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Can Yahoo stop/block email lottery scams coming from yahoo addresses?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 2nd, 2011%

Question by sculptmud: Can Yahoo stop/block email lottery scams coming from yahoo addresses?
I’ve been getting a scam email that claims to be a Yahoo promotion. Can’t Yahoo stop these greedy morons?

Best answer:

Answer by just mesend that info to yahoo.also if you get no reply call them1-866-562-7219..im sure they would be happy to know about this.good . . . → Read More: Can Yahoo stop/block email lottery scams coming from yahoo addresses?

Radio Interview, March 16 09, kerrang, nick margerrison

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 1st, 2011%

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Q&A: How do these email scams work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 31st, 2011%

by michaelsharon

Question by greenremi: How do these email scams work?
The two biggest, are the ones from somebody wanting you to pretend to be the next of kin, and the ones that are from a UK lottery where you’ve won millions. Now I’m getting some saying it’s an overseas company wanting me to convert their . . . → Read More: Q&A: How do these email scams work?

What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 29th, 2011%

by Narisa

Question by Imindirestraits: What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?
come up with some rediculous outragous email, Oh lets say, would you like to come to the U S for free, send me your info and you can be here as soon . . . → Read More: What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?

How do those email scams work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 28th, 2011%

Question by Randomdan: How do those email scams work?
Like those scam things that usually say their someone from Nigeria telling you how you can make all kinds of money by sending them your personal credit card information or sendingf them money.

1. why are they almost allways from Nigeria
2.how come some people get them all the time . . . → Read More: How do those email scams work?

Dishonest Emails Keep Coming

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 26th, 2011%

Dishonest Emails Keep Coming

How can people get away with the email scams which they send out? The content of the emails is totally unbelievable, yet some people still fall for it. They are being successful in scamming some enough people to make it worth their while. They are risking being caught because they are having some . . . → Read More: Dishonest Emails Keep Coming

Ashley Roland June 7 08

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 26th, 2011%

From www.419hell.com ,,, A woman whom I never meet emailed me with the claim that she and I once had a “multi-million-dollar business proposal” which was never concluded. She wanted to compensate me for my efforts by sending me the sum of 0000! Obviously she was a 419 scammer. Visit www.419hell.com to read the details of . . . → Read More: Ashley Roland June 7 08

What is the best reply for Nigerian email scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 25th, 2011%

Question by Bernadette: What is the best reply for Nigerian email scams?
You know the ones where they are a rich prince and all they need is a little assistance to collect their money, and they would be oh so grateful
I want to reply with something funny.
P.S. A funny thing to do when you get junk mail . . . → Read More: What is the best reply for Nigerian email scams?

How do I stop and report these email scams that I get?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 24th, 2011%

Question by black_dawg8: How do I stop and report these email scams that I get?
I am tired of receiving email from people claiming to have a large sum of money for me in the Bank of Nigeria or Africa how can I stop this

Best answer:

Answer by Joseph PI too was plagued by this kind of junk. . . . → Read More: How do I stop and report these email scams that I get?

Phl Embassy in London Reiterates Warning on Dubious Online Job Offers

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2011%

Phl Embassy in London Reiterates Warning on Dubious Online Job Offers
18 January 2011 – The Philippine Embassy in London reiterated its warning to Filipinos on dubious online job offers.
Read more on Department of Foreign Affairs

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FACT: Within just a few short months, all . . . → Read More: Phl Embassy in London Reiterates Warning on Dubious Online Job Offers

How do I report email scams, such as Nigerian “419″ scams or other advance fee scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 22nd, 2011%

Question by 7771771777: How do I report email scams, such as Nigerian “419″ scams or other advance fee scams?
Really fed up, can we do anything to stop this harassment?

Best answer:

Answer by MCGCDon’t respond, block the users, report them to your e-mail host. I had one where they tried to impersonate the FBI. So, I . . . → Read More: How do I report email scams, such as Nigerian “419″ scams or other advance fee scams?

What is Phishing, and how does it work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 21st, 2011%

Recently – there have been several high-profile news stories regarding some very well known web-based email services. Some of their users fell victim to Phishing scams. So what is Phishing – and how does it work? I will try to give you a basic explanation. If you haven’t already – please subscribe. Comments are welcomed (including . . . → Read More: What is Phishing, and how does it work?

Q&A: Where do I report email scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 19th, 2011%

Question by JulmeisterUSA: Where do I report email scams?
I need a current place to report email scams. All that I have seen are at least year old..

Best answer:

Answer by VarnesComputersTo the FBI here.

http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

Add your own answer in . . . → Read More: Q&A: Where do I report email scams?

what are the new email scams regarding classified ads?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 17th, 2011%

Question by dtvonly: what are the new email scams regarding classified ads?
I posted an ad to sell a digital camera. Several replied and asked for my contact and address so that money can be sent to me. Is this a type of scam?

Best answer:

Answer by dragonfirecareful, they usally send either a fake cashiers check . . . → Read More: what are the new email scams regarding classified ads?

Email phishing

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2011%

Computer Consultant Robb Cheuvront discusses suspicious emails that may contain viruses, Trojans or other bad intentions in his Video Help File.
Video Rating: 5 . . . → Read More: Email phishing

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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Can Yahoo stop/block email lottery scams coming from yahoo addresses?

Radio Interview, March 16 09, kerrang, nick margerrison

Q&A: How do these email scams work?

What do you think about sending some email scams to those lowlifes in Nigeria who send so many to us?

How do those email scams work?

Dishonest Emails Keep Coming

Ashley Roland June 7 08

What is the best reply for Nigerian email scams?

How do I stop and report these email scams that I get?

Phl Embassy in London Reiterates Warning on Dubious Online Job Offers

How do I report email scams, such as Nigerian “419″ scams or other advance fee scams?

What is Phishing, and how does it work?

Q&A: Where do I report email scams?

what are the new email scams regarding classified ads?

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