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Going prorogue: look what a state we’re in

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 25th, 2010%

Going prorogue: look what a state we’re in
What a week in state politics. Even by NSW standards it has been breathtaking to behold. First, the fire sale of the state’s electricity assets gets rammed through Parliament, then there’s the harbour jetty dispute and now, in a final spineless act of bastardry, Kristina Keneally has prorogued Parliament . . . → Read More: Going prorogue: look what a state we’re in

Q&A: Why can’t the police do anything about internet scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2010%

by animakitty

Question by DChem73: Why can’t the police do anything about internet scams?
Can’t they trace the IP address and find out where it came from? Can’t they give the IP address to con-artist’s internet company and find out their identity or at least the house where the scam email came from?

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Answer by kscplaySimple. Too . . . → Read More: Q&A: Why can’t the police do anything about internet scams?

IRS has money for Valley residents

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2010%

Crime Online Acculotto Scam E-Mail

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IRS has money for Valley residents
A release from the IRS said numerous residents from Halifax and Northampton counties have not received refund checks.
Read more on Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

Will strengthen rural bodies first, industrialisation later: Jharkhand CM
Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda, who had in his earlier stint signed a slew . . . → Read More: IRS has money for Valley residents

Can you report ONLINE scams to your police department?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 22nd, 2010%

by FunnyBiz

Question by Kennedy S: Can you report ONLINE scams to your police department?
I know you can report scams that happen when you actually go to the business and experience it, but can you report scams that happen online? Is this possible? Will the police laugh it off or take serious action? Please answer ASAP.

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The latest online job scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 21st, 2010%

In times like these, people are desperate for work. And scammers are only too happy to take advantage of job hunters. Learn about an online job scam that can cost you a lot of money—and land you in prison. You can’t afford to miss this video!
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How to get a Refund from an Online Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2010%

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He thought he scored tickets to sunday’s playoff game but ended up losing a bundle.Only on 12 a warning to watch out for scammers on Craigslist.
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How To Avoid Earn Income Online Scams To Find Great Opportunities

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 18th, 2010%

by mike_hcg

How To Avoid Earn Income Online Scams To Find Great Opportunities

Are you afraid of trying to make money online because you do not want to get scammed by some unreliable opportunity? It’s true, many people get scammed out of valuable money and time when trying to earn online. There is only a 5% success . . . → Read More: How To Avoid Earn Income Online Scams To Find Great Opportunities

Wouldn’t it be a good idea if the subject of internet scams became a subject in schools?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 17th, 2010%

Question by Jackie: Wouldn’t it be a good idea if the subject of internet scams became a subject in schools?
Since there are so many on the internet, even though they are unbelievable people still fall for them because they are not educated about this and it isn’t talked about enough.

If you want to see how widespread . . . → Read More: Wouldn’t it be a good idea if the subject of internet scams became a subject in schools?

Lastest Online Scams News

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 16th, 2010%

Beware: 7 Scrooge-worthy scams for the holidays
CSO – The holiday scam season is upon us. For Beth Jones, a senior threat researcher with Sophos, this time of year means an upswing in fraudulent activity online.
Read more on Computerworld

Data Breach Warning: Emails & Passwords Compromised at McDonald’s, Walgreens and Gawker
BBB WARNING: Within just the last few days . . . → Read More: Lastest Online Scams News

Cash Paid Survey, Surveys Online Scam Free: How To Avoid Survey Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 15th, 2010%

by Doug Beckers

Cash Paid Survey, Surveys Online Scam Free: How To Avoid Survey Scams?

Detecting Fraud when Signing up for the Best Online Paid Surveys

One of the most important matters that you have to perform if you want to generate additional cash thru some of the greatest online remunerated surveys is to overcome your fear and . . . → Read More: Cash Paid Survey, Surveys Online Scam Free: How To Avoid Survey Scams?

Lastest Online Scams News

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 14th, 2010%

419 Scam E-Mail Nigerian Senate

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A message claiming to be the "official" office dealing with inheritance and other scam offers coming from Nigeria

Mail-order buyer, be aware
In retrospect, I didn’t really need a new baseball cap. But this one, advertised by the publisher of a nationally circulated magazine, had a humorous logo in Japanese that tickled . . . → Read More: Lastest Online Scams News

Action Line: Online scams can fool virtual shoppers

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 13th, 2010%

Action Line: Online scams can fool virtual shoppers
Dear Action Line: Is there a way to tell when an online business is legitimate?
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GONE PHISHING: Ruthless Internet scammers out to reel in careless shoppers

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 11th, 2010%

GONE PHISHING: Ruthless Internet scammers out to reel in careless shoppers
‘Tis the season for “phishing” – but not the kind that involves rods, reels and ice shanties.
Read more on Baraboo News Republic

Cyber expert raises alert on card scam targeting hotels
A cyber expert from the U.S. Department of Justice yesterday alerted people in the CNMI about a . . . → Read More: GONE PHISHING: Ruthless Internet scammers out to reel in careless shoppers

China computer virus creator donates cash for panda, works for web security

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 10th, 2010%

China computer virus creator donates cash for panda, works for web security
A Chinese computer hacker who was jailed for four years for damaging millions of computers gave a cash donation Friday to a research base for giant pandas in an act of remorse for a virus he wrote and named after the endangered bears in 2006.
Read . . . → Read More: China computer virus creator donates cash for panda, works for web security

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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Going prorogue: look what a state we’re in

Q&A: Why can’t the police do anything about internet scams?

IRS has money for Valley residents

Can you report ONLINE scams to your police department?

The latest online job scam

How to get a Refund from an Online Scam

How To Avoid Earn Income Online Scams To Find Great Opportunities

Wouldn’t it be a good idea if the subject of internet scams became a subject in schools?

Lastest Online Scams News

Cash Paid Survey, Surveys Online Scam Free: How To Avoid Survey Scams?

Lastest Online Scams News

Action Line: Online scams can fool virtual shoppers

GONE PHISHING: Ruthless Internet scammers out to reel in careless shoppers

China computer virus creator donates cash for panda, works for web security

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