KOMO - News - Consumer News http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for KOMO - News - Consumer en-us Sat, 10 May 2008 02:58:58 GMT Don't fall for a phony IRS e-mail http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18820229.html The FBI has issued a consumer alert: scam artists are sending out bogus e-mail made to look like it's from the Internal Revenue Service. If you fall for the phony e-mail, you could lose more than just money. Glues you can use http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18815864.html If you're a home do-it-yourselfer, you know there are dozens of glues. There are different ones for different jobs. So choosing the right type of glue can get a little sticky. Don't get caught with resume fibs http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18802084.html Did you lie or stretch the truth a bit on your resume? That could be a real problem, because many employers now run background checks on potential hires. Some credit card users due a refund http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18752254.html If you recently used your credit or debit card in a foreign country, you may get a refund of money you should never have been charged. Counterfeiters capitalize on 'Tiffany' name http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18749554.html When it comes to fine jewelry, no one shines brighter than Tiffany, which makes them a prime target for counterfeiters. So what can you do to make sure you get the real thing? Finding the perfect pants for your body type http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18748014.html Some women say shopping for pants is almost as tough as shopping for a bathing suit, but it's not impossible. The key is to know what works for your body type. How much exercise for a healthier heart? http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18726014.html If you want a healthy heart, you need to huff and puff. That means regular strength training and aerobic exercise. Chrysler introduces cheap gas incentive to buyers http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18707479.html It's an offer that's bound to get attention -- buy a Chrysler, a Dodge or a Jeep and you won't pay more than $2.99 a gallon for fuel for the next 36 months. But how much does the buyer really save? Extra water doesn't help your grass http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18688064.html Anyone with a lawn wants it to look nice. Just remember: too much water doesn't help your grass -- it just costs you money. Watch out for signs of a failing deck http://www.komotv.com/news/consumer/18675234.html Most deck failures don't make the news. But every year hundreds of decks collapse across the country. I went looking for potentially dangerous decks and had no trouble finding them.