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Four Reasons Why Free Psychic Readings Can Be A Huge Mistake

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 17th, 2010%

Let’s take another look at free psychic readings. Why? Because many people continuously ask about them…..and who can blame you? Times are tough. Most of our budgets are severely smaller than they were just a few short years ago, right? And things like getting a psychic reading can feel MORE like a luxury, than a necessity, . . . → Read More: Four Reasons Why Free Psychic Readings Can Be A Huge Mistake

Better Universe MLM Leaders Review

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 17th, 2010%

The company promoted by Robert T Bowen (a director) was created to dedicate up to ten percent of all revenues towards charity and sustainable development. According to all the sources available however, as of February 16, 2007 the company closed down operations after its president Steve Gresham withdrew the company’s funds and transferred these to another . . . → Read More: Better Universe MLM Leaders Review

Safe Travel- 10 Tips for Increasing Your Security While Backpacking

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2010%

Unfortunately you can run into problems while backpacking. Do not get paranoid – it will ruin your trip, but do have a healthy respect for things that can happen. Certain places are higher risk and warrant extra attention such as around ATMs, money changers, bus and train stations, crowded streets and markets. Adapt to the country . . . → Read More: Safe Travel- 10 Tips for Increasing Your Security While Backpacking

Getting Started in Online Cash Gifting

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2010%

One of the oldest and most enduring wealth generation systems in the world is cash gifting. What makes it appealing is the fact that in cash gifting programs, there are no products to sell nor are there services to pay for. It is a purely voluntary activity that is legitimate and so simple and easy to . . . → Read More: Getting Started in Online Cash Gifting

Make Money Online Through Accepting Donations

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2010%

Many people over the net keep on searching for the ways to make money online, and you are also definitely searching for the same that’s why you are here to read this page. So Welcome at this page !

Most of the people over the internet try to make money online for free with the help of . . . → Read More: Make Money Online Through Accepting Donations

Choosing the Correct Debt Management Service For You

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 14th, 2010%

When going about choosing a debt managment service, there are probably several different questions that might be running through your mind as you endeavour to get on top of your finances. If you’re able to see past the fear of being in debt, then the questions you should be asking yourself are, which companies are not . . . → Read More: Choosing the Correct Debt Management Service For You

Avoiding Investment Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 13th, 2010%

It’s darn near impossible to open a newspaper today without at least one headline referencing financial fraud and abuse. Frankly, the sad existence of financial criminals, whose incomprehensible greed and deceit should be labeled financial terrorism makes me sick to my stomach. As the financial world shakes out its demons amidst a global meltdown, more and more . . . → Read More: Avoiding Investment Fraud

The 5 Reasons We Like Crime on the Internet

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 13th, 2010%

There is rampant crime on the internet and we like it. There is no doubt that the Internet has become the Wild Untamed West of our time. There are charlatans wandering from browser to browser selling snake oil and bandits holding up the Internet travelers. There are also plenty of brothels with women lifting their petty . . . → Read More: The 5 Reasons We Like Crime on the Internet

Home Typing and Data Entry Jobs – Why so Much Criticism?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 12th, 2010%

Home typing jobs have become one of the leading ways to earn money online.So why is there so much criticism? I think mostly because of the way it’s presented.Some people believe that calling it a “Home Typing Job” is misleading. Somecompanies promote it in different ways but it’s basically all the same.Home typing and most data . . . → Read More: Home Typing and Data Entry Jobs – Why so Much Criticism?

Popular Irs Credits And Deductions You Might Be Missing

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 11th, 2010%

Child and Dependent Care Be sure to check if you apply for a child-care credit. If you have kids then you know that childcare is not cheap, and child care credits are a great way to offset the costs. Even with reimbursement programs you may still qualify, but this credit is a little tricky so be . . . → Read More: Popular Irs Credits And Deductions You Might Be Missing

Lightning Speed Matrix

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 10th, 2010%

Hello guys! I am writing this article to tell you all know about a very exciting brand new MLM website called LIGHTNING SPEED MATRIX. This new website is set to take MLM to a whole new level and is set to be the breakthrough of all the struggling people in the MLM business!

Let me start by . . . → Read More: Lightning Speed Matrix

Telephone Fraud, Avoidence Tips

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 9th, 2010%

Telephone fraud and fake schemes range between peddling water purifiers, vitamins, and make-up kits to stock investments and aggressive’900′ numbers. According to the coalition Against Crime in Telemarketing ( AAFT ), US citizens lose an approximate $40 bn. Each year to telemarketing crime. If a sales spiel appears too good to be true, just hang up. . . . → Read More: Telephone Fraud, Avoidence Tips

12 Ways to Tell if That Internet Chat Partner is a Scammer, Part 1

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 8th, 2010%

“Hello, dear.” The background of the message box starts raining pink hearts and a picture of a voluptuous girl in her twenties appears.

“Hello,” you respond.

“I’ve missed you dear, how have you been?”

Let’s say you’re a lonely widower and you subscribe to an Internet messaging service such as yahoo or msn. You are approached by somebody . . . → Read More: 12 Ways to Tell if That Internet Chat Partner is a Scammer, Part 1

Let the Indians stand at their own feet

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 7th, 2010%

Let the Indians stand at their own feet?

Dalip Singh Wasan, Advocate.

As far as India is concerned, here we just give charity to the poor and we believe we have done our part of duty. Even governments in this country also behave like this and when they say that they too are helping the poor they . . . → Read More: Let the Indians stand at their own feet

Donating Cars in California

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 6th, 2010%

Car ownership in the US is continuously growing and the number of vehicles has increased quickly than the other demographic indicators. For this reason, vehicle donations are getting to be a popular alternative for getting rid of excess vehicles.

Have you recently purchased a new car and are having problems with your old one? You don’t know . . . → Read More: Donating Cars in California

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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