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Of cheats and fakes

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 2nd, 2010%

Of cheats and fakes
MY editor insists that titles have to respect the sensitivities of the general public; I really wanted to call this column ‘Of Thieves and Robbers.’ And if there’s a worse word I’d like to use that, too.

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Warren County Sheriff’s Office Getting Calls About Phone Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 1st, 2010%

Warren County Sheriff’s Office Getting Calls About Phone Scam
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is getting several reports from citizens talking about telephone scams.

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Tips on Charitable Giving and Avoiding Travel Scams from WorldNomads.com

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 27th, 2010%

Tips on Charitable Giving and Avoiding Travel Scams from WorldNomads.com
LITTLETON, Colo. , Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ — WorldNomads.com offers suggestions on how compassionate and generous individuals can avoid being scammed by those taking advantage of the tragedies of others, such as the recent devastation in Haiti . “Fortunately, in times of such unimaginable disaster there are generous . . . → Read More: Tips on Charitable Giving and Avoiding Travel Scams from WorldNomads.com

Deputies: Pasco woman falls for scam, hand-delivers cash

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 25th, 2010%

Deputies: Pasco woman falls for scam, hand-delivers cash
Pasco sheriff’s detectives are investigating a scam that likely preys on elderly people and is a byproduct of the economy, sheriff’s office spokesman Kevin Doll said.

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The Best Credit Cards Protect You From Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 24th, 2010%

It seems every day there is talk about a new credit card scam that is hitting consumers in the pocketbook. Sometimes it’s a phone call or letter they respond to where someone is able to get their financial information and use it. Other times someone has swiped their credit card number after they made a purchase . . . → Read More: The Best Credit Cards Protect You From Scams

Mobile Tv Pro – Mobiletvpro Review – Real Or Scam?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2010%

Mobile Tv Pro is one of the few live contented service which you can use to watch tv on your mobile. Unlike other mobile tv software, mobile tv pro is the only unique product of its kind, this is because of its ability to provide you with high quality tv shows. The unique thing about mobile . . . → Read More: Mobile Tv Pro – Mobiletvpro Review – Real Or Scam?

Scam alert: Beware of fake Census takers

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 22nd, 2010%

Scam alert: Beware of fake Census takers
With the 2010 U.S. Census starting up, Fond du Lac residents should watch out for scams.

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VirnetX Announces Patented Technology Solutions to Internet Fundraising Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 21st, 2010%

VirnetX Announces Patented Technology Solutions to Internet Fundraising Scams
VirnetX Holding Corporation , www.virnetx.com, a California-based secure real-time communications technology company, announced today that its patented technology portfolio, derived from a Central Intelligence Agency security project, could be used to help stop Internet Â fundraising scams associated with disasters like the recent earthquake in Haiti or Hurricane . . . → Read More: VirnetX Announces Patented Technology Solutions to Internet Fundraising Scams

Don’t be Victim of Escrow Scams: How to Lose $630,000 in a Hurry

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 20th, 2010%

The con artist’s credo: The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing; if you can fake that, you’ve got it made This is closely adhered to in escrow scams. It makes the perfect vehicle.

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FBI Warns About Haiti Relief Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 18th, 2010%

FBI Warns About Haiti Relief Scams
Coloradans have been quick to give when it comes to helping fund relief efforts in Haiti and there are now warnings to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of people’s generosity.

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Haiti Relief: Scams to avoid and the safe way to give

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 17th, 2010%

Haiti Relief: Scams to avoid and the safe way to give
You see heart-breaking images of the damage and destruction in Haiti and you want to help. But, according to the FBI, scammers are already set up and ready to prey on your sympathy. Here’s a look at some the scams to watch out for.

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FBI Warns Of Haiti-Related Internet Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2010%

FBI Warns Of Haiti-Related Internet Scams
In light of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti earlier this week, the FBI warned Internet users of scams using the earthquake to gain sympathy.

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Local Officials Warn Against Haiti Disaster Relief Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2010%

Local Officials Warn Against Haiti Disaster Relief Scams
Your local division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation & Attorney General Richard Cordray say well-meaning Ohioans should beware of scams playing off the earthquake in Haiti.

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How to Avoid Haiti Quake Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 14th, 2010%

How to Avoid Haiti Quake Scams
In the next few days you’ll probably encounter numerous e-mails, Facebook groups, and tweets with links to sites requesting donations to help the quake victims. How can you separate the valid charities from the frauds? Here are ten tips to ensure your donations go to the right place.

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Beware of foreclosure rescue scams/schemes

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 13th, 2010%

Beware of foreclosure rescue scams/schemes
Scam-artists are trying to cheat Iowans who are caught up in the nationwide foreclosure crisis. Mortgage foreclosure “rescue” schemes ask you to pay hundreds of dollars up-front for so-called assistance or “rescue” from foreclosure – but they just take your money and do little or nothing to help. The scam puts you . . . → Read More: Beware of foreclosure rescue scams/schemes

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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