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'Disaster preparedness kit' advertised for $1 turns into $99.95 piece of junk

By equinox - Posted on 20 February 2010

With all the scams being perpetrated upon victims of disaster it's no surprise that crooks would organize to scam people trying to prepare for the worst as well.

"Get your Disaster Preparedness Kit Now risk FREE for $1," the ad read. "Florida Residents! Prepare for the next Hurricane, Tornado, Earthquake Today."

Don't fall for it. Read More:

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