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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.
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Jackley Warns Consumers Of E-mail Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 26th, 2010%

Jackley Warns Consumers Of E-mail Scams
There’s a warning about email scams that have surfaced again in South Dakota.
Read more on KELO Sioux Falls

Washington Township Police warn about scams
Wayne Heights, Pa. — The Washington Township Police Department has issued an alert about two scams in the area. The first involves a check being sent to a person, . . . → Read More: Jackley Warns Consumers Of E-mail Scams

“World Progress Report,” Hosted by Joan Lunden, Sheds Light on Offshore Investment Fraud and Helps Consumers Avoid …

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 23rd, 2010%

“World Progress Report,” Hosted by Joan Lunden, Sheds Light on Offshore Investment Fraud and Helps Consumers Avoid …
By identifying some of the tell-tale signs of this scam, World Progress Report helps consumers make the correct decision in investing. [PR.com]

Jennifer Waters’s Consumer Confidential: New credit-card tricks snare consumers

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 5th, 2010%

Jennifer Waters’s Consumer Confidential: New credit-card tricks snare consumers
Just when you thought it was safe to trust your credit-card issuer again, along come new warnings about how they might be scamming you, reports Jennifer Waters.

Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 8th, 2010%

Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect
Agawam, MA — Significant changes in the Telemarketing Sales Rule recently introduced by the Federal Trade Commission will soon alter the way debt settlement companies are allowed to operate. The need for the new rules, which were specifically designed to protect vulnerable consumers, became evident last . . . → Read More: Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect

Atlas Van Lines Urges Consumers To Protect Themselves Against Moving Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 29th, 2010%

Atlas Van Lines Urges Consumers To Protect Themselves Against Moving Fraud
Atlas Van Lines offers tips to protect consumers from moving fraud (PRWeb Jun 24, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Atlas-Van-Lines/moving-fraud/prweb4181734.htm

Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns consumers about iPad-related scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 19th, 2010%

Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns consumers about iPad-related scams
The hype about Apple Incorporated’s iPad computing tablet has provided fertile ground for scammers who, posing as Apple representatives, supposedly offer a free iPad to product testers, but at a high price: your e-mail address, account password and your list of e-mail contacts.

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A.G. Corbett warns Pa. consumers of tax, census scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 15th, 2010%

A.G. Corbett warns Pa. consumers of tax, census scams
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Tom Corbett Tuesday cautioned Pennsylvania consumers to be watchful for possible scams linked to the upcoming April 15 income tax deadline along with the ongoing U.S. Census.

Read more on Delaware County . . . → Read More: A.G. Corbett warns Pa. consumers of tax, census scams

BBB alerts consumers about U.S. census scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 6th, 2010%

BBB alerts consumers about U.S. census scams
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) – With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

Read more on WAFF 48 . . . → Read More: BBB alerts consumers about U.S. census scams

Consumers had a rough 2009, and 2010 may not be a lot better

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 15th, 2010%

Consumers had a rough 2009, and 2010 may not be a lot better
Consumers were slammed with a torrent of economic woes last year and 2010 doesn’t look any better, consumer agencies say. People lost jobs, got furloughed, had their hours reduced or were underemployed while living costs increased. Their homes were foreclosed, and they got attacked . . . → Read More: Consumers had a rough 2009, and 2010 may not be a lot better

McAfee, Inc. Unveils New Consumer Threat Alert Program: A Warning for Consumers about the Most Dangerous Online Threats

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2010%

McAfee, Inc. Unveils New Consumer Threat Alert Program: A Warning for Consumers about the Most Dangerous Online Threats
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—-McAfee, Inc. today warned consumers that “scareware,” or fake antivirus software, may be the most costly online scam in 2010, causing significant monetary loss and damage to users’ computers.

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Affinion Security Center Annual Survey Finds That Consumers Are More Worried About Tax and Employment Identity Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 4th, 2010%

Affinion Security Center Annual Survey Finds That Consumers Are More Worried About Tax and Employment Identity Theft
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Consumer’s quest for refund shines a light on ID theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 1st, 2010%

Consumer’s quest for refund shines a light on ID theft
D eborah Tewey unwillingly joined a large and fast-growing club: victims of identity fraud.

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Attorney General urges consumers to beware of Haitian relief scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 14th, 2010%

Attorney General urges consumers to beware of Haitian relief scams
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is urging consumers to be on the lookout for Haitian relief scams in the wake of the earthquake this week that devastated the island nation.

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Top 10 scams hurt consumers

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 31st, 2009%

Top 10 scams hurt consumers
Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana is releasing the 10 top scams nationwide in 2009.

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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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