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The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 15th, 2010%

Cingular Rebate Scam

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Cingular has managed to give me what I can say has been both the best and worst customer service I’ve ever received from a company. But now, here’s a rebate scam they have running.

I got this as a rebate for a phone upgrade. Notice, the phrase "DEBIT" boldly printed above . . . → Read More: The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

Lastest Credit Card Scams News

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 14th, 2010%

POLICE NEWS: Phone scams target bank credit, debit cards, police say
Police are warning people about a phone scam targeting credit and debit card holders.
Read more on Bowling Green Daily News

Mother and son conned into international scam
WATERVILLE — Those so-called “Nigerian scams” are no longer limited to just awkwardly-worded e-mails, strange phone calls or suspicious checks in . . . → Read More: Lastest Credit Card Scams News

Lastest Credit Card Scams News

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 14th, 2010%

INFO-TECH
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Scams send Sensex reeling Loses 454 in steepest one day fall in 6 months. The Sensex on Thursday saw its biggest single day fall in the last six months, as scandals and rumours piled up to bring down the market …
Read more on The Hindu

Have You Heard: Fat Jack’s, Rowdy’s ready to wet whistles
Fat Jack’s . . . → Read More: Lastest Credit Card Scams News

Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 13th, 2010%

by jessica mullen

Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

Stephen Harris is the owner of the Law Office of Stephen Harris and a renowned federal criminal defense lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina. According to Harris, defending yourself against credit card fraud can be extremely difficult because the facts are often stacked up against you in these types . . . → Read More: Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

Debit cards a magnet for fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

Little White Lies

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Gas stations now typically require you to enter in your zip code when purchasing gas. They do this because occasionally thieves try to use stolen credit cards at their pumps.

As a credit card holder you are not on the hook for charges on a stolen card. But the merchants . . . → Read More: Debit cards a magnet for fraud

Q&A: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 11th, 2010%

Question by Linds: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?
I recently had a credit card fraud done in riverside county california and need to know the steps to take to prosecute and the maximum sentence for someone who has committed credit card fraud against my account. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best answer:

Answer . . . → Read More: Q&A: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?

Travel Insured Cautions Football Fans Heading to BCS Bowls and Pro Playoffs To Verify Game Tickets; Book & Insure Trip …

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 11th, 2010%

Travel Insured Cautions Football Fans Heading to BCS Bowls and Pro Playoffs To Verify Game Tickets; Book & Insure Trip …
As football enters its championship season, Travel Insured International® urges fans to think before booking the big college bowl or pro playoff game. With game seats priced from $ 100 to several thousand, and fan . . . → Read More: Travel Insured Cautions Football Fans Heading to BCS Bowls and Pro Playoffs To Verify Game Tickets; Book & Insure Trip …

Being Aware of Credit Card Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 10th, 2010%

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Being Aware of Credit Card Scams

Making a decision on which credit card is right for you is one that takes a lot of time and careful consideration. Each credit card has its own terms and reward package, so proper research must be done to find the one that offers you the best deal. . . . → Read More: Being Aware of Credit Card Scams

Q&A: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 9th, 2010%

by Aranami

Question by Love Conquers All: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?
Take the case of the Federal employee who, using her government-issued credit card, gave her live-in boyfriend over $ 500,000 of taxpayers’ money during a 6-year period when her account was never audited. . . . → Read More: Q&A: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?

Michael Moore & Elizabeth Warren: Mortgage Fraud & Credit Card Protection

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 8th, 2010%

Harvard Law Professor Elizabeth Warren speaks with Michael Moore about mortgage fraud & Financial Consumer Protection. From huffingtonpost.com
Video Rating: 4 . . . → Read More: Michael Moore & Elizabeth Warren: Mortgage Fraud & Credit Card Protection

Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 8th, 2010%

Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson sued Discover on Monday, accusing one of the nation’s biggest credit card companies of billing tens of thousands of Minnesota customers for account protection programs they…
Read more on KIVI Boise

Mandeville city leaderstestify before grand jury
Four Mandeville City Council members, the current mayor and the former . . . → Read More: Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges

What is the penalty for credit card fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 7th, 2010%

Question by THE ELK SLAYER: What is the penalty for credit card fraud?
State: Idaho Amount Spent: 4000.00

My wife apparently got a credit card in her moms name. Spending the above amount on paying off bills and other debts. I had no clue of this until yesterday only cause her mom found out. . . . → Read More: What is the penalty for credit card fraud?

Q&A: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 6th, 2010%

Question by MOMMYS-TWINS-ARE-IN-HEAVEN: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?
I have fraud charges on my chase cards, and i believe my sister is the reason behind them. Shes only 16, so i dont wanna press charges, and im HOPING that the credit card company wont really investigat it like that.

But how long . . . → Read More: Q&A: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?

Lastest Credit Card Fraud News

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 5th, 2010%

Man faces charges for charging ,000 on a stolen credit card
A man from Columbus County is behind bars after being accused of charging more than ,000 of merchandise with a stolen credit card.
Read more on WECT 6 Wilmington

In Hastings, drugs and alcohol a top concern
The city’s informal survey sought input for crimes that police ought to . . . → Read More: Lastest Credit Card Fraud News

Consumers Beware: Tips for Identifying a Debt Collection Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 4th, 2010%

Consumers Beware: Tips for Identifying a Debt Collection Scam
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The collection of duly owed consumer debt is vital to maintaining a strong national, state and community economy.
Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! News

Scam targets advertisers at Valley paper
Fortunately, nobody has fallen for the scam, but this week the West Valley . . . → Read More: Consumers Beware: Tips for Identifying a Debt Collection Scam

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

The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

Lastest Credit Card Scams News

Lastest Credit Card Scams News

Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

Debit cards a magnet for fraud

Q&A: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?

Travel Insured Cautions Football Fans Heading to BCS Bowls and Pro Playoffs To Verify Game Tickets; Book & Insure Trip …

Being Aware of Credit Card Scams

Q&A: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?

Michael Moore & Elizabeth Warren: Mortgage Fraud & Credit Card Protection

Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges

What is the penalty for credit card fraud?

Q&A: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?

Lastest Credit Card Fraud News

Consumers Beware: Tips for Identifying a Debt Collection Scam

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