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Crashed cars “molded into one unit,” eyewitness says

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 27th, 2010%

Crashed cars “molded into one unit,” eyewitness says
MASON CITY — Ben Percy of Sheffield says there are about 15 vehicles “molded into one unit,” in the crash one mile south of the Avenue of the Saints on U.S. 65.

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Quiet and calming; now that’s ice fishing (Richard Johnson column)

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 26th, 2010%

Quiet and calming; now that’s ice fishing (Richard Johnson column)
VENTURA – Dan Murphy got tired of hunting deer in freezing weather.

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What Makes a Business Internet Money Online Opportunity Legitimate versus a Pipe Dream Scheme?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 25th, 2010%

Affiliate Marketing is an online marketing technique to provide real work at home jobs. It has been associated with many different names; Bum Marketing; Article Marketing; Internet Marketing, Online Marketing and if you are new to the world of the internet, you need to identify the difference between what differentiates a scheme to take your money . . . → Read More: What Makes a Business Internet Money Online Opportunity Legitimate versus a Pipe Dream Scheme?

Newman girls stop Osage, 53-43

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2010%

Newman girls stop Osage, 53-43
MASON CITY — The fourth-rated (1A) Newman Catholic girls basketball team was at a crossroads for Friday’s North Iowa Conference game against Osage.

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Iowa Democrats push for expanded military benefits

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 22nd, 2010%

Iowa Democrats push for expanded military benefits
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two Democratic lawmakers want to expand benefits for families of military members who face deployment.

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Direct Selling Association Reaffirms Membership in Good Standing of Medifast, Inc./Take Shape for Life and the Company …

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 21st, 2010%

Direct Selling Association Reaffirms Membership in Good Standing of Medifast, Inc./Take Shape for Life and the Company …
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Medifast, Inc.

Why Do Pyramid Selling Schemes Earn Their Promoters Cash?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 20th, 2010%

In the same way that the newspapers are full of stories about new Ponzi frauds, new advance fee frauds and every other kind of fraud there is, we keep hearing about how people keep falling for Pyramid Selling programs. In 1996 and 1997 the foundations of a country’s economy was rocked by one Pyramid scheme. When . . . → Read More: Why Do Pyramid Selling Schemes Earn Their Promoters Cash?

Community Rules

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 19th, 2010%

Community Rules
The following Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site, including, but not limited to, all text, photographs, audio files and video files.

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Ponzi Schemes

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 18th, 2010%

People make money and people lose money with cycling programs. People also make or lose money with network marketing and any other kind of legitimate business under the sun! While Ponzi schemes are illegal, some people make money with them, too, while many more lose money..

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Culver backs efforts to curb distracted driving

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2010%

Culver backs efforts to curb distracted driving
JOHNSTON — Gov. Chet Culver today said he would support legislative efforts to discourage distracted driving, such as curbing text-messaging while operating a moving vehicle.

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Ponzi Schemes

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2010%

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The Mystery of the MLM Pyramid Explained

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 14th, 2010%

With all the negative backlash that MLM pyramid companies have been given over the last twenty years we went out to find contrasting views to give everyone something else to think about when looking into an MLM company. It is said that negative in the workplace is like cancer and can spread throughout an office . . . → Read More: The Mystery of the MLM Pyramid Explained

Gay marriage focus at Iowa Legislature

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 13th, 2010%

Gay marriage focus at Iowa Legislature
DES MOINES — Several hundred people joined the outdoor rally organized by LUV — Let Us Vote — to call for a constitutional amendment defining marriage in Iowa.

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MLM’s, Affiliate’s, Pyramid’s… Oh My!

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 12th, 2010%

In this article I want to give the readers a quick breakdown in the differences between an MLM, an Affiliate Program, and a Pyramid Scheme.

To put it simply, and Affiliate Program is basically a way for you to make money by referring people to a website where they can buy some type of product or service. . . . → Read More: MLM’s, Affiliate’s, Pyramid’s… Oh My!

North Iowans among those taking sides on marriage amendment

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 10th, 2010%

North Iowans among those taking sides on marriage amendment
Proponents of same-sex marriage rights are preparing for a show of strength at a Des Moines rally today, while those opposing gay unions will kick off their own initiative on Tuesday at the State Capitol.

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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.

Ripoffs scams online internet scams

Crashed cars “molded into one unit,” eyewitness says

Quiet and calming; now that’s ice fishing (Richard Johnson column)

What Makes a Business Internet Money Online Opportunity Legitimate versus a Pipe Dream Scheme?

Newman girls stop Osage, 53-43

Iowa Democrats push for expanded military benefits

Direct Selling Association Reaffirms Membership in Good Standing of Medifast, Inc./Take Shape for Life and the Company …

Why Do Pyramid Selling Schemes Earn Their Promoters Cash?

Community Rules

Ponzi Schemes

Culver backs efforts to curb distracted driving

Ponzi Schemes

The Mystery of the MLM Pyramid Explained

Gay marriage focus at Iowa Legislature

MLM’s, Affiliate’s, Pyramid’s… Oh My!

North Iowans among those taking sides on marriage amendment

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