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Kidnap scams, molest cases up

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 24th, 2011%

The number of successful phone kidnapping scams jumped to 29, up from three cases reported in the same period last year. -myp
scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Kidnap scams, molest cases 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%

by Sapphireblue

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?

Scam Prevention Lessons Using Three Of The Worst Scam Cases

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2010%

by schoschie

Scam Prevention Lessons Using Three Of The Worst Scam Cases

The £600,000 Benefits ScamStarting with a famous UK case, Enid Bell and her daughter masterminded a scam which defrauded the UK government to the tune of over £600,000. They did this by making false benefits claims, setting up more than eight different identities, addresses and . . . → Read More: Scam Prevention Lessons Using Three Of The Worst Scam Cases

SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top Securities and Exchange Commission official said on Monday the number of fraud schemes is on the rise, taking billions of dollars from Americans, and warned investors to…
Read more on Reuters

Police arrest man accused of running scam for over a year
Police have arrested a man they say . . . → Read More: SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing

Region has more fraud cases

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 14th, 2010%

Region has more fraud cases
FRAUD is on the rise, although murders and sexual assaults have decreased in the Central Police Region, according to statistics released yesterday.
Read more on The Daily Mercury

Three arrested over credit card fraud
Two men and a woman have been charged for their alleged role in a credit card syndicate.
Read more on BigPond News

Seven . . . → Read More: Region has more fraud cases

Eight East St. Louis cops have ‘credibility issues,’ Haida says; their cases may not be prosecuted

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 18th, 2010%

Eight East St. Louis cops have ‘credibility issues,’ Haida says; their cases may not be prosecuted
Eight of the East St. Louis Police Department’s 62 officers have “substantial credibility issues,” according to St. Clair County State’s Attorney Robert Haida, who says any cases they handle will need extra scrutiny.

Symantec: Rising fraud cases one heck of a problem

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 12th, 2010%

Symantec: Rising fraud cases one heck of a problem
SYMANTEC Malaysia said companies should put in place stringent best practices to reduce fraud, which is rising at an alarming rate in Asia Pacific, including in Japan and Malaysia.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Symantec: Rising fraud cases one heck of a problem

Statutory rape cases up 36% in 2009

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 9th, 2010%

Statutory rape cases up 36% in 2009
SINGAPORE: Police are concerned about the rise in the number of statutory rape cases in Singapore.

Read more on Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! . . . → Read More: Statutory rape cases up 36% in 2009

Senior Medicare Patrol exposes cases of benefit fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 3rd, 2010%

Senior Medicare Patrol exposes cases of benefit fraud
MIAMI — The first box that arrived at Shirley Shupp’s door was filled with braces to help with her arthritis. Then came a motorized scooter, just like the one the 69-year-old already owned. She hadn’t asked for any of it — but Medicare was apparently footing the bill. “There . . . → Read More: Senior Medicare Patrol exposes cases of benefit fraud

Some Computer Identity Theft Cases

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 8th, 2009%

Computer identity theft cases normally take various forms. They mostly target people who are most vulnerable, for example senior citizens and children. Computer identity theft cases may for example take the form of an individual who pretends to be an agent of the federal tax authority. He identifies himself as a tax agent and requests you . . . → Read More: Some Computer Identity Theft Cases

I’m Doing Research On Telekenisis Where Can I Find Sites On Documented Cases And Hoxes, Stuff Like That?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 3rd, 2009%

Whether you believe its possible or not, i just want to know of cases, instances, and such for a research project. Such as if it were possible, what type of forces would be used and stuff. would it be a gravitational force, some sort of electromagnetic deal. Anything would be useful. Just . . . → Read More: I’m Doing Research On Telekenisis Where Can I Find Sites On Documented Cases And Hoxes, Stuff Like That?

I’m Doing Research On Telekenisis Where Can I Find Sites On Documented Cases And Hoxes, Stuff Like That?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 31st, 2009%

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

Kidnap scams, molest cases up

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

Scam Prevention Lessons Using Three Of The Worst Scam Cases

SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing

Region has more fraud cases

Eight East St. Louis cops have ‘credibility issues,’ Haida says; their cases may not be prosecuted

Symantec: Rising fraud cases one heck of a problem

Statutory rape cases up 36% in 2009

Senior Medicare Patrol exposes cases of benefit fraud

Some Computer Identity Theft Cases

I’m Doing Research On Telekenisis Where Can I Find Sites On Documented Cases And Hoxes, Stuff Like That?

I’m Doing Research On Telekenisis Where Can I Find Sites On Documented Cases And Hoxes, Stuff Like That?

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