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Police Warned Of Lotto Scam Before $182M Jackpot

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 1st, 2011%

Just days before someone hit a multimillion-dollar jackpot, police warned of a lottery scam.
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How do I stop SPAM “before” it gets into Bulk Mail?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 15th, 2011%

Question by grannygoose: How do I stop SPAM “before” it gets into Bulk Mail?
Without turning on headers it is impossible to see who sent SPAM in Bulk Mail. Want to just stop getting spam even in bulk. Get between 25 to 50 bulk mail everyday and then have to wait until Yahoo gets around to . . . → Read More: How do I stop SPAM “before” it gets into Bulk Mail?

PROPERLY Clean E-Cigarette Atomizer – Before and After Photos

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 30th, 2010%

Don’t use anything sharp to clean the atomizer. Here’s how to “Pressure Wash” away the crust formed from Step Two, Hydrogen Peroxide soak. living-smoke-free.blogspot.com This electronic cigarette system is absolutely incredible and can be cleaned up easily. This was accomplished with the PureSmoke electronic cigarette brand. Use Promo Code Pure10VIP and receive a 10% . . . → Read More: PROPERLY Clean E-Cigarette Atomizer – Before and After Photos

Enroll in Medicare before time’s up

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2010%

Enroll in Medicare before time’s up
What residents need to know before the open period comes to an end
Read more on Stuttgart Daily Leader

Preying on Seniors | Seniors increasingly face physical abuse, financial crimes
Investigations of such cases have nearly doubled in the past five years — jumping from about 5,200 in 2005 to nearly 10,000 last year . . . → Read More: Enroll in Medicare before time’s up

In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 22nd, 2010%

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Question by hollyrub: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?
A relative may of committed credit card fraud and I was wondering if the bank would ask that the debt be paid, or drop the issue at a certain dollar amount, or have law . . . → Read More: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

Debit Cards: Think Before You Swipe

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 29th, 2010%

Debit Cards: Think Before You Swipe
Despite what banks’ pitches say, nearly every debit card comes with restrictions in cases of theft. In some cases, your exposure could be unlimited.

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What You Should Know Before Buying Web Hosting

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 24th, 2010%

live.besttechie.net – The web hosting market is over saturated and full of utterly horrible web hosts looking to rip you off with their horrendous services. I have compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you select the best host for you (and to keep you from being taken . . . → Read More: What You Should Know Before Buying Web Hosting

Before handing over money to help with the oil spill, do some quick homework

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 9th, 2010%

Before handing over money to help with the oil spill, do some quick homework
In an age in which the government watches for scams on a regular basis, folks should know they can’t just create a website and start asking people for money.We have rules.

Read more on St. . . . → Read More: Before handing over money to help with the oil spill, do some quick homework

Take smart steps before filing for bankruptcy

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 8th, 2010%

Take smart steps before filing for bankruptcy
If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, here are some things to consider.

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A Work At Home Scam That Has Thousands Quitting Before They Start

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 25th, 2010%

All over the internet there are work at home scams reeling in innocent people who are new to the Web. One of my favorite lines is “you can begin making money from home immediately.” I certainly do not want to take away anything from the internet, because there are more opportunities than you would . . . → Read More: A Work At Home Scam That Has Thousands Quitting Before They Start

Suspect likely visited Auschwitz site before theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 7th, 2010%

Suspect likely visited Auschwitz site before theft
A Swedish citizen suspected of ordering the theft of the “Arbeit Macht Frei” sign from the Auschwitz memorial cased the site before the theft along with Poles who carried out the crime, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

Read more on AP via . . . → Read More: Suspect likely visited Auschwitz site before theft

What you Should Know Before Subscribing to an Identity Theft Protection Company

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 31st, 2009%

Are you thinking of subscribing to an Identity Theft Protection company? Given the growing crime rate of identity theft, it is definitely wise to take this particular action in protecting yourself from identity theft. Here’s what you should know before subscribing to an Identity Theft Protection company.

An Identity Theft Protection company usually offers the . . . → Read More: What you Should Know Before Subscribing to an Identity Theft Protection Company

Rothstein firm paid huge sums before collapse | Rothstein toilet paper?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 25th, 2009%

Rothstein firm paid huge sums before collapse | Rothstein toilet paper?
Lawyers’ partnership sent $432 million out in its last three months A team of accountants sifting through the wreckage of disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein’s law firm is providing a fractured window into the financial juggling of the man suspected of one of South Florida’s largest swindles.

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Rothstein firm paid huge sums before collapse

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 25th, 2009%

Rothstein firm paid huge sums before collapse
Lawyers’ partnership sent $432 million out in its last three months A team of accountants sifting through the wreckage of disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein’s law firm is providing a fractured window into the financial juggling of the man suspected of one of South Florida’s largest swindles.

Read more . . . → Read More: Rothstein firm paid huge sums before collapse

What to Know Before You Ask a Medical Question Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 3rd, 2009%

The World Wide Web is considered to be a massive library, rich with both old and new information. What’s more, because it’s also very easy for you to communicate with countless people all over the world, sometimes all you need is to ask a question to get an exact reply immediately. However, there are also a . . . → Read More: What to Know Before You Ask a Medical Question Online

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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