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Unauthorized Cell Charges from goofing off on internet?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 18th, 2011%

Question by bigpunkdrummer: Unauthorized Cell Charges from goofing off on internet?
I’m not too technical savvy, so i hope someone can help. I was playing around on Facebook, and I got suckered into one of their spam scams. “Enter your info” (name/addy/phone) I entered my cell phone number as requested and received 2 separate texts . . . → Read More: Unauthorized Cell Charges from goofing off on internet?

Former Councilwoman Returns To Federal Court On Charity Ripoff Charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 12th, 2011%

For the second time this year former New Orleans Councilwoman and State Rep. Renee Gill Pratt reported to federal court for trial.
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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?

Operator of Deceptive “Scareware” Scheme Will Pay More than $8 Million to Settle FTC Charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 30th, 2011%

Operator of Deceptive “Scareware” Scheme Will Pay More than Million to Settle FTC Charges
An operator of an online scareware scheme will pay more than $ 8 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that he used deceptive ads to trick consumers into thinking their computers were infected with malicious software, and then sold them . . . → Read More: Operator of Deceptive “Scareware” Scheme Will Pay More than $8 Million to Settle FTC Charges

Q&A: Can I press charges against credit card fraud culprit?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 25th, 2011%

Question by benandrew1970: Can I press charges against credit card fraud culprit?
I opened my credit card statement and discovered a $ 1,500 charge I didn’t make. I called the credit card company and they investigated. They found out it was someone who stole my # and charged their monthly child support with it. When they . . . → Read More: Q&A: Can I press charges against credit card fraud culprit?

Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 8th, 2010%

Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson sued Discover on Monday, accusing one of the nation’s biggest credit card companies of billing tens of thousands of Minnesota customers for account protection programs they…
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Mandeville city leaderstestify before grand jury
Four Mandeville City Council members, the current mayor and the former . . . → Read More: Minn.’s top lawyer sues Discover over charges

How to Reverse Credit Card Charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 20th, 2010%

How to get out of Credit Card Charges. The reality is they are hard to get out of but it’s not impossible. www.gradualreport.com for less
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Rob Cockerham was on 20/20 and once again proved his point (tivo Rocks!)
Video Rating: 4 . . . → Read More: How to Reverse Credit Card Charges

Mass. men face securities fraud charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 11th, 2010%

Mass. men face securities fraud charges
Federal prosecutors have charged two Massachusetts men with securities fraud stemming from their stint as senior…
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New free senior information line’ is operational
Albany A toll-free “Senior Information Line” has been established which allows callers statewide to access news and updates about issues of interest to them.
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Crammers find ways to scam charges through phone bills

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 28th, 2010%

Crammers find ways to scam charges through phone bills
Illinois is becoming a less hospitable place for companies inthe business of placing unauthorized, misleading or deceptivecharges on consumers’ telephone bills.

Read more on St. . . . → Read More: Crammers find ways to scam charges through phone bills

Charges updated for suspect in ND dentist slaying

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 30th, 2010%

Charges updated for suspect in ND dentist slaying
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Charges against an Oklahoma man accused of killing a North Dakota dentist have been changed. Michael Nakvinda pleaded not guilty Thursday in Cass County District Court to intentional homicide, a charge that was amended from felony murder.

Read more on The Wahpeton . . . → Read More: Charges updated for suspect in ND dentist slaying

CUB Calling-Card Report Uncovers Deals for Phoning Mexico, Warns of Confusing Offers and High Charges Hidden in Fine …

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 10th, 2010%

CUB Calling-Card Report Uncovers Deals for Phoning Mexico, Warns of Confusing Offers and High Charges Hidden in Fine …
CHICAGO, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Prepaid cards and similar online services for calling family and friends in Mexico are littered with punishing fees and a confusing array of rates that can jump as high as 1,000 percent depending . . . → Read More: CUB Calling-Card Report Uncovers Deals for Phoning Mexico, Warns of Confusing Offers and High Charges Hidden in Fine …

RoundUp: Mexico hit and run, fraud charges and Iowa weather

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 22nd, 2010%

RoundUp: Mexico hit and run, fraud charges and Iowa weather
The man who was hit by an SUV while riding his lawnmower in Mexico Sunday night has died. 33-year-old Richard Cobb was southbound on North Jefferson Street in a riding lawnmower at around 9:30 Sunday night, when he was struck by the vehicle, which fled the scene . . . → Read More: RoundUp: Mexico hit and run, fraud charges and Iowa weather

Montreal brothers behind telemarketing firms face charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 6th, 2010%

Montreal brothers behind telemarketing firms face charges
Three brothers from Montreal who were the key figures behind a telemarketing operation that was lured to Newfoundland by federal grants and provincial tax breaks are now facing criminal charges.

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Appearance on ‘Judge Judy’ nets Spokane man new fraud charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 28th, 2010%

Appearance on ‘Judge Judy’ nets Spokane man new fraud charges
SPOKANE — An appearance on the TV reality show “Judge Judy” has brought a Spokane man more than just 15 minutes of syndicated fame.

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Spam text messages can lead to unauthorized charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 18th, 2010%

Spam text messages can lead to unauthorized charges
Dear Action Line: I seem to be getting more spam texts over my cell phone these days than is usually the case. These are costly enough without some joker advertiser burning them up with his ad messages. …

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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.

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