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Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 26th, 2011%

by billzegarski

Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

In recent years online shopping has become part of everyday life and competes head on with more traditional ways of shopping for everything from groceries through to travel.

Despite the rise in online shopping there are often fears of personal information falling into the wrong hands . . . → Read More: Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

Do I have a case (credit cards)?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 29th, 2011%

Question by JoshCube: Do I have a case (credit cards)?
A while back, my Mom made me sign for two credit cards without knowing they were for credit cards. She just handed me two pieces of paper and I signed them (I was dumb and young.) After that, she ran up both credit cards to $ . . . → Read More: Do I have a case (credit cards)?

Confused about how Credit Cards Work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 20th, 2011%

by nosha

Question by Jacqueline Burford: Confused about how Credit Cards Work?
I’m about to be 20 in April and I want apply for a credit card. I’m a little naive to how they work. I was looking at the Wells Fargo Reward Card at Wachovia and it was all gibberish to me! This is what is . . . → Read More: Confused about how Credit Cards Work?

how can i eliminate the threat of “identity theft” when using credit cards on my computer?

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 16th, 2011%

by The Pageman

Question by The New King of Pop: how can i eliminate the threat of “identity theft” when using credit cards on my computer?
btw, i have the usuall AVG free ed, spybot and Malware Bytes

Best answer:

Answer by Jordanstop looking at porn, and don’t try and save some prince in nigeria

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Getting rid of all those Walmart gift cards swindles and dupery

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 16th, 2011%

by mdverde

Getting rid of all those Walmart gift cards swindles and dupery

Thus, for a relatively spontaneous and critical person, companies giving out free items have some type of end motive or trick to begin with. If it already calls for the distribution of cash or anything that is of higher value without cost and with . . . → Read More: Getting rid of all those Walmart gift cards swindles and dupery

Phishing Scams And Credit Cards

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 24th, 2011%

by Blogue Techno

Phishing Scams And Credit Cards

When it comes to new technology all have come with various drawbacks and credit cards have been no different. One of the specific drawbacks come in form of phishing. Phishing is done when a person uses a fake email or fake online shopping websites in order to gain information . . . → Read More: Phishing Scams And Credit Cards

Retailer Gets Hacked 4.2 Million Credit Cards Identity Theft Protection www.IDTheftSecurity.com

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 2nd, 2011%

Credit card data theft effecting 4.2 million credit card holders happened at a major grocer and what you can do to protect yourself. www.IDTheftSecurity.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Former Citibank Security Architect and Entrust CTO offer tips for securing the online . . . → Read More: Retailer Gets Hacked 4.2 Million Credit Cards Identity Theft Protection www.IDTheftSecurity.com

Debit cards a magnet for fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

Little White Lies

Image by Thomas Hawk
Gas stations now typically require you to enter in your zip code when purchasing gas. They do this because occasionally thieves try to use stolen credit cards at their pumps.

As a credit card holder you are not on the hook for charges on a stolen card. But the merchants . . . → Read More: Debit cards a magnet for fraud

BBB warns consumers to protect debit and credit cards

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 5th, 2010%

BBB warns consumers to protect debit and credit cards
ATM skimming – stealing the information from a debit or credit card’s magnetic strip – is a growing problem. According to Bankrate.com, ATM skimmers are close to reaping billion annually and Javelin Strategy & Research estimates that one in five people have become victims.
Read more on Chipley . . . → Read More: BBB warns consumers to protect debit and credit cards

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.

Read more on WallStreet Journal via . . . → Read More: Debit Cards: Think Before You Swipe

Over Rs.2 lakh withdrawn using cloned ATM cards

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 22nd, 2010%

Over Rs.2 lakh withdrawn using cloned ATM cards
The Chandigarh Police have received four complaints since Thursday regarding the fraudulent withdrawal of over Rs.2 lakh from ATMs located in various parts of this union territory.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Over Rs.2 lakh withdrawn using cloned ATM cards

Woman pleads guilty to urging child to steal gift cards

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 12th, 2010%

Woman pleads guilty to urging child to steal gift cards
A Lower Salford woman committed a “reprehensible” act when she urged a child to steal supermarket gift cards from a Souderton school that the child attended, prosecutors alleged.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Woman pleads guilty to urging child to steal gift cards

4 accused of scheme to steal patient info to get credit cards

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 31st, 2010%

4 accused of scheme to steal patient info to get credit cards
Four Broward County women are accused of being involved in a scheme to steal personal information from patients at medical clinics and use the data to open credit card accounts, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Read more . . . → Read More: 4 accused of scheme to steal patient info to get credit cards

MLB: Rookie Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 22nd, 2010%

MLB: Rookie Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5
VIERA, Fla. — Stephen Strasburg allowed two solo homers and struck out eight in four innings, and the Washington Nationals beat a St. Louis Cardinals split squad 13-5 on Friday night.

Read more on . . . → Read More: MLB: Rookie Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5

The Best Credit Cards Protect You From Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 24th, 2010%

It seems every day there is talk about a new credit card scam that is hitting consumers in the pocketbook. Sometimes it’s a phone call or letter they respond to where someone is able to get their financial information and use it. Other times someone has swiped their credit card number after they made a purchase . . . → Read More: The Best Credit Cards Protect You From Scams

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

Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

Do I have a case (credit cards)?

Confused about how Credit Cards Work?

how can i eliminate the threat of “identity theft” when using credit cards on my computer?

Getting rid of all those Walmart gift cards swindles and dupery

Phishing Scams And Credit Cards

Retailer Gets Hacked 4.2 Million Credit Cards Identity Theft Protection www.IDTheftSecurity.com

Debit cards a magnet for fraud

BBB warns consumers to protect debit and credit cards

Debit Cards: Think Before You Swipe

Over Rs.2 lakh withdrawn using cloned ATM cards

Woman pleads guilty to urging child to steal gift cards

4 accused of scheme to steal patient info to get credit cards

MLB: Rookie Strasburg fans 8 in 4 innings, Nats top Cards 13-5

The Best Credit Cards Protect You From Scams

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