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Maryland State Police warn of phone scams using cloned numbers 02/07/2019 03:21pm • WASHINGTON — Various Maryland State Police barracks have been inundated with reports of phone scams, including one on Thursday where the scammer cloned the number of one of their barracks. The victim of that call told police she received a call from the number for the Leonardtown Barrack. The c 14 best Valentine's Day sales and deals for 2019 02/07/2019 09:00am • Whether you're shopping to spoil those you love or want to splurge on yourself, the lead-up to Valentine's Day is rife with sales and specials. You'll find everything from free desserts to discounts on gift baskets and deals on beauty, fashion, home goods, tech and more. If you're looking for a g How to File Taxes for Free 02/04/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to filing your taxes, the last expense you may want to pay is a fee to file your return. The good news is this: Nearly anyone can file taxes for free if they're willing to use certain products and systems. When it comes to which free tax-filing product is the best for you, "it really 12 shopping apps and sites to score best price 02/02/2019 11:00am • Use these money-saving tools to secure the best deals. Snagging the lowest price takes perseverance: It not only requires time and energy to uncover the best deals, but also knowing where to look for sales and discounts in the first place. But while deal hunting can be challenging and time-consum 5 Items to Avoid Buying at Warehouse Clubs 01/29/2019 07:00pm • There are many great bargains to be found at your local warehouse club. You can almost always save money on gasoline, medications, tires, alcohol and gift cards while shopping at your neighborhood BJ's, Costco or Sam's Club. 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Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today. Despite a late Magic rally, the Wizards rebounded from Thursday night’s loss to the Warriors with a big road victory over Orlando Friday night, holding Montgomery Co. charities face surging demand amid shutdown 01/24/2019 02:33pm • WASHINGTON — Charities are describing spiraling demand for their services amid the partial federal shutdown. Montgomery County's Manna Food Center has received requests for food from nearly 90 families, representing 275 people, claiming to be affected by the shutdown, according to Jenna Umbriac How to protect your credit score during government shutdown 01/22/2019 08:00am • If you're one of the 800,000 federal employees who are not getting paid during the government shutdown, you're in a tough spot, for sure. Most likely, you've morphed into survival mode, which may or may not include thinking about your credit score. I totally get that. 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