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Beware of Phone Solicitations Touting Money Making Deals

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 14th, 2011%

Beware of Phone Solicitations Touting Money Making Deals

If you are receiving emails from gurus or others about money making opportunities or their offers to help you with whatever you are currently promoting, you have the time and chance to check them out before signing up. Although they often ask for immediate action, it is not necessary . . . → Read More: Beware of Phone Solicitations Touting Money Making Deals

JD-S moves court against land deals probe panel

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2010%

JD-S moves court against land deals probe panel
The Janata Dal-Secular has moved the high court for axing the one-man panel set up by Karnataka’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to probe land scams.
Read more on Calcutta News

Petrol price hike linked to international fluctuation: Pranab
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said the state-run oil companies had to . . . → Read More: JD-S moves court against land deals probe panel

Cyber Monday 2010: tips for finding deals and avoiding mishaps

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 1st, 2010%

Cyber Monday 2010: tips for finding deals and avoiding mishaps
Eager to chase down Cyber Monday deals , or just doing some online shopping before Christmas week arrives? Here are some tips that some shopping gurus and consumer experts say you might want to consider.
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Cyber scams to watch out for this . . . → Read More: Cyber Monday 2010: tips for finding deals and avoiding mishaps

Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 29th, 2010%

Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals
Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals
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Cyber Monday Becomes“Cyber Attack Monday”
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading Anti-Phishing Expert, PhishMe.com, Launches Free Game to Help Consumers Protect Themselves from Cyber Monday Threats
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Deals or delusions? Beware of Black Friday rip-off tactics

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2010%

Deals or delusions? Beware of Black Friday rip-off tactics
More than 50-percent of Americans plan to do at least half their holiday shopping online this year. On Black Friday however, millions will flock to big box retailers and small shops alike, hoping to score an in-person deal. read more
Read more on TG Daily

Thanksgiving sales bring shoppers and . . . → Read More: Deals or delusions? Beware of Black Friday rip-off tactics

Here’s just the ticket for concert deals

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 17th, 2010%

Here’s just the ticket for concert deals
Early birds don’t always get the best seats for big shows. Procrastinators often can find cheap seats that aren’t in the nosebleed section.

Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul . . . → Read More: Here’s just the ticket for concert deals

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 …

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Help Ensure House & Senate Managers “Aren’t in a Good Mood” About Shady Auto Deals

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 24th, 2010%

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Help Ensure House & Senate Managers “Aren’t in a Good Mood” About Shady Auto Deals
“What do I have to do to get you into this car?” “How much can you afford to pay every month?” “My manager’s in a…

The Vacation Deals Emails – Should You Answer Them?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 4th, 2009%

If youâve got an email address, chances are high that youâve received emails that tell you that you can get a great vacation deal if you âjust act nowâ! Often youâll receive phone calls that are the same, asking if you want a vacation deal. Should you take the time to answer these emails and these . . . → Read More: The Vacation Deals Emails – Should You Answer Them?

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

Beware of Phone Solicitations Touting Money Making Deals

JD-S moves court against land deals probe panel

Cyber Monday 2010: tips for finding deals and avoiding mishaps

Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals

Deals or delusions? Beware of Black Friday rip-off tactics

Here’s just the ticket for concert deals

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

Richard (RJ) Eskow: Help Ensure House & Senate Managers “Aren’t in a Good Mood” About Shady Auto Deals

The Vacation Deals Emails – Should You Answer Them?

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