Sync duplicates contacts

Is anyone having problems with duplicate contacts in address book? I noticed it once Apple posted the isync maintenance alert. The alert says that syncing might not be possible. It doesn't say anthing about duplicates. It looks as though it's adding older versions of my address book groups. I now have four of each group, each version of the group is slightly different in size (I guess based on when it is from) and under "all" I have four of almost everyone.
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More details are needed regarding what you are syncing your contacts with...MobileMe? Exchange Account?

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