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AVG’s challenge: Getting people to protect themselves (Q&A)

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 11th, 2010%

AVG’s challenge: Getting people to protect themselves (Q&A)
AVG CEO J.R. Smith talks to CNET about the current malware landscape, how AVG is responding to it, and the challenge in getting the average person to keep themselves protected against the latest threats.

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FBI: Scammers targetting Craigslist in Bay area

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 10th, 2010%

FBI: Scammers targetting Craigslist in Bay area
The FBI is warning Craigslist users about scammers scouring the site. Learn from one Bay area woman who almost got taken for $3,000.

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Mauldin Woman Says She’s a Victim of a Wire-Transfer Scam Again!

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 9th, 2010%

Mauldin Woman Says She’s a Victim of a Wire-Transfer Scam Again!
7 On Your Side got emails from people told to wire her money after they saw our first story.

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Philippine PI Private Detectives See Rise in Online Dating Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 7th, 2010%

Philippine PI Private Detectives See Rise in Online Dating Scams
JACKSONVILLE, FL–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) – Philippine PIT, a professional private investigation company based in the U.S. specializing in Philippines background checks and investigation services, announced today a sharp rise in the reported number of internet dating scams affecting clients from the U.S., Canada, Europe and . . . → Read More: Philippine PI Private Detectives See Rise in Online Dating Scams

Easy money schemes still lure many

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 6th, 2010%

Easy money schemes still lure many
There is something about the desire to get easy money – whether it’s millions of dollars or just a few thousand – that some people can’t resist.

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Almost half of cybercrimes in Philippines go unresolved -report

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 3rd, 2010%

Almost half of cybercrimes in Philippines go unresolved -report
According to a recent survey by Symantec Philippines, more than one out of every six cybercrimes are unresolved and most victims believe that no resolution is forthcoming.

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Crammers find ways to scam charges through phone bills

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 28th, 2010%

Crammers find ways to scam charges through phone bills
Illinois is becoming a less hospitable place for companies inthe business of placing unauthorized, misleading or deceptivecharges on consumers’ telephone bills.

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Naming And Shaming Sneaky Web Design Tricks Of Facebook, Yahoo And Others

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 26th, 2010%

Naming And Shaming Sneaky Web Design Tricks Of Facebook, Yahoo And Others
When we know what to call tricky user design, we’re less likely to fall prey to them.

SCMPD Detectives See Increase in Counterfeit Money Order Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 25th, 2010%

SCMPD Detectives See Increase in Counterfeit Money Order Scams
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives say there’s been an increase in counterfeit money orders and they want to make sure you don’t get scammed.

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Students targeted by internet fraudsters

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 24th, 2010%

Students targeted by internet fraudsters
Students are increasing being targeted by fraudsters attempting to trick them into revealing their bank account details.

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Fake Web ads to reveal fraud alert

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 22nd, 2010%

Fake Web ads to reveal fraud alert
The Indiana Securities Division is rolling out a series of online advertisements for fictional companies to educate investors about Internet fraud.

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AVG Technologies Appoints Clent Richardson Chief Operating Officer

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 17th, 2010%

AVG Technologies Appoints Clent Richardson Chief Operating Officer
AMSTERDAM—-AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software, announced today that Clent Richardson has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer reporting to the CEO.

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Separating Internet fact from fiction

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 16th, 2010%

Separating Internet fact from fiction
NORMAN — I am honored once again to teach a computer class at the Norman Public Library. For one evening only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, we will dive headfirst into the dark underworld of computer and Internet security. It’s always a fun journey.

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Beware of ‘credit repair’ scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 15th, 2010%

Beware of ‘credit repair’ scams
Recession-hammered homeowners’ credit scores are on the decline across the country, say scoring-industry experts, and that makes more consumers vulnerable to scams that purport to erase delinquencies, judgments, foreclosures and other problems from files at the three national credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

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PUD warns of telemarketing

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 11th, 2010%

PUD warns of telemarketing
Scams in area

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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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