Today Clark covers fakes and thefts. You may be thinking about Valentine gifts now and jewelry is a favorite choice. But before you buy, Clark has a warning about the prevalence of counterfeits, and how to protect your wallet. Also, theft rings and smash & grabs have been hitting retailers hard throughout the country. Hear what retailers are doing to fight rampant internal and external theft, and how it affects consumers 

• Counterfeit Warning: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Retail Theft Impact: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• NYTimes.com: Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing
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• Travel Archives - Clark Howard
• Should my son get non owners car insurance?
• NYPost - What Walmart, Target and other retailers are doing to deter crime
• Rising thefts at Walmart could lead to price jumps, store closures, CEO says
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• Clark.com - How To Sell A Car
• These 2 Things Can Maximize Your Chances of Selling Your House

Clark.com resources

• Episode transcripts
• Clark.com daily money newsletter
• Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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