Son Inc. recalls Roasted Salted Inshell Pistachios
Kraft Foods recalls Planters and Back to Nature Products Containing Pistachio Nuts
Frito-Lay recalls In-Shell Pistachio Nuts
The Georgia Nut Co. recalls Certain Snack Products Containing Shelled Pistachio Nuts
Back to Nature Foods Co. recalls Nantucket Blend Trail Mix Containing Pistachio Nuts
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TweetDear Easter Bunny: Please skip Kinder eggs
Consumer Reports has issued its annual warning about the Kinder Surprise egg, a candy egg with a toy inside that has been banned in the U.S. since 1997.
The Consumer Reports Safety Blog notes that the product is considered a choking hazard, but some gray-market importers still make it available to retailers across the country.
Their blog also notes the addition of edible Easter basket grass this year, but advises that kids may be confused about what is good to eat, and what isn’t.
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TweetGet a free medium McCafe at McDonald’s
It is a classic way to start the day — a newspaper and a good cup of coffee.
On Wednesday, April 8, there will be a coupon on the bottom of the Dayton Daily News and the Springfield News Sun front pages that will get you a free medium McCafe at Miami Valley and Richmond, Ind., McDonald’s. The coupon will be good through May 10.
Their are many varieties of McCafe to choose from. My favorite is the Hot Mocha, nonfat milk, with whipped cream on top.
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TweetKohl’s, Macy’s having big sales Wednesday
Wednesday, April 8, area Kohl’s and Macy’s are having huge one-day sales on a variety of merchandise.
Kohl’s is marking clothes, shoes, bags, towels, jewelry and more down 40 percent to 60 percent and taking an extra 15 percent off for senior citizens.
Macy’s is having what they are calling their “lowest prices of the season” and “their biggest one-day sale” — which is good because the store is usually a little pricey for my tastes.
Macy’s is taking an extra 50 percent off fashion clearance items that are already reduced 40 percent to 75 percent.
The store also has up to 50 percent off shoes, up to 80 percent off jewelry, and sales on sheets, luggage and more.
And, Macy’s is offering a free Clinique 7-piece gift, valued at $50, with any $21.50 Clinique purchase.
Macy’s also has a coupon in today’s paper (in the insert) that can get you $10 off a $25 purchase either Wednesday or today, which is the preview day.
On Wednesday, Kohl’s will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Macy’s will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Both of these sales are well worth a look.
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