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Does anyone know of any other videos such as “The Great Global Warming Swindle”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 22nd, 2011%

by mdverde

Question by kittyrat234b: Does anyone know of any other videos such as “The Great Global Warming Swindle”?
I really had my eyes opened by it and would like to hear more about the counterarguments. Can anyone suggest some other resources / videos?

This is the video I am referring to produced by Channel 4 in . . . → Read More: Does anyone know of any other videos such as “The Great Global Warming Swindle”?

Q&A: Can anyone give me a website of a money scam? read detail?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 20th, 2011%

by go thunk yourself

Question by chapped lips: Can anyone give me a website of a money scam? read detail?
on tv news etc, i always hear about money scams on the internet, yet i have never come across one. sure i have come accross sites such as “nigerian money scam” etc, but
do u have a . . . → Read More: Q&A: Can anyone give me a website of a money scam? read detail?

has anyone actually signed up for one of those “get paid for taking online surveys”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 13th, 2011%

Question by matt t: has anyone actually signed up for one of those “get paid for taking online surveys”?
do they really pay you or is it just all speculation that these things are “scams”? cause everyone is quick to say you are only signing up so they can bombard your e-mail but i have’nt seen any . . . → Read More: has anyone actually signed up for one of those “get paid for taking online surveys”?

Anyone getting emails asking to split “unclaimed” money, I can’t keep up with the emails?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 17th, 2011%

Question by noditz57: Anyone getting emails asking to split “unclaimed” money, I can’t keep up with the emails?
I just wonder how many people these people are trying to ‘SCAM”? I ASSUME THEY’RE ARE LOOKING FOR BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS AND PERSONAL INFORMATION. WHO ARE THEY AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE?THAT’S THE SCARY QUESTION! I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN . . . → Read More: Anyone getting emails asking to split “unclaimed” money, I can’t keep up with the emails?

Ideas about scams anyone?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 13th, 2011%

Question by Tommy: Ideas about scams anyone?
There are some spam messages that are outright scams and requests for money or money transfer work. Also a lot of people representing themselves as banks, credit unions and internet money and credit transfer companies.

We can click “spam” for e-mail: Why not a click for “scam” that will . . . → Read More: Ideas about scams anyone?

Is there anyone out there who actually makes their living online?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 5th, 2011%

Question by Ben N: Is there anyone out there who actually makes their living online?
I am a college student and am planning on getting married in the not to distant future. So, I am trying to find a way to start earning some extra money to start being able to save as much money as . . . → Read More: Is there anyone out there who actually makes their living online?

Has anyone received an email from “Chuyin Chi” ?

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 13th, 2011%

Question by bigalsr: Has anyone received an email from “Chuyin Chi” ?
For the past few days I have been getting emails from one “Chuyin Chi” asking me to partner with him in a transfer of a large sum of money from the estate of the now deceased Mrs. Wang. He claims to be a lawyer . . . → Read More: Has anyone received an email from “Chuyin Chi” ?

dvdcollections.tv- Does anyone know anything about them…phone number, address..anything???

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 15th, 2011%

by Thomas Hawk

Question by tiffanys: dvdcollections.tv- Does anyone know anything about them…phone number, address..anything???
I ordered a series of dvd’s at this online website on Oct 9th. They sent me an email giving the delivery date between Oct 23-26th. Here is it Nov 3rd and I have nothing. By the way, I did pay with credit . . . → Read More: dvdcollections.tv- Does anyone know anything about them…phone number, address..anything???

Has anyone seen “The Great Global Warming Swindle”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 12th, 2011%

Question by mano w: Has anyone seen “The Great Global Warming Swindle”?
If you are on the Global Warming bandwagon, I hope you don’t eat meat. Unless you are a hypocrite.

In its recent report “Livestock’s Long Shadow—Environmental Issues and Options,” the United Nations determined that raising animals for food generates more greenhouse gases than all the . . . → Read More: Has anyone seen “The Great Global Warming Swindle”?

The $4M Ripoff: Is Anyone Paying Attention?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 6th, 2011%

When financial elder abuse happens, there are signs anyone can see that can warn us. If we are awar
ripoff – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: The $4M Ripoff: Is Anyone Paying Attention?

Has anyone else noticed an increase in “Nigeria scam” type emails? Do you know anyone ever falling for it?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 3rd, 2011%

Question by Isabella: Has anyone else noticed an increase in “Nigeria scam” type emails? Do you know anyone ever falling for it?
Sometimes they land in my bulk folder, sometimes in regular folder, but I have been receiving an increased number of these through my AT&T and Hotmail emails. I usually check my bulk folder because . . . → Read More: Has anyone else noticed an increase in “Nigeria scam” type emails? Do you know anyone ever falling for it?

Did anyone see “the great rock and roll swindle” at all?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 27th, 2011%

by mdverde

Question by Jenster*is*flipping*you*off: Did anyone see “the great rock and roll swindle” at all?
I was just wondering because, I’m very curious to see it. I’ve heard
that it’s just a whole movie of Malcom McClaren “patting himself on
the back” about him starting the whole punk revolution, which, BTW, is total bull sh!t. I have been . . . → Read More: Did anyone see “the great rock and roll swindle” at all?

Has anyone seen “Global Warming Swindle”, and what do you think of it?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 10th, 2011%

Question by Emporer’s exposure: Has anyone seen “Global Warming Swindle”, and what do you think of it?
How can an unproven theory such as manmade global warming be mandatory education in our schools. How can any unproven theory be taught as truth? You owe it to yourself to at least watch this documentary, and decide . . . → Read More: Has anyone seen “Global Warming Swindle”, and what do you think of it?

Has anyone every earned any money being an “Independent Refund Processor”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 6th, 2011%

by MikeBlogs

Question by blkmiss: Has anyone every earned any money being an “Independent Refund Processor”?
I received that phone call like many people on here. Of course you don’t automatically earn money by sending away for the packet. You must do the work of locating people then trusting them to fill out the appropriate . . . → Read More: Has anyone every earned any money being an “Independent Refund Processor”?

Has anyone tried out the “Jeff Paul’s Internet Business” product from TV? Is it a “scam” or does it work ???

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 2nd, 2011%

Question by Lord Sessho LO, I HATH ARISEN!: Has anyone tried out the “Jeff Paul’s Internet Business” product from TV? Is it a “scam” or does it work ???

Best answer:

Answer by Bryan KIts a scam to get you to buy more of his products. I thought they took him off the air

Add your own answer in . . . → Read More: Has anyone tried out the “Jeff Paul’s Internet Business” product from TV? Is it a “scam” or does it work ???

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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