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Credit card data stolen from parking kiosk at Goldstream park

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 26th, 2010%

Credit card data stolen from parking kiosk at Goldstream park
others also read… People who enjoyed a day at Goldstream Provincial Park this month are now at risk of credit card fraud. A parking meter in Goldstream park was vandalized between April 17 and 18. The electronic storage devices that records payment and credit card information were . . . → Read More: Credit card data stolen from parking kiosk at Goldstream park

Wyoming School District Gets Robust, Low-Maintenance Computer Security with AVG and Walling Data

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 27th, 2010%

Wyoming School District Gets Robust, Low-Maintenance Computer Security with AVG and Walling Data
Technology coordinator discovers positive sticker shock and cost-effectiveness can co-exist (PRWeb Mar 25, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3787734.htm

Former student pleads guilty to hacking school payroll data

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 25th, 2010%

Former student pleads guilty to hacking school payroll data
A 21-year-old former Evergreen Public Schools student has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in connection with a computerized payroll security breach last November that put more than 5,000 past and current Vancouver district school employees at risk of identity theft. Christopher Berge, last known to reside in Oregon . . . → Read More: Former student pleads guilty to hacking school payroll data

Home Based Business Data Entry Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 13th, 2010%

Be careful and don’t get caught up by a home based business scam! Within this article I’m going to go over the various home based businesses and work at home scams. Also I’ll explain how these scams work to rip off unsuspecting newbie.

The first rule of thumb says that if it sounds too good to be . . . → Read More: Home Based Business Data Entry Scams

Home Typing and Data Entry Jobs – Why so Much Criticism?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 12th, 2010%

Home typing jobs have become one of the leading ways to earn money online.So why is there so much criticism? I think mostly because of the way it’s presented.Some people believe that calling it a “Home Typing Job” is misleading. Somecompanies promote it in different ways but it’s basically all the same.Home typing and most data . . . → Read More: Home Typing and Data Entry Jobs – Why so Much Criticism?

Hacking Takes Lead as Top Cause of Data Breaches

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 8th, 2010%

Hacking Takes Lead as Top Cause of Data Breaches
Hacking has topped human error as the top cause of reported data breaches for the first time since such tracking began in 2007, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2009 Breach Report.

Read more on PC World via . . . → Read More: Hacking Takes Lead as Top Cause of Data Breaches

Are All Data Entry Opportunities Scam?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 8th, 2010%

Even though it is true that there are a lot of online scams involving data entry opportunities, there are however several legit business that teach you how to be successful in a data entry job, how to actually do the job and give you the details about what you need in order . . . → Read More: Are All Data Entry Opportunities Scam?

Identity theft feared as data lost

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2009%

Identity theft feared as data lost
Tens of thousands of people who attended flu clinics in Durham Region may be at risk of identity theft following the disappearance of a USB key containing their personal information.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Identity theft feared as data lost

Is There Anyone Who Got Cheated By Data Entry Scams Or Home Business Or Internet Marketing Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 19th, 2009%

Hi,
now a days internet is filled to the brim by the frauds and scams ranging from data entry, stuffing envelops, home business, wholesale online stores and so on.
A lot of genuine people who want to take advantage of present day technology to earn some extra bucks are being taken for a horrific ride. the scammers are . . . → Read More: Is There Anyone Who Got Cheated By Data Entry Scams Or Home Business Or Internet Marketing Scams?

How Legit Are Online Jobs, Data Entry, Phone Calls Etc? Anyone Know Of Any Real Jobs That Aren’t Scams??

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 25th, 2009%

I am thinking of gettin on of these online jobs. Most want $49.95 for a fee. Are these scams . . . → Read More: How Legit Are Online Jobs, Data Entry, Phone Calls Etc? Anyone Know Of Any Real Jobs That Aren’t Scams??

Data Entry Jobs: Scam Or Real Money Making Opportunity?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 24th, 2009%

‘Get paid to type data online! This is a perfect opportunity for stay at home moms, students or anyone that is in need of some extra cash. Available worldwide.’

’Earn money entering data from the comfort of your home! Follow the simple step by step system. No experience needed.’

Any of these ads look familiar? They should, you . . . → Read More: Data Entry Jobs: Scam Or Real Money Making Opportunity?

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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