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Fools and their Money - Secret Shoppers

http://newsblaze.com/story/20091220071213mcco.nb/topstory.html The next consumer column covers the truth and lies about "secret shoppers."

John Mccormick my new Practical Consumer Column on Newsblaze.com

I've been a consumer reporter for decades mostly related to high technology but now I have an opportunity to point out fraud and deception in everyday ads which cost consumers billion$ every year.   http://newsblaze.com/story/20091217133012mcco.nb/topstory.html The first issue explains why it is dumb (really dumb!) to pay more than about $30 for an electric space heater. I'll be covering a lot of common problems such as work-at-home and secret shoppers (good and bad), how to buy and sell gold. Puppy mills and pet stores.   Siliconsamurai -- John Certified Reuters Insight Expert Consultant www.newmedicineonline.com www.helpdotcom.com www.countrycraftstore.com www.15767.com Some of my recent newsblaze.com stories Economist Always Tell the Truth? Trust Me http://newsblaze.com/story/20090315113354mcco.nb/topstory.html Mattress Money? The Silhouettes in October 1957: 'Get a Job' http://newsblaze.com/story/20090316104929mcco.nb/topstory.html Easter Egg Hunt G