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Avoiding Scams While Selling on Ebay

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 23rd, 2009%

Scams are notorious all over the internet, and eBay is certainly no exclusion. Sellers can find themselves the victim of a scam, and not even know it until their money and their item is gone. Unfortunately, eBay’s methods of settling disputes between sellers and buyers can be time consuming, frustrating, and ultimately leave you with no . . . → Read More: Avoiding Scams While Selling on Ebay

Paypal Scams Me!help!!!notification Of Paypal Limited Account Access !!!?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 21st, 2009%

I have received an e-mail from paypal this morning and I was like oh crap,paypal scam has reach me.
Read this:these are the exactly words that shows on my paypal account:
Your account access has been limited for the following reason(s):We have observed activity in this account that is unusual or potentially high risk.
And the funniest thing . . . → Read More: Paypal Scams Me!help!!!notification Of Paypal Limited Account Access !!!?

Paypal Protects From Online Auction Gone Wrong

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 19th, 2009%

I think that for the many online shoppers that have Paypal accounts, few are aware of all the benefits that their accounts allow them to enjoy. One of the benefits is their buyer protection program that includes the dispute resolution tool designed to resolve problem transactions.

Having recently been part of an auction sale that turned . . . → Read More: Paypal Protects From Online Auction Gone Wrong

Making Money With Paypal

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 17th, 2009%

An easy way to make money and get rich quick ———————————————————– ——————— This is not a scam i have done it myself Can you really make money so easily? I am and this helps whilst developing my own online business! I thought it was impossible. Just read this. I don’t even have to convince you that . . . → Read More: Making Money With Paypal

Are There Any Paypal Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 15th, 2009%

I put my PSP up on craigslist.com and somebody said that they are from california and that the psp would be sent to nigeria for her fiance and she wanted my paypal email this sounds fishy and the email was written in poor grammar like they were foreign. does this sound like a scam?
also I was . . . → Read More: Are There Any Paypal Scams?

3 Pervasive Phishing Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 13th, 2009%

Scams involving email continue to plague consumers across
America, indeed the world. These so called “phishing” scams
involve “spoofed” emails meant to draw the unwary to bogus
internet sites masquerading as legitimate sites. These scam
artists — phishers — attempt to hook visitors in by having
them divulge certain critical and personal bits of information.
Once the information has been divulged the . . . → Read More: 3 Pervasive Phishing Scams

Paypal-make Money With This Proven System

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 11th, 2009%

**Proven by various, highly-respected U.S. TV and Radio programs as being 100% legal, feasible and true.**

**Oprah Winfrey and ABC’s investigation team 20/20 also prove it can be done.*** IF A 15 YEAR OLD BOY COULD MAKE $71,000 IN JUST 5 WEEKS AND OTHERS $250,000 IN A FEW MORE WEEKS — SO CAN YOU !!!

THIS REALLY CAN . . . → Read More: Paypal-make Money With This Proven System

How to Avoid Ebay Scams and Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 9th, 2009%

Countless people have been scammed and defrauded on eBay. eBay is a fun place to bid on items and to sell items, but you must know how to recognize a scam, and how to avoid them, them or you quickly join the ranks of those who have lost their money to eBay scams. Of course, if . . . → Read More: How to Avoid Ebay Scams and Fraud

How Do U Make Money For Paypal (no Survey Scams)?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 7th, 2009%

Scamfree Work at Home Jobs and Online Scam Busters That Will Save You a Bundle

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 5th, 2009%

Like clockwork, every morning I scan my favorite online news sources to update myself on the “goings-on” of the world. Yesterday was no different. More bailouts, bungles and blunders. Hmm…seemed not much had really changed overnight. Then my eye caught an ad embedded in a story about the dismal state of the global economy.

Headline read, “Scam-Free . . . → Read More: Scamfree Work at Home Jobs and Online Scam Busters That Will Save You a Bundle

What Do You Do When Someone Scams You From Ebay Or Paypal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 3rd, 2009%

Uncover A Craiglist Scam With A Reverse Email Search

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 1st, 2009%

Have you visited http://Craigslist.com? Craigslist is a free online classified ad web site. You can do just about anything on CraigsList. You can find a date, find a job, buy a car, find a roommate and unfortunately get scammed out of money. A reverse email search can help you find that Craigslist con artist.

Craigslist was founded . . . → Read More: Uncover A Craiglist Scam With A Reverse Email Search

Uncover A Craigslist Scam With A Reverse Email Search

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 30th, 2009%

Craigslist was founded . . . → Read More: Uncover A Craigslist Scam With A Reverse Email Search

How Does Paypal Scamming Work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 28th, 2009%

I heard that people can send a payment through paypal, then reverse the transaction later on. Is there a way to prevent from getting scammed . . . → Read More: How Does Paypal Scamming Work?

Craigslist And Paypal Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 26th, 2009%

I have been selling some things on craigslist recently and i sold something to a woman who wanted the item shipped to her. I checked the price of shipping and sent her an invoice on paypal and she paid it and now i’m waiting for the money to go into my bank account before i send . . . → Read More: Craigslist And Paypal Scams?

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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