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Australian ‘pyramid’ scheme coming to NZ

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 26th, 2010%

Australian ‘pyramid’ scheme coming to NZ
Auckland community groups are worried an alleged Australian pyramid scheme will hit vulnerable families here. read more

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Mitchell County tables action on ATV use on roads

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 4th, 2010%

Mitchell County tables action on ATV use on roads
OSAGE — The issue of allowing all-terrain vehicles on county roads has been tabled by the Mitchell County Board of Supervisors.

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Supporters mark anniversary of same-sex marriage ruling

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 3rd, 2010%

Supporters mark anniversary of same-sex marriage ruling
DES MOINES — Supporters marked the one-year anniversary of a court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in Iowa outside the State Capitol Monday.

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Relay for Life fundraiser scheduled

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 2nd, 2010%

Relay for Life fundraiser scheduled
PLYMOUTH — A live concert of guitar and vocal music is planned Saturday, April 17, at Jake’s Place in Plymouth to help raise funds for the Relay for Life events in Cerro Gordo and Worth counties.

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Ridding streets of sand is lengthy process

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 1st, 2010%

Ridding streets of sand is lengthy process
MASON CITY — Now that the snow and ice have melted, sand is being swept from city streets.

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Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 27th, 2010%

Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge
MASON CITY — A Mason City man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine has pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

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UNI tops UNLV in NCAA Tournament

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 21st, 2010%

UNI tops UNLV in NCAA Tournament
OKLAHOMA CITY — It was unsightly at times. It was downright ugly at others. It was physical throughout.

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Cupola Inn voted best for rest, relaxation

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 20th, 2010%

Cupola Inn voted best for rest, relaxation
NORA SPRINGS — The Cupola Inn Bed and Breakfast near Nora Springs was named “Best for Rest and Relaxation” during the spring conference of the Iowa Bed and Breakfast Guild at Honey Creek Resort in Moravia.

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Dalen files for county attorney

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 18th, 2010%

Dalen files for county attorney
MASON CITY — Carlyle Dalen, a Cerro Gordo County prosecutor, filed papers Monday to run for county attorney.

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‘Green Week’ events set at Waldorf College

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 15th, 2010%

‘Green Week’ events set at Waldorf College
FOREST CITY — The Rev. Dr. Jim Martin-Schramm, religion professor at Luther College, will present, “Sustainability, Higher Education and Climate Change,” at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 15, in the Atrium at Waldorf College.

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Portable heater probable cause of Mason City house fire

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 12th, 2010%

Portable heater probable cause of Mason City house fire
MASON CITY — A portable heater is the probable cause of a Wednesday morning house fire in the 800 block of Fourth Street Southeast.

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Ten former Agriprocessors workers to be deported

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 11th, 2010%

Ten former Agriprocessors workers to be deported
POSTVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Ten undocumented aliens who were arrested and charged in the May 2008 raid at the former Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse in Postville have learned that they will be deported by March 31.

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Golden Bears ready for state tournament

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 10th, 2010%

Golden Bears ready for state tournament
DES MOINES — The Bishop Garrigan boys basketball team entered the postseason with a two-game losing streak.

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Semi strikes railroad bridge

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2010%

Semi strikes railroad bridge
MASON CITY — A semitrailer sustained substantial damage when it got stuck beneath a railroad trestle bridge north of Mason City Friday morning.

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Culver gives spring flooding alert in Mason City stop

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 7th, 2010%

Culver gives spring flooding alert in Mason City stop
MASON CITY — Gov. Chet Culver presented Mason City officials with an I-JOBs check Thursday but used the occasion to also warn citizens about possible spring flooding.

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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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