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Consumer watchdogs warn LI residents about phony mailing offers

Credit experts remind Long Island residents this holiday season that when it comes to offers in the mail, nothing in life is free. Consumer watchdogs say to be wary of letters claiming the recipient

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Nov 24, 2006, 1:54 PM

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