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Year in Review: the Biggest Financial Headlines of 2016 12/29/2016 07:00pm • The year 2016 did not want for financial news. A comprehensive accounting of the business stories that broke over the last 12 months could fill a book -- but since most people would rather move on with their lives and see what 2017 has in store, a brief recap is probably more appropriate. With that What You Need to Know About the Latest Airbnb Regulations 11/22/2016 07:00pm • With high-profile lawsuits in New York City, San Francisco, Barcelona and Berlin, it's no secret that Airbnb has faced resistance from local governments across the globe. In October, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that imposes fines up to $7,500 for hosts who advertise illega Shining a Light on Elder Financial Abuse 11/16/2016 07:00pm • Many of us have heard about it or even have our own stories. Often, it is discussed within families and by friends in hushed tones about "so and so" having lost some or all of their savings in a scam or as a result of being victimized. The "it" is elder financial abuse and the extent of its occurre Don't Fall for These Cyber Scams 10/24/2016 08:00pm • Internet scams used to be like the villain in a low-budget children's show. You could spot the bad guy a mile away, and you were probably more amused than afraid. Remember the Nigerian prince who insisted you were due an inheritance, if you'd send in your personal information? Or the email declarin 8 Ways to Safeguard Your Financial Life as You Age 10/19/2016 08:00pm • We've all heard the horror stories about elderly people being fleeced of their life savings, falling prey to con artists or losing their homes because they never got a bill for their real estate taxes. We all think it could never happen to us. But you may want to think again. Research shows that ev UMd. police investigate extortion claim involving photos 10/10/2016 11:11am • WASHINGTON – The University of Maryland Police Department is investigating an extortion case that involves nude photos of a college student. The student, from the College Park campus, told police that during an online video chat with someone on Saturday, the other person started removing her cl Police warn of phone scammers posing as Dominion Power 10/05/2016 04:10pm • WASHINGTON — Phone scams in Northern Virginia that appear to come from a major utility company have prompted a warning from police. The Leesburg Police Department said Wednesday it has recently seen an increase in the number of phone scams targeting area residents. The scammers are posing as re Phone scammers demand money for missed jury duty 10/05/2016 09:16am • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) _ Authorities in Virginia Beach are investigating dozens of reports that involve a jury duty scam. The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/2d0RcaU) that scam artists have called several people in Virginia Beach and demanded a fee for missing jury duty. The most rece IRS scam nets Arlington residents by deceiving caller ID 08/23/2016 07:41pm • WASHINGTON — Fraudsters running a scam in Arlington are tricking caller ID to convince residents they are speaking with the Internal Revenue Service or law enforcement to gain access to their money. Reports from victims say the caller kept them on the phone while they went to load up an iTune When a Collector Calls About a Debt You (Possibly) Don't Owe 08/22/2016 08:00pm • Getting a call from a debt collector is always worrying. But it's even more unsettling when the collector is calling about a bill you don't remember owing. Is it a loan that you forgot exists? Did the collector mix you up with someone else? Is it a scam? Here's how to clear up the confusion. 1. Ask 9 Ways You're Putting Your Identity or Devices at Risk When Traveling 08/21/2016 08:00pm • Dodge these common data safeguarding pitfalls on your next trip. If you're preparing for an international trip, you're likely crossing tasks off your vacation checklist, such as packing essential items and ensuring your flight is on time. The last thing you want to do is contemplate how a skilled ha Md., Va. authorities warn of scam phone calls that appear to come from State Police 08/19/2016 07:27pm • WASHINGTON — State police are warning Maryland and Virginia residents about a new scam involving calls that appear to come from legitimate state police phone numbers. The callers threaten citizens with arrest and demand hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars for fines or what they claim to be 3 Ways Scammers Find You 08/15/2016 08:00pm • Con artists, scammers, predatory companies -- whatever you call them -- they're out there, and they would be happy to make you their next "customer," if they can find you. Eric Friedman, director of the Office of Consumer Protection in Rockville, Maryland, says some of the scams his office has encou IRS tax cons, phishing and how to avoid getting scammed 08/11/2016 01:19pm • WASHINGTON — You just returned from a busy day at the office, when you receive a threatening voicemail.  Your caller ID says it’s the IRS, and someone filed a fake tax return on your behalf, wanting to claim your refund. They ask you to call back with your Social Security number to verify y 6 Sneaky Travel Scams to Watch Out For 06/29/2016 08:00pm • In the summertime, when the temperatures sizzle, there are few things as alluring as skipping town to enjoy a cool breeze and enticing outdoor attractions in an exotic locale. While deciding to plan a relaxing summer getaway is simple, pulling off a stress-free trip that dodges common pitfalls -- fr