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      <title>Romance Scams Rising at Alarming Rate; How Not To be a Victim</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/dating-app-scam-signs-tips/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 22:23:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Romance scams cost Americans billions in 2022, and they're only getting worse. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/dating-app-scam-signs-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Romance scams cost Americans billions in 2022, and they&apos;re only getting worse. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/dating-app-scam-signs-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New Phone Scam is Targeting Michigan Teens</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:47:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Be sure to talk with your kids about phone safety and protection. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-teens-phone-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Be sure to talk with your kids about phone safety and protection. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-teens-phone-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>This Texting Scam in MI is Tricking Even The Smartest People</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:39:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A texting scam that's referred to as "pig butchering" is tricking unsuspecting victims throughout the United States, including Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/pig-butchering-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A texting scam that&apos;s referred to as &quot;pig butchering&quot; is tricking unsuspecting victims throughout the United States, including Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/pig-butchering-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan on Alert – Don’t Answer Calls From These 10 Area Codes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:09:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission released a list of the ten different area codes that these "One Ring Scams" would most likely use. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-phone-scams-ftc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission released a list of the ten different area codes that these &quot;One Ring Scams&quot; would most likely use. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/michigan-phone-scams-ftc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Police Warning Michigan Shoppers Of New Gift Card Scam</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:01:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're planning to pick up a gift card for someone on your Christmas shopping list, you need to be aware of an evil new gift card scam that has already drained hundreds of their hard-earned dollars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/gift-card-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re planning to pick up a gift card for someone on your Christmas shopping list, you need to be aware of an evil new gift card scam that has already drained hundreds of their hard-earned dollars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/gift-card-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>There’s a New Scam Around That’s Knocking on Michigan Doors</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:22:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Unexpected knock on the door? If you live in Lansing, be aware of another door-knocking scam making its way through town.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/watch-out-for-this-door-knocking-scam-going-through-lansing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Unexpected knock on the door? If you live in Lansing, be aware of another door-knocking scam making its way through town.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/watch-out-for-this-door-knocking-scam-going-through-lansing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristen Matthews]]></dc:creator>
      <category><![CDATA[Lansing]]></category>
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      <title>Adopting A Dog In Michigan: These Tips Can Help Avoid Being Scammed</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:50:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When you buy a pet online there is always a chance someone could try and scam you. These tips can help you be better prepared and know what to look out for. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/puppy-scams-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When you buy a pet online there is always a chance someone could try and scam you. These tips can help you be better prepared and know what to look out for. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/puppy-scams-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>If You Live In Michigan, Don’t Answer Calls From These Area Codes</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/if-you-live-in-michigan-dont-answer-calls-from-these-area-codes/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:50:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're the type of person that never picks up an unknown number you might be saving yourself some major headaches  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/if-you-live-in-michigan-dont-answer-calls-from-these-area-codes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re the type of person that never picks up an unknown number you might be saving yourself some major headaches  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/if-you-live-in-michigan-dont-answer-calls-from-these-area-codes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Don’t Give Your Hard Earned Money To Violin Players In Parking Lots</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Violin scam has made its way to Michigan and while you don't have to worry about your identity being stolen you could be throwing away your hard-earned money. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dont-give-your-hard-earned-money-to-violin-players-in-parking-lots/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Violin scam has made its way to Michigan and while you don&apos;t have to worry about your identity being stolen you could be throwing away your hard-earned money. <a href="https://wgrd.com/dont-give-your-hard-earned-money-to-violin-players-in-parking-lots/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How To Make Sure You Don’t Fall For The Grandparent Scam Happening In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 19:59:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing a warning about common scams such as the grandparent scam that are targeting seniors in the area.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grandparent-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing a warning about common scams such as the grandparent scam that are targeting seniors in the area.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grandparent-scam-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Are The Most Popular Scams Happening In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Scammers are hitting Michigan residents hard with scams involving taxes and pets. Here's how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-are-the-most-popular-scams-happening-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Scammers are hitting Michigan residents hard with scams involving taxes and pets. Here&apos;s how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim. <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-are-the-most-popular-scams-happening-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>City of Kentwood Warns of Past-Due Tax Phone Scam</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:14:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tax season is upon us, so it's time to be on high alert for scammers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-kentwood-warns-of-past-due-tax-phone-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tax season is upon us, so it&apos;s time to be on high alert for scammers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-kentwood-warns-of-past-due-tax-phone-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michiganders Have Been Scammed Out of More than $70K in Cryptocurrency</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:51:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Crypto scams are being described as the "flavor of the year." <a href="https://wgrd.com/michiganders-have-been-scammed-out-of-more-than-70k-in-cryptocurrency/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Crypto scams are being described as the &quot;flavor of the year.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/michiganders-have-been-scammed-out-of-more-than-70k-in-cryptocurrency/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michiganders Warned By Attorney General To Watch Out For Cryptocurrency Scams</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:58:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As the popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin & Dogecoin has skyrocketed, the Michigan Attorney General's office is warning people to be aware of scammers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michiganders-warned-by-attorney-general-to-watch-out-for-cryptocurrency-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Happy Prime Day! How to Watch for Scams These Next Two Days</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:57:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You're not the only one who's excited about Prime Day... scammers are too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/happy-prime-day-how-to-watch-for-scams-these-next-two-days/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You&apos;re not the only one who&apos;s excited about Prime Day... scammers are too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/happy-prime-day-how-to-watch-for-scams-these-next-two-days/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>West Michigan Man Loses $72K in Sweepstakes Scam</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 02:15:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An 84-year-old Kalamazoo man was recently taken for more than $70,000 in a sweepstakes scam. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-man-loses-72k-in-sweepstakes-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An 84-year-old Kalamazoo man was recently taken for more than $70,000 in a sweepstakes scam. <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-man-loses-72k-in-sweepstakes-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>BBB Warns of Airfare Scams</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:13:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you get TOO excited about that great deal you just found, do your research. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bbb-warns-of-airfare-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you get TOO excited about that great deal you just found, do your research. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bbb-warns-of-airfare-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Heads Up: Game Console Scams Are On The Rise</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:07:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You may be hoping to get a great deal on one of the hottest gifts of the season, but be aware, the site you're buying from might not be a legit seller.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/heads-up-game-console-scams-are-on-the-rise/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Have You Been Getting Texts About a UPS Package? It’s a Scam!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:10:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's the latest scam that hits West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/have-you-been-getting-texts-about-a-ups-package-its-a-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s the latest scam that hits West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/have-you-been-getting-texts-about-a-ups-package-its-a-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>BBB Has Received Several Complaints Over this Online Mask Retailer</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:11:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The business currently has an "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bbb-has-received-several-complaints-over-this-online-mask-retailer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The business currently has an &quot;F&quot; rating from the Better Business Bureau. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bbb-has-received-several-complaints-over-this-online-mask-retailer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MI Residents Warned to Watch for Scammers Posing as State Health Officials</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mi-residents-warned-to-watch-for-scammers-posing-as-state-health-officials/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:31:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There have been multiple reports of these phone scams from counties across the state. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-residents-warned-to-watch-for-scammers-posing-as-state-health-officials/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There have been multiple reports of these phone scams from counties across the state. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-residents-warned-to-watch-for-scammers-posing-as-state-health-officials/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How to Avoid Gym Scams in 2020, According to the BBB</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/how-to-avoid-gym-scams-in-2020-according-to-the-bbb/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:28:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Do your research before signing on the dotted line. <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-to-avoid-gym-scams-in-2020-according-to-the-bbb/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Do your research before signing on the dotted line. <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-to-avoid-gym-scams-in-2020-according-to-the-bbb/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>BBB Reports a Rise in Fraudulent Consumers Energy Calls</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some people are getting calls while others have scammers coming right up to their doorstep. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bbb-reports-a-rise-in-fraudulent-consumers-energy-calls/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some people are getting calls while others have scammers coming right up to their doorstep. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bbb-reports-a-rise-in-fraudulent-consumers-energy-calls/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Miller]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grandville Police Warn of New Scam</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The irony? The scammers are posing as someone from a fraud department... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grandville-police-warn-of-new-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The irony? The scammers are posing as someone from a fraud department... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grandville-police-warn-of-new-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MI’s Attorney General Vows to End Puppy Mills in the State</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:06:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Americans unknowingly spend $1 billion/year on puppy scams. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mis-attorney-general-vows-to-end-puppy-mills-in-the-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Americans unknowingly spend $1 billion/year on puppy scams. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mis-attorney-general-vows-to-end-puppy-mills-in-the-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>GRPD Warns of Nationwide IRS Scam that Made its Way to West MI</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:11:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It comes in the form of a letter so it actually looks legit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpd-warns-of-nationwide-irs-scam-that-made-its-way-to-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It comes in the form of a letter so it actually looks legit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpd-warns-of-nationwide-irs-scam-that-made-its-way-to-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan BBB Warns Of “Game Day” Fan Apparel Scams</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:40:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the upcoming Michigan v Michigan State game, don't lose money on a scam when it comes to buying your jerseys  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-bbb-warns-of-game-day-fan-apparel-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the upcoming Michigan v Michigan State game, don&apos;t lose money on a scam when it comes to buying your jerseys  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-bbb-warns-of-game-day-fan-apparel-scams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Fire Department Warns of Phone Scam</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:07:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tis' the season where scammers take advantage of your kindness. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-fire-department-warns-of-phone-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Tis&apos; the season where scammers take advantage of your kindness. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-fire-department-warns-of-phone-scam/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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