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Ellen Airhart

Latest articles by Ellen Airhart

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Why cashier’s checks are part of so many online scamsWhy cashier’s checks are part of so many online scams
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Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other places people buy and sell online are seeing an uptick in this particular kind of scam.

By Ellen Airhart
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The Instagram-famous plant that used to be impossible to findThe Instagram-famous plant that used to be impossible to find
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What started as a niche social media trend has spread to big brands like Walmart and Home Depot.

By Ellen Airhart