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Mouse Print*-- Subway Sued Over Skimpy Sandwiches Advertised as Humongous

Finally, someone is doing something about fast food advertisements that show sandwiches bulging with meat, but when yours arrives, you practically need a magnifying glass to find the protein. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

The Truth About Blood Tests for Cancer

Some companies are now advertising that their blood test can identify dozens of cancers lurking in your body with a single test. These tests are usually not covered by insurance. So, before you spend upwards of $1,000 for one of these tests, see what Consumer Reports has to say about them.

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They Gave Away a Million Dollars to Scammers Despite Pleas by Family Members

The New York Times tells the story of two men who fell for sophisticated financial scams [alternate link] that drained each of them of about a million dollars. In some cases, despite pleas from family members to wake up and recognize the cons, the men persisted. Both romance and money-making elements were part of these scams. As one victim - a doctor - told MrConsumer years ago when asked why he fell for the lies, he said "you want to believe."