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Samuel L. Jackson Could Play MLK On Broadway

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 1st, 2010%

Samuel L. Jackson Could Play MLK On Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson is being considered for a Broadway production about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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World Cup: Fans could pay penalty over ticket scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 28th, 2010%

World Cup: Fans could pay penalty over ticket scams
World Cup heartache may be a familiar feeling for England fans – but this year it is internet ticket scams rather than fluffed penalties which pose the greatest threat of shat

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Mail thieves could have counterfeit keys

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 27th, 2010%

Mail thieves could have counterfeit keys
A new twist on mail theft is happening around the valley. Thieves may now have a “key” to stealing your identity.

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Federal government says new anti-spam laws could be in place by end of year

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 26th, 2010%

Federal government says new anti-spam laws could be in place by end of year
OTTAWA – The federal government is re-introducing legislation to stop unwanted spam on computers and cell phones and guard against identity

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ID theft could be prelude to worse crime

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 24th, 2010%

ID theft could be prelude to worse crime
Identity theft may be the financial world’s equivalent of a staph infection. Just when you thought you had a handle on protecting your identity from criminals, the crime has morphed into something new and far more toxic.

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Changes to the Way Credit Card Fraud is Reported Could Reduce Bureaucracy

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 22nd, 2010%

The recent scandal over the credit card details of TK Maxx customers being stolen in epic proportions has once again revived the age-old financial question – just how safe is your credit card? The advent of Chip and Pin in the UK in 2006 caused waves of warning last year when credit consumers feared for the . . . → Read More: Changes to the Way Credit Card Fraud is Reported Could Reduce Bureaucracy

Domain Name Extension Could Boost Cyber-Crime

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 2nd, 2010%

Domain Name Extension Could Boost Cyber-Crime
The introduction of Internet addresses in non-Roman scripts could offer fresh opportunities to cyber-criminals, experts have warned.

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Text Message Spammers in Jersey Could Pay Hefty Fines

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 1st, 2010%

Text Message Spammers in Jersey Could Pay Hefty Fines
Two New Jersey senators are fighting back against unsolicited text message advertisements, proposing a legislation that would impose a sizable fine on anyone who sends out textual spam in the Garden State. Moreover, the price tag goes up if the offender knowingly sends such a text to the . . . → Read More: Text Message Spammers in Jersey Could Pay Hefty Fines

Domain name extension ‘could boost cyber-crime’

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 31st, 2009%

Domain name extension ‘could boost cyber-crime’
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PFT: Dumb decision could haunt Caldwell

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 31st, 2009%

PFT: Dumb decision could haunt Caldwell
PFT Morning Aftermath: Not only did Colts coach reject a chance at history, he also put more pressure on himself and the team to win the Super Bowl.

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Your Diabetes Medication Could Be Killing You!

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 16th, 2009%

Glucose M2 is a diabetes supplement used to normalize blood sugar levels. It has proven effective but only after a few months on the medication.

Insulate Plus is another medication proven effective in stabilizing blood sugar levels. Unfortunately this too does take a while to start working which will ultimately cost more money as you will . . . → Read More: Your Diabetes Medication Could Be Killing You!

Could Churches Be Busted Under Racketeering Laws For Being Giant Ponzi Pyramid Schemes?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 6th, 2009%

I’m totally serious, and honestly, I wonder if any have even been taken to court on those grounds.
The people give money to their local church. Some money stays local, some goes to whatever regional office their denomination has. Some of that money stays there, and some goes up to the national organization of their denomination. It’s . . . → Read More: Could Churches Be Busted Under Racketeering Laws For Being Giant Ponzi Pyramid Schemes?

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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