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Disreputable Church Chair Company’s Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 29th, 2010%

Church Chair buyer from Chicago describes her experience with a disreputable church chair company . . . → Read More: Disreputable Church Chair Company’s Credit Card Fraud

Chase “Fraud Alerts” Credit Card Commercial

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 28th, 2010%

Chase “Secret Agent Man” credit card commercial . . . → Read More: Chase “Fraud Alerts” Credit Card Commercial

What are some kinds of credit card scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 27th, 2010%

by the queen of subtle

Question by Sean: What are some kinds of credit card scams?

Best answer:

Answer by KimberlyThere are many credit card scams out there that merchants should be aware of, but I only know of five scams. I come across it in an article over the Internet.
If you want to know more, you . . . → Read More: What are some kinds of credit card scams?

’Tis the season to be cautious, BBB warns

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2010%

’Tis the season to be cautious, BBB warns
WALLINGFORD — With less than a week until Christmas, many are preoccupied with shopping online or buying holiday gifts at crowded, bustling malls — giving con artists opportunities to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers, according to the Connecticut Better Business Bureau.
Read more on New . . . → Read More: ’Tis the season to be cautious, BBB warns

I just got a LPC Card in the mail.Is this one of those credit card scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2010%

by sidehike

Question by a_thom32: I just got a LPC Card in the mail.Is this one of those credit card scams?
An LPC card is a credit card that can only be used at the LPC catalog store.I got one in the mail yesterday but i haven’t activated it.It says that i have up to $ . . . → Read More: I just got a LPC Card in the mail.Is this one of those credit card scams?

Q&A: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2010%

Question by jeriel81u812: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?
A family member stole a credit card from an elderly woman and charged $ 1125. It has been reported to the company’s fraud department. What kind of punishment can she expect for her misdeed?

Best answer:

Answer by wizjpRestitution and depending on past history a . . . → Read More: Q&A: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?

The Most Dangerous Online Credit Card Scams to Look Out For!

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2010%

by nathangibbs

The Most Dangerous Online Credit Card Scams to Look Out For!

Ask any credit card owner what they fear the most and they’re likely to tell you they fear falling prey to a credit card scam.

Although credit scams have been around for as long as we can remember it is especially now with the advent . . . → Read More: The Most Dangerous Online Credit Card Scams to Look Out For!

Sirius Satellite Radio Commits Serious Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2010%

Sirius Satellite Radio called to offer me a special rate to reactivate my closed account. I coincidentally had my digital camera set up on a tripod and was able to get the conversation on video. The guy on the other end was a little surprised to find out that I had been one of Sirius’ many . . . → Read More: Sirius Satellite Radio Commits Serious Credit Card Fraud

In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 22nd, 2010%

by Sapphireblue

Question by hollyrub: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?
A relative may of committed credit card fraud and I was wondering if the bank would ask that the debt be paid, or drop the issue at a certain dollar amount, or have law . . . → Read More: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2010%

Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement
ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS — Ohio’s attorney general is headed to Washington to lead enforcement at the new federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau ahead of a probable run for governor in 2014. The Democrat Richard Cordray was named Wednesday to a post at the fledgling agency, which will write . . . → Read More: Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement

Home health aide headed to trial for bilking elderly woman (video)

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 19th, 2010%

Home health aide headed to trial for bilking elderly woman (video)
LIMERICK — A former home health care aide charged with bilking an elderly township woman out of more than $ 11,000 is now free and awaiting her next court date.
Read more on The Mercury

Be aware of season’s thievings
RCMP are encouraging people not to let the . . . → Read More: Home health aide headed to trial for bilking elderly woman (video)

PCI Compliance – RSPA Project:PCI

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 18th, 2010%

Don’t Be At Risk! Visit Us At: www.gorspa.org RSPA – Retail Solutions Providers Association A National Network of IT Industry Professionals Serving The Needs Of The Retail Industry For Over 40 Years 4115 Taggart Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28208 800-782-2693 www.gorspa.org PCI Compliance doesn’t have to be painful, but the consequences of non-compliance can be devastating . . . → Read More: PCI Compliance – RSPA Project:PCI

Scammers prey on vulnerable

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 17th, 2010%

Scammers prey on vulnerable
The nightmare unfolds with the ring of the telephone. “Hi, Grandma. Do you know who this is?” the con artist says. “John? Is that you?” the unsuspecting grandparent replies.
Read more on Victoria News

How to save money, stay safe
Whether you’re trekking to the mall or shopping online, be aware of potential holiday scams and . . . → Read More: Scammers prey on vulnerable

Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 17th, 2010%

Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona
Goldie Robinson, 78, and Arthur Sheldon, 67, went missing after getting involved with a caretaker and her family, police say. A Volusia County woman, her son and his wife have been implicated in a forgery and fraud case involving the exploitation . . . → Read More: Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona

Diana Clement : Choose your credit card with extra care

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 16th, 2010%

Diana Clement : Choose your credit card with extra care
“All I want for Christmas is a new credit card.”I’m sure there will be plenty of people thinking that in the next few weeks as they max out their credit limits.And, after Christmas, the banks will be doing good business snaring…
Read more on The New . . . → Read More: Diana Clement : Choose your credit card with extra care

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.

Ripoffs scams online internet scams

Disreputable Church Chair Company’s Credit Card Fraud

Chase “Fraud Alerts” Credit Card Commercial

What are some kinds of credit card scams?

’Tis the season to be cautious, BBB warns

I just got a LPC Card in the mail.Is this one of those credit card scams?

Q&A: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?

The Most Dangerous Online Credit Card Scams to Look Out For!

Sirius Satellite Radio Commits Serious Credit Card Fraud

In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement

Home health aide headed to trial for bilking elderly woman (video)

PCI Compliance – RSPA Project:PCI

Scammers prey on vulnerable

Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona

Diana Clement : Choose your credit card with extra care

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