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419 Scam Internet fleecing scams thrive in Nigeria.

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 9th, 2010%

The Scam: The offers are posted on bulletin boards and arrive as a business opportunity in your email box, come at you in the form of Instant Messages and Private Messages. The offer is simple: a person in a foreign country, sometimes alleged to be in one of the old Soviet Bloc countries, states that he . . . → Read More: 419 Scam Internet fleecing scams thrive in Nigeria.

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By Ripoffs Scams, on December 8th, 2010%

Watch out for this Amazon scam!
Phishing emails have been around for years, and as we all get wiser to them — the scammers are getting sneakier. Phishing is where you receive an email that appears to be from an online shop or financial …
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Ways to Avoid Online Scams and Make Money Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 7th, 2010%

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Ways to Avoid Online Scams and Make Money Online

There are many people who want to make money online. You may be one of them. Some people run online scams as a way to make their own money online. No matter what you need to avoid online scams like these.

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Avoid the Phishing Net

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 7th, 2010%

Avoid the Phishing Net
Phishing, the process of attempting to acquire sensitive information by masquerading as a legitimate and trustworthy company via online means, used to just be a problem for large corporations.
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SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing
A top SEC official said on Monday the number of fraud schemes is . . . → Read More: Avoid the Phishing Net

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By Ripoffs Scams, on December 6th, 2010%

Volunteers/Donations Needed, 12/5
Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Colorado needs volunteers in Denver County. Adults can volunteer to lead a troop through their Girl Scout leadership experience or assist with events, camps or in the office.
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Nominate your favorite business
ABOUT A YEAR AGO I put out a call for Watchdog readers to name their . . . → Read More: Lastest Internet Scams News

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By Ripoffs Scams, on December 5th, 2010%

Avoid the lump of coal in your holiday shopping carts
Tips on avoiding scams when shopping online.
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West Africa Cybercrime Summit targets Nigerian scams
Microsoft and government agencies are hosting the first-ever Cybercrime Summit in West Africa this week to tackle what are best known as Nigerian scams.
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Seniors vulnerable to foreclosure, fraud
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The top online military scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 4th, 2010%

Online criminals have no honor. They are targeting the men and women who serve in America’s military. Learn how they defraud and steal from our best and bravest. And learn the warning signs of scams that prey on . . . → Read More: The top online military scams

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By Ripoffs Scams, on December 3rd, 2010%

Lt. Gov. warns about Medicare scams
According to Lt. Governor André Bauer, criminals have been attempting to steal financial information in the past few days over the telephone by claiming to work for Medicare.
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Fraudulent UPS e-mails attack during holiday season
Hundreds of millions of you will be shipping packages worldwide during . . . → Read More: Lastest Internet Scams News

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 2nd, 2010%

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
The federal government is cracking down on illegal shopping websites – just in time for the holiday season. Yesterday, the government announced it had seized and blocked 82 websites that had been accused of selling counterfeit and pirated goods. ‘Good Morning America’ provides tips for helping your spot the top 5 holiday shopping . . . → Read More: Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

INTERNET SCAM SUPER HACKER

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 1st, 2010%

The Good Guy Notes: Yes, the spelling mistakes are intentional, to mimic the real scam material. No, I don’t have any pet birds in a cage. The chirping you hear in the background is from a nest in a clump of trees near the window to my right.
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7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 29th, 2010%

7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season
Christmas shopping: long lines, crowded parking lots — wouldn’t you prefer to shop on the Internet? Here are seven tips for shopping online safely this holiday season.
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Norton Cyber Monday Special: ‘Like Us’ on Facebook® and Get 50% Off
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Make Money Online Scams: Do Not Be Fooled!

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 28th, 2010%

Make Money Online Scams: Do Not Be Fooled!

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By Ripoffs Scams, on November 27th, 2010%

Watch For These Tall Tale Signs of Online Scams
The holiday deals don’t end at stores.
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Philly D.A. offers tips on avoiding holiday scams
As shoppers flocked to stores for Black Friday bargains, District Attorney Seth Williams urged them to protect their identities and stay safe throughout the month ahead.
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Get Gephardt; Don’t let the Internet-Scamming-Grinch Steal your Christmas

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2010%

Get Gephardt; Don’t let the Internet-Scamming-Grinch Steal your Christmas
As more and more people are turn to the internet to fill their stockings, the crooks are seizing the opportunity.
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Avoid the Holidays’ Top 12 Online Scams
The holidays are a busy time for scammers — and now one internet security company is releasing . . . → Read More: Get Gephardt; Don’t let the Internet-Scamming-Grinch Steal your Christmas

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By Ripoffs Scams, on November 25th, 2010%

Fraud. Flimflam. Scam. Swindle. Confidence game. Online buyers: Never pay with Western Union or Money Gram – That’s right — never! These methods have proven to be unsafe when paying someone you don’t know. ■ Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls,anti-spyware, and anti-virus software . . . → Read More: Online 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.

Ripoffs scams online internet scams

419 Scam Internet fleecing scams thrive in Nigeria.

Lastest Internet Scams News

Ways to Avoid Online Scams and Make Money Online

Avoid the Phishing Net

Lastest Internet Scams News

Lastest Internet Scams News

The top online military scams

Lastest Internet Scams News

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

INTERNET SCAM SUPER HACKER

7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season

Make Money Online Scams: Do Not Be Fooled!

Lastest Online Scams News

Get Gephardt; Don’t let the Internet-Scamming-Grinch Steal your Christmas

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