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Danger lurks on Web, but you can escape it

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 17th, 2010%

Danger lurks on Web, but you can escape it
No, the Internet was not created so you could order cookies online. It came about as academics, government folks and scientists began to link various computer networks together. It’s a patchwork that is both magnificent and highly flawed when it comes to security.

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Anything is still possible for former Mason Cityan

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 17th, 2010%

Anything is still possible for former Mason Cityan
MASON CITY — In 2002, 18-year-old Richard Dedor, brimming with enthusiasm, ran for mayor of Mason City, believing anything was possible.

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Man uses fake identity for medical treatment

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2010%

Man uses fake identity for medical treatment
Police have arrested a man who received over $100,000 in medical treatments under a false name.

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Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2010%

Wanted: Volunteers, All Pregnant
PAM BELLUCK The world’s largest long-term study of the health of children aims to track 100,000 babies until they turn 21.

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Heart Transplant Recipient Speaks About Organ Donation

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2010%

Heart Transplant Recipient Speaks About Organ Donation
Ron Johnson knows a thing or two about hearts, and his knowledge has nothing to do with Valentine’s Day.

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The Cult Of Personality Barack Obama Style

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2010%

The Cult Of Personality Barack Obama Style
Barack Obama is constantly overloading our airwaves, the Internet, print and every form of broadcast media. At this point in his term, he has conducted more television interviews and news conferences than any prior President.

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Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2010%

Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar
n Artist Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord: will be giving an illustrated talk on “An Artist’s Journey from Calligraphy to Book Arts and More” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, as part of the Exeter Center for Creative Arts (ECCA) Community Arts Series, 30 Linden St., Exeter.

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Court says Jonesboro shooter can appeal theft plea

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 15th, 2010%

Court says Jonesboro shooter can appeal theft plea
The Arkansas Supreme Court says Mitchell Johnson can appeal his sentence on credit card theft and identity fraud, even though he pleaded guilty to the charges.

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UH baseball: Grand Slam gala Feb. 15

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 15th, 2010%

UH baseball: Grand Slam gala Feb. 15
The University of Hawaii baseball team will host its eighth annual Grand Slam Celebration Monday, Feb. 15, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the Stan Sheriff Center.

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Local matchmaker warns of Internet dating scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 15th, 2010%

Local matchmaker warns of Internet dating scams
Thinking of switching on your computer to look for a Valentine this weekend? Buyer beware, says one local matchmaker.

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Winter Olympics: Men’s lugers will start lower on track

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 15th, 2010%

Winter Olympics: Men’s lugers will start lower on track
WHISTLER, British Columbia — International luge officials are moving the start of the men’s Olympic luge competition farther down the track. It was a decision made with the “emotional component” of athletes in mind following the death of a Georgian competitor.

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‘Phishing’ not allowed

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 15th, 2010%

‘Phishing’ not allowed
KUALA LUMPUR – Have you ever recieved one of those e-mails, purportedly from banks, that asked you to update your personal details and reactivate your online banking accounts?

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MC’s Glynn 19th at state meet in 500

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 14th, 2010%

MC’s Glynn 19th at state meet in 500
MARSHALLTOWN — Mason City’s Nick Glynn placed 19th in the 500-meter freestyle at the boys state swim meet on Saturday.

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Loan modification scams running rampant in Colo.

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 14th, 2010%

Loan modification scams running rampant in Colo.
DENVER – 70-year-old Connie Somerhalder thought she was going to stay in the home she has owned for 25 years. Instead, she just found out she got scammed out of $2500.00 and her home is in foreclosure.

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Toyota Tacoma 4WD recall affects only 73 trucks sold in Hawaii

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 14th, 2010%

Toyota Tacoma 4WD recall affects only 73 trucks sold in Hawaii
Servco Pacific Inc. said Toyota’s recall of certain 2010 Tacoma 4WD trucks affects just 73 of the vehicles sold in Hawaii.

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Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs
1.Scams and Rip-Offs} Acai Supplements and Other “Free” Trial Offers – Ads offering trial offers for teeth whiteners, acai anti-aging pills and other miracle supplements blanket the Internet, including trusted Web sites of national news organizations. The marketing campaigns often falsely claimed an endorsement by Oprah, Rachel Ray and Doctor Oz. Thousands of consumers complained to BBB that the free trial actually cost them as much as hundreds of dollars, month after month.

2.Scams and Rip-Offs} Stimulus/Government Grant Scams – Even before President Obama announced the stimulus plan in February, scammers had already set up schemes for misleading consumers and small business owners into thinking they could get a piece of the pie. Offers for worthless assistance and advice on how to get government grants bombarded consumers online, over the phone and via mail and e-mail.

3.Scams and Rip-Offs} Robocalls – Owning a cell phone or having their phone number on the do-not-call list did not help thousands of people across the US put a stop to harassing automated telemarketing calls in 2009. The robocalls often claimed that their auto warranty was about to expire—which wasn’t true—or offered help in reducing their interest rate on their credit card. The prevalence of robocalls violating federal telemarketing laws prompted the FTC to increase restrictions on the practice in 2009.

4.Scams and Rip-Offs} Lottery/Sweepstakes Scam – The victim receives a letter in the mail pretending to be from Reader’s Digest, Publisher’s Clearing House or a phony foreign lottery claiming that he or she has won millions. The letter comes with a check that represents only a portion of the total winnings. In order to get the rest, the victim has to deposit the check and then wire hundreds of dollars back to the scammers supposedly to cover taxes or some other bogus fee. The victim wires the money, but the prize never arrives.

5.Scams and Rip-Offs} Job Hunter Scams –Scams targeting job hunters vary and include attempts to gain access to personal information such as bank account or social security numbers and requirements to pay a fee in order to even be considered for the job. Another common scam was reported to BBB by job hunters who were told by a prospective employer that they had to check their credit report before being considered for a job. The job offer is actually a marketing ploy for online credit monitoring that costs the victim every month until they cancel.

6.Scams and Rip-Offs} Google Work from Home Scam – Countless Web sites cropped up in 2009 that claimed you could learn how to make money from home using Google or Twitter and offered a free trial of learning materials. The Web sites often included the Google or Twitter moniker and logo. As a result, many people who complained to BBB thought they were getting a job with Google or Twitter when in, fact, they were being lured into another misleading free-trial offer and were billed every month for the materials and other mystery charges that added up to hundreds of dollars.

7.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Debt Assistance – Many families are struggling in the current economy and hucksters are offering to help them save their house from foreclosure or help them get out of credit card debt. Unfortunately, victims are paying hundreds of dollars up front for the assistance they desperately need but ultimately never receive.

8.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mystery Shopping – Consumers across the country thought that they could make some extra money by becoming a secret shopper and evaluating the customer service of various stores. The victim is asked to evaluate their shopping experience at a few stores as well as a money wiring service such as Western Union or MoneyGram by wiring money back to the scammers. A seemingly real looking check is supposed to cover the costs, but ends up being a fake. The victim is out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

9.Scams and Rip-Offs} Over-Payment Scams – Over-payment scams typically target small business owners, landlords or individuals with rooms to rent and sellers on classifieds or sites like Craigslist. Typically the scammer pretends to be a customer, possible renter or interested buyer, respectively. The victim receives a check for more than the amount requested. The scammers then ask the victim to deposit the check and wire the extra amount elsewhere, such as to a shipping company. Ultimately though, the check is fake and the victim is really wiring money back to the scammers.

10.Scams and Rip-Offs} Phishing e-mails/H1N1 spam – A perennial problem, phishing e-mails pop up in inboxes and can take various forms such as appearing to be from a business, a government agency or official or even a friend. Whatever the setup, the goal of any phishing e-mail is the same: to trick victims into divulging sensitive financial information or to infect the victim’s computer with viruses and malware. In addition to phishing e-mails, spam e-mail selling wares to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus were particularly rampant in 2009.

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