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what’s the deal with all the spam “friend” requests on myspace these days?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 7th, 2011%

Question by worldpeace: what’s the deal with all the spam “friend” requests on myspace these days?
every day I get tons of “friend” requests from random strangers I’ve never met. according to their pictures, they are all hot girls.

but i’m not stupid. i know these are just spam. i usually delete them before i even look at . . . → Read More: what’s the deal with all the spam “friend” requests on myspace these days?

How to Deal With Identity Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 21st, 2011%

by Dave Delaney

How to Deal With Identity Theft

Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.Â Unlike your fingerprints, which are unique to you and cannot . . . → Read More: How to Deal With Identity Theft

Are Variable Annuities a Good Deal or a Ripoff?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 11th, 2011%

We recently received a question on our website asking if variable annuities are a good deal. These can be quite controversial. But as with most financial questions like this, my answer is: it depends. What are Annuities? Before we examine the pros and cons, let?s examine what a variable annuity is for those who don?t …
ripoff . . . → Read More: Are Variable Annuities a Good Deal or a Ripoff?

Q&A: How exactly to deal with Identity theft? (read all)?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 10th, 2011%

by jericho1ne

Question by Sweet Lou Singer: How exactly to deal with Identity theft? (read all)?
A few years back, I applied for a job, had to wait awhile after I recieved a letter stating that the background check turned out a name completely different than mine off of my social security number.
I did a search on . . . → Read More: Q&A: How exactly to deal with Identity theft? (read all)?

Q&A: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 6th, 2011%

Question by Mr. Addams ™²: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?
I’ve been asked several times to quit my job to work for a “pyramid scheme” or “get rich quick” program. They always start with, “we’re looking for someone like you……”

It really angers me, because to me, it’s like they are thinking “hey, . . . → Read More: Q&A: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?

Online Auto Loan – How To Get A Good Deal

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 14th, 2011%

tinyurl.com Click the blue link on the left for great car loan rates Getting good auto loans online Before signing up for auto loans online, make sure you have reviewed your credit. It is a good measure to update existing credit accounts to steer clear of possible delay in your auto loan application. Do you know . . . → Read More: Online Auto Loan – How To Get A Good Deal

A Groupon Co-Founder’s Slimiest Deal Yet [Scams]

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 7th, 2011%

# scams Sure, many business owners say Groupon is a terrible deal for them. But co-founder Eric Lefkofsky saved his worst deal for consumers. How does a 125 percent-interest loan sound? More »
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Personal Finance – Five Simple Steps on How to Deal with Suspected Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 16th, 2011%

by zingersb

Personal Finance – Five Simple Steps on How to Deal with Suspected Credit Card Fraud

You do not want to pay for something that you didn’t purchase. That is your hard-earned money we are talking about. However, there are those unfortunate and unforeseen situations where suspicious transactions suddenly pop up in your online or monthly . . . → Read More: Personal Finance – Five Simple Steps on How to Deal with Suspected Credit Card Fraud

Conn. man arrested after complaining to cop about cocaine deal ripoff

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 16th, 2011%

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — An East Hartford, Conn., man was arrested after complaining to a police officer that he had been cheated by a cocaine dealer, local media reported. Antonio Recinos, a native of El Salvador, initially dialed 911 on Sunday to complain that he had been ripped-off by his…
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MyPadMedia Review – Is MyPadMedia another iPad scam or a Real Deal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 30th, 2011%

by Deaf RED Bear

MyPadMedia Review – Is MyPadMedia another iPad scam or a Real Deal?

Is MyPadMedia another iPad scam? That’s exactly what I was wondering the moment I first heard about the MyPadMedia product/website. I couldn’t find any real reviews from any real customers, all I could find was a bunch of people saying “it’s . . . → Read More: MyPadMedia Review – Is MyPadMedia another iPad scam or a Real Deal?

What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2011%

Question by JimmyB: What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?
I’ve been looking at craigslist personals ads, and several have responded to me by sending me a link to a verification site, Adult Face Book, or Adult My Space, etc… They all want credit card information, . . . → Read More: What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

Video: Cyber Monday Deal Preview

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 1st, 2010%

Video: Cyber Monday Deal Preview
One out of six Americans is waiting for Cyber Monday to start their holiday shopping and AOL consumer advisor Regina Lewis told Debbye Turner-Bell the secrets to navigating the online offers and how to avoid the growing number of online scams.
Read more on . . . → Read More: Video: Cyber Monday Deal Preview

Usana videos – Is Usana the Real Deal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 21st, 2010%

www.SuccessWithUsana.com Boost Your USANA Network Marketing Business Success With Online Marketing. Take your USANA business to Diamond heights! Simple methods for big USANA MLM profits. USANA Business Rated ##1 USANA distributor Get Control of Your Life: Learn About the #1 Rated Home-Based Business! … Investor’s Business Daily: New Recipe Leads To New USANA Health Sciences USANA . . . → Read More: Usana videos – Is Usana the Real Deal?

Is Work at Home Scam or Real Deal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 18th, 2010%

The president of the Better Business Bureau about working at home. He talks about scams and an awesome company that you can work from home and make money!
Video Rating: 5 . . . → Read More: Is Work at Home Scam or Real Deal?

BBB: Is buying a discount medical card a good deal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 12th, 2010%

Discount medical cards are marketed to save you money on medical expenses but do they deliver on their promise? BBB reviews what to look out for when considering buying a . . . → Read More: BBB: Is buying a discount medical card a good deal?

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

what’s the deal with all the spam “friend” requests on myspace these days?

How to Deal With Identity Theft

Are Variable Annuities a Good Deal or a Ripoff?

Q&A: How exactly to deal with Identity theft? (read all)?

Q&A: How to deal with scam artists when you’re at work?

Online Auto Loan – How To Get A Good Deal

A Groupon Co-Founder’s Slimiest Deal Yet [Scams]

Personal Finance – Five Simple Steps on How to Deal with Suspected Credit Card Fraud

Conn. man arrested after complaining to cop about cocaine deal ripoff

MyPadMedia Review – Is MyPadMedia another iPad scam or a Real Deal?

What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

Video: Cyber Monday Deal Preview

Usana videos – Is Usana the Real Deal?

Is Work at Home Scam or Real Deal?

BBB: Is buying a discount medical card a good deal?

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