Consumer Minute: Swiping a credit card could cost you more  6:44
PM, Jul 16, 2012   |    comments   • Share   • Print   • - A A A
+  Struggling seniors think they're getting help to pay for food
or housing, but instead are getting ripped off.  This latest
scam is different than the one we warned you about last week,
where criminals were telling people President Obama would pay
their utilities.  The "Full Circle Fund" is local and promises
free money for everything from rent, to healthcare, to major
appliances, but is not a legitimate assistance program,
according to the Better Business Bureau.  These fliers are being
posted in bus stops, community centers and were even handed out
at Tower City. It lists a phone number with a 216 area code and
callers are asked to provide a Social Security number and other
personal information. The BBB warns, never give your Social
Security number over the phone.  Swiping your credit card could
cost you extra money. Right now, stores have to pay a fee every
time you use your V