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Q&A: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 6th, 2011%

Question by Mr. Addams ™²: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?
I’ve been asked several times to quit my job to work for a “pyramid scheme” or “get rich quick” program. They always start with, “we’re looking for someone like you……”

It really angers me, because to me, it’s like they are thinking “hey, . . . → Read More: Q&A: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?

Victims losing a fortune to convincing con artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 30th, 2011%

Victims across Northern Ireland are losing thousands of pounds in mass marketing scams being run by ruthless crime gangs. Related Stories Ancient law on Belfast markets may change MLA fury demoted civil servant still on full pay Boy accused of burglaries has Xbox seized Police union: 500 officers may quit over pensions shake-up Pub laws pour . . . → Read More: Victims losing a fortune to convincing con artists

Don’t become a victim of these scam artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 29th, 2011%

Don’t become a victim of these scam artists
I’m writing to commend the senior woman who reported being scammed of $ 4,000 by the so-called gandmother phone fraud. And, congratulations to the person who was nearly scammed out of $ 3,000, but discussed it with a family member before sending the money.
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How to Find Real Art for Home Decor: Artists Look to the Internet as the Next Big Thing for Art Sales

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 19th, 2011%

by uniondocs

How to Find Real Art for Home Decor: Artists Look to the Internet as the Next Big Thing for Art Sales

CHICAGO, IL A growing trend among independent artists is evident in the number of artists who are selling paintings, sculpture and fine art photos on the internet.

Chicago based DiscoveredArtists.com, an internet marketplace for buying . . . → Read More: How to Find Real Art for Home Decor: Artists Look to the Internet as the Next Big Thing for Art Sales

The Con Artist’s Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 12th, 2011%

Best con I’ve ever seen. Very convincing
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Branding art and artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 9th, 2011%

by Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake

Branding art and artists

Report: Branding art and artists

Art is not just an expression of creativity anymore. It is now in the big league, with corporate practices and standards being adopted to make art and artists sell. From creating interest in the artist’s life, to whipping up a hoopla about . . . → Read More: Branding art and artists

Indian Art and Entertainment – Indian Art and Artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 14th, 2010%

by Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake

Indian Art and Entertainment – Indian Art and Artists

Indian Art and Entertainment

LET THERE BE NO UNSUNG HERO.

WHETHER RURAL OR URBAN. LETâS GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO CREATEÂ AN INDUSTRY.

LETâS FIGHT THE NUASANCE. LETâS UNITE AGAINST THE PARASITESÂ EXPLOITING ART TALENT.

Why allow . . . → Read More: Indian Art and Entertainment – Indian Art and Artists

ISLAM – THE CON ARTISTS

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 2nd, 2010%

DR. JOHN HENRIK CLARKE SPEAKS ON THE DISINFORMATION OF AFRICAN HISTORY … AFRICA BEFORE SLAVERY – THE EMPIRES OF GHANA and MALI “DVD” www.watchitall.tv
Video Rating: 4 . . . → Read More: ISLAM – THE CON ARTISTS

Jettisode #2 – Watchmen, Arrogant Artists and Avoiding Acting School Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2010%

ShortFilmTexas.com In this 2nd Jettisode, Austin Actor Director Jett Garner gives us his opinion on the much-hyped blockbuster film “Watchmen,” he discusses a recent interview with a “name” Texas film director who displays a very self righteous attitude regarding his latest film production (takes more than 1 person to make a movie people!), and lastly Jett . . . → Read More: Jettisode #2 – Watchmen, Arrogant Artists and Avoiding Acting School Scams

Beware of con artists, warn police

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 11th, 2010%

Beware of con artists, warn police
Police report rise in scams

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Dubizzle battles rising tide of scam artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 11th, 2010%

Dubizzle battles rising tide of scam artists
DUBAI — The advice Andrew Miller usually gives to internet users is that if an offer seems too good to be true, it usually is. The US-born marketing manager for Dubizzle and his colleagues have introduced a raft of new measures to sift out scams posted to the classified website.

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Con artists prey on foreign backpackers

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 6th, 2010%

Con artists prey on foreign backpackers
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Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 3rd, 2010%

Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists
Telemarketing and lottery operations are known scams for seniors. * An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the Seniors Vs. Crime project started under Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. The program started under former Attorney General Bob Butterworth.

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Identity theft: how to beat the con artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 18th, 2010%

Identity theft: how to beat the con artists
More and more people are falling victim, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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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

Q&A: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?

Victims losing a fortune to convincing con artists

Don’t become a victim of these scam artists

How to Find Real Art for Home Decor: Artists Look to the Internet as the Next Big Thing for Art Sales

The Con Artist’s Fraud

Branding art and artists

Indian Art and Entertainment – Indian Art and Artists

ISLAM – THE CON ARTISTS

Jettisode #2 – Watchmen, Arrogant Artists and Avoiding Acting School Scams

Beware of con artists, warn police

Dubizzle battles rising tide of scam artists

Con artists prey on foreign backpackers

Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists

Identity theft: how to beat the con artists

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