The larger the dividend a stock pays in proportion to its price, the more tempted investors may be to buy a few shares and hopefully lock in that passive income stream. But no matter how tasty a high-yield stock might look, it's key to remember that dividend yields rise when share prices fall -- and often that's because the company isn't as solid as one might hope.

With that in mind, let's examine a pair of dividend payers with decently high yields that are riskier than their conservative business models might make them seem. 

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