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BBB Warns Of Lottery Scam Targeting Facebook Users

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 19th, 2011%

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a lottery scam targeting Facebook users.
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Facebook Login tips

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 9th, 2011%

by lenwood

Facebook Login tips

Facebook Login: A Guide for Begginers

Here explanation, which will show a step-by-step guide on how to log into a Facebook account.

Source: http://www.faseboog.com/facebook-login-2

Step #1 Get your Bearings

The first thing you need to do is to navigate to the Facebook Homepage, and you can do so by visiting www.facebook.com. After you do that you’ll . . . → Read More: Facebook Login tips

Facebook scams cynically exploit terrorist tragedy in Norway

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 25th, 2011%

Websense says fraud links spreading malware using breaking news stories Facebook scams are popping up from people looking to exploit Friday’s bombing and shootings in Norway. Users should be careful not to click on links they are not familiar with.
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Beware: Facebook Scams Use Casey Anthony and Video Chat as Bait

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 10th, 2011%

Attackers prey on the inherent trust of social network contacts, and the demand for breaking news to spread two new Facebook scams.
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Google+ Invite Scams Appear on Facebook

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 5th, 2011%

A malware technique on the incumbent social network, Facebook tempts user with invitations to Google Plus.
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Beware of Facebook ‘Dislike’ and fake Apple email scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 21st, 2011%

Scammers are preying on Facebook users’ yearning for a “dislike” button, and the lure of deals on Apple products.
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Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 29th, 2011%

by mdverde

Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

I logged onto Facebook today and to my utter horror I was automatically forced to page to accept changes to my privacy settings. These privacy settings had defaulted to new settings to replace my existing “secure” settings, which are configured to protect my personal information from strangers.

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Google +1: A ripoff of Bing’s Facebook integration?

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 4th, 2011%

Google on Wednesday unveiled +1, a new feature on the search engine that lets people easily recommend things they find to their friends. Sure sounds a lot like one of the Facebook features on Microsoft‘s Bing, which Google in the past year has often been tailing in terms of user experience. Other copycat ideas? Last [...]
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Facebook Trading Scams Increasing: Regulator

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 17th, 2011%

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Facebook investment scams are proliferating on the Web and investors should be on the lookout, the securities industry’s main self-policing organization warned on Tuesday. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) warned in a a statement that con-artists have been pitching fake investments in Facebook and other “well-known social media companies.” The scams usually . . . → Read More: Facebook Trading Scams Increasing: Regulator

Facebook hackers stalk the network

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 28th, 2011%

Facebook hackers stalk the network
SHE has no idea who they were or why they would target her but Sasha Mathers feels violated by Facebook hackers.
Read more on Brisbane Times

India’s Supreme Court orders govt to probe black money
By Henry Foy
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Free Facebook iPad Offer is a scam, Sophos reveals

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 13th, 2011%

Facebook pages which say you can receive a free iPad by becoming a beta-tester are in fact a scam. Learn more: www.sophos.com If you’re on Facebook you should join the Sophos Facebook page to be kept up to date on the latest threats: www.facebook.com

Granite mining scam in Warangal, Workers being cheated
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Facebook scammers depend on your trust

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 3rd, 2011%

Facebook scammers depend on your trust
ORLANDO, Fla. — Facebook is the latest hot spot for swindlers in search of new victims. And the world’s most popular social-networking website can be a gold mine for such crooks, experts say.
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Avoid Getting Conned By Facebook Email [Scams]

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

# scams Soon, all of Facebook’s 500 million users will be eligible for an email address @facebook.com , the domain once reserved for trusted staffers helping users. That trust can and will be exploited by fraudsters, until everyone knows actual staffers are @fb.com More »
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Identity theft on Facebook is easy

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 7th, 2010%

People are so willing to become friends with strangers on Facebook – they’ll even link up with a toy rubber duck! Learn more about the risks, and how to protect against them at nakedsecurity.sophos.com If you’re on Facebook you should join the Sophos Facebook page to be kept up to date on the latest threats: www.facebook.com
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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.

Ripoffs scams online internet scams

BBB Warns Of Lottery Scam Targeting Facebook Users

Facebook scams cynically exploit terrorist tragedy in Norway

Beware: Facebook Scams Use Casey Anthony and Video Chat as Bait

Google+ Invite Scams Appear on Facebook

Beware of Facebook ‘Dislike’ and fake Apple email scams

Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

Google +1: A ripoff of Bing’s Facebook integration?

Facebook Trading Scams Increasing: Regulator

Facebook hackers stalk the network

Free Facebook iPad Offer is a scam, Sophos reveals

Facebook scammers depend on your trust

Avoid Getting Conned By Facebook Email [Scams]

Identity theft on Facebook is easy

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