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Computer Users Beware of Hitman Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 1st, 2010%

videos.webpronews.com Authorities are investigating a ring of “hitman” email scams that threaten each recipient’s life. As a result, the FBI has released a warning for computer users to be very careful with their personal information. Hear what FBI Special Agent Gail Marcinkiewicz told us about the case including precautions you can take to keep this scam . . . → Read More: Computer Users Beware of Hitman Scams

Lastest Email Scams News

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 30th, 2010%

Deepika my tallest actress: Abhishek
Actor Abhishek Bachchan says he is glad that he didn’t have to look down at Deepika Padukone while shooting Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey’, because she is the ‘tallest’ actress to have appeared with him till date.
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Hybrid cars to be delivered by Proton in 2012

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 29th, 2010%

Hybrid cars to be delivered by Proton in 2012
Malaysia’s Proton aims to have a hybrid car on the market by 2012.
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Europe says Afghan airlines can’t fly
The European Union has told all Afghan airline owners their craft will not be able to fly through European airspace.
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Ombudsman blasts Yeddyurappa on land scam probe

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 28th, 2010%

Ombudsman blasts Yeddyurappa on land scam probe
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa’s decision to order a judicial probe into land deals of the past 10 years has led to a raging controversy. The state’s ombudsman is upset over it and the opposition is questioning the suitability of the judge named to head the probe.
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Nitish Kumar sworn in

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 27th, 2010%

Nitish Kumar sworn in
Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar was Friday sworn in as chief minister for a second consecutive term at the historic Gandhi Maidan here. The oath of office was administered by Governor Devanand Konwar in the presence of thousands of people.
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October sees lift in UAE air traffic
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Infant and man killed in Jammu village blast

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2010%

Infant and man killed in Jammu village blast
An infant and a man were killed while six members of the family were critically injured in an explosion in a village in Jammu district Friday, police said.
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Family and friends turn up for Obama Thanksgiving
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Tax Tips: Phishing-Malware (ASL, Captions & Voice Over)

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 25th, 2010%

Even if you don’t give the information a scam email requests, you could still put yourself at risk by clicking on links or opening attachments. Watch this important video to find out how to handle emails that say they are from the IRS — because they are not!
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Avoid phishing scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 24th, 2010%

In the final video in a six-part online safety series, AARP member Karen Ryan talks to Google expert Shuman Ghosemajumder about how to know if a person or website is phishing for your personal . . . → Read More: Avoid phishing scams

World Of Warcraft Account Email Scam – PLEASE WATCH

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 23rd, 2010%

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Faking cancer becomes the ‘fraud du jour’

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 22nd, 2010%

Faking cancer becomes the ‘fraud du jour’
Four Canadians in a single month have now been charged with faking cancer to raise money – raising questions about what kind of person would, in theory, feign having a disease for monetary gain.
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2G logjam: Pranab Mukherjee to meet Opposition today
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BJP calls for action, not debate on 2G scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 21st, 2010%

BJP calls for action, not debate on 2G scam
Commenting on Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s appeal to Opposition parties to allow Parliament to function, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said the 2G spectrum has been debated for long and it is time for action now.
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Dead Zone

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 20th, 2010%

Dead Zone
People keep hanging up on me these days. OK, it only happened twice. I am used to my calls getting dropped. But for someone to hang up on me? The nerve!
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Beware portfolio paralysis
Rob Carrick rounds up the best in personal finance reading
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New Email Scam Warning!

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 19th, 2010%

The latest email scam I received that looks like it is from Microsoft but it is a virus. If you receive a questionable email (Forward) the message to “reportphishing@antiphishing.org”
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Global warming scientists E mail hacked -Global Warming Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 17th, 2010%

www.youtube.com www.youtube.com A major story is breaking in climate science, after hackers posted a 61 megabyte data file on a Russian server that appears to be confidential emails and climate data hacked from the UK Met Office. The data raises major questions about the role of scientists in what appears to be a deliberate conspiracy to . . . → Read More: Global warming scientists E mail hacked -Global Warming 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.

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