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Chargebacks are Inevitable, But is Credit Card Fraud Avoidable?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 27th, 2011%

by rikkis_refuge

Chargebacks are Inevitable, But is Credit Card Fraud Avoidable?

Yes credit card fraud can be detected and prevented, it is estimated that online merchant stores are 12 times more susceptible to card fraud, than the brick-and-mortar stores off-line, and to offset the revenue loss on account of card fraud and chargeback’s, the online merchants are . . . → Read More: Chargebacks are Inevitable, But is Credit Card Fraud Avoidable?

Q&A: How can I pay off a huge sum of credit card debt without ruining my future??

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 26th, 2011%

by skylerf85

Question by allielivez: How can I pay off a huge sum of credit card debt without ruining my future??
I am a 20-yr old student, halfway through college. When I began college, I recieved all of those “college” credit card offers mailed to my house. I made the mistake of not cutting up the cards . . . → Read More: Q&A: How can I pay off a huge sum of credit card debt without ruining my future??

People getting caught with Credit Card Fraud question..?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 20th, 2011%

by photonburst

Question by Spike: People getting caught with Credit Card Fraud question..?
If someone were to steal someone credit card (physically) and they use it somewhere and they get a Error #0003 which means “The account used for the transaction is a confirmed fraud account with a credit rating set to fraud.”

How would the person . . . → Read More: People getting caught with Credit Card Fraud question..?

Credit Card Fraud Informations

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 18th, 2011%

Credit Card Fraud Informations

This point in time, credit card fraud is very common. Victims of bank card fraud often expertise a variety of hassle and stress. You probably have a bank card, it’s greatest to all the time concentrate on the safety features that is included with the card. In case you are looking to get . . . → Read More: Credit Card Fraud Informations

RE: Credit Card/Debit Card Charges that I am Disputing?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 14th, 2011%

Question by FACEBOOK: RE: Credit Card/Debit Card Charges that I am Disputing?
I have charges on my Debit Card that I feel are NOT mine & thus I am wanting to DISPUTE-FIGHT them. However, My concern is that I do NOT want to somehow get in trouble with some kind of “Credit Card/Debit Card Fraud”, If you . . . → Read More: RE: Credit Card/Debit Card Charges that I am Disputing?

What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2011%

Question by PhilDog: What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.
I found a charge for $ 29.99 on my VISA card bill. I did get a phone number with them about a year ago, But was waiting for it to expire so . . . → Read More: What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.

I found someone’s credit card. How should I contact him?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 20th, 2011%

Question by 苗語: I found someone’s credit card. How should I contact him?
It’s a Visa card. I’m only 17 and I have a lot of things I want in life, but I’m not the type to go through by stealing. I remember my Math teacher last year told me about Visa, and how they can contact . . . → Read More: I found someone’s credit card. How should I contact him?

clerk examined my credit card and denied me purchase cause it was a “fraud”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2011%

Question by LettersRfun1: clerk examined my credit card and denied me purchase cause it was a “fraud”?
I was at the store and was purchasing a pack of gum, I handed the clerk my credit card to pay for it and she examined it, looked it all over, showed it to all the employees, then demanded ID . . . → Read More: clerk examined my credit card and denied me purchase cause it was a “fraud”?

Protect Yourself from Credit Card fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 16th, 2011%

by My Alternative Photos

Protect Yourself from Credit Card fraud

In 2008, R420-million worth of credit card fraud was committed in South Africa. That is R35-million per month squandered by clever criminals who have entire syndicates dedicated to making money illegally. Donât fool yourself into thinking these syndicates are unintelligent â they are trained and dedicated thieves. . . . → Read More: Protect Yourself from Credit Card fraud

My visa pre-paid credit card was “marked as Potential Fraud”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 10th, 2011%

by Thomas Hawk

Question by Paige Pawlish: My visa pre-paid credit card was “marked as Potential Fraud”?
I just bought something online from a store using the card, it said the order was made. I just went to go check the remaining balance on the card. I typed in the card #, the last 4 digits of . . . → Read More: My visa pre-paid credit card was “marked as Potential Fraud”?

Q&A: If I provide a credit card number only “to prevent fraud” and am charged anyway, what happens? (see details)?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 9th, 2011%

Question by StephenWeinstein: If I provide a credit card number only “to prevent fraud” and am charged anyway, what happens? (see details)?
Marketsplash (http://www.marketsplash.com/res/business-cards-search.html?eprcd=MS11100FreeCards ) advertises “Get 100 Free Business Cards – 100% Free
“There are no processing or shipping fees. You’ll receive 100 full color, professionally printed business cards delivered to your door in 7 business days . . . → Read More: Q&A: If I provide a credit card number only “to prevent fraud” and am charged anyway, what happens? (see details)?

Q&A: is this fraud”credit card”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 7th, 2011%

by rikkis_refuge

Question by lilfatsister: is this fraud”credit card”?
was taking care of termanaly ill brother He had excellent credit,had a visa,added me as autharised user got me a card with MY name on it.after he passed away,continued to use card, pay it off every month ,bill came in his name ,used my checks and return address . . . → Read More: Q&A: is this fraud”credit card”?

Reporting Credit Card Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 2nd, 2011%

Question by john: Reporting Credit Card Scams?
So lately I have been getting a phone call from the same woman asking different questions to get my credit card information…
Its getting really annoying and I usually say something to get her to hang up but a month or two later she calls back pretending to be some other . . . → Read More: Reporting Credit Card Scams?

How To Make Sure You Don’t Fall For A Credit Card Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 1st, 2011%

by brianbehrend

How To Make Sure You Don’t Fall For A Credit Card Scam

Credit card fraudsters are having to up their game and are becoming ever more ingenious with the scams they try to pull off. As a UK credit cardholder you need to staying on your toes and ahead of the game. You . . . → Read More: How To Make Sure You Don’t Fall For A Credit Card Scam

RMR: Rick’s Rant – Credit Card Rates

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 31st, 2011%

Ricks Rant for January . . . → Read More: RMR: Rick’s Rant – Credit Card Rates

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

Chargebacks are Inevitable, But is Credit Card Fraud Avoidable?

Q&A: How can I pay off a huge sum of credit card debt without ruining my future??

People getting caught with Credit Card Fraud question..?

Credit Card Fraud Informations

RE: Credit Card/Debit Card Charges that I am Disputing?

What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.

I found someone’s credit card. How should I contact him?

clerk examined my credit card and denied me purchase cause it was a “fraud”?

Protect Yourself from Credit Card fraud

My visa pre-paid credit card was “marked as Potential Fraud”?

Q&A: If I provide a credit card number only “to prevent fraud” and am charged anyway, what happens? (see details)?

Q&A: is this fraud”credit card”?

Reporting Credit Card Scams?

How To Make Sure You Don’t Fall For A Credit Card Scam

RMR: Rick’s Rant – Credit Card Rates

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