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Federal task force targets mortgage relief scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 1st, 2011%

Federal agencies are taking aim at scams and con artists that promise to provide mortgage relief to struggling homeowners.
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Q&A: Is there a “Federal” organization what investigates “Scam” e-mail that is obviously fraudulent? what is it?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 14th, 2011%

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Question by Paul B: Is there a “Federal” organization what investigates “Scam” e-mail that is obviously fraudulent? what is it?
I keep getting e-mails that are scams like not sending an E-Bay item when I do not even belong to E-Bay!

Then I have been getting E-mails saying my check bounced or that My Utility Bill . . . → Read More: Q&A: Is there a “Federal” organization what investigates “Scam” e-mail that is obviously fraudulent? what is it?

Former Councilwoman Returns To Federal Court On Charity Ripoff Charges

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 12th, 2011%

For the second time this year former New Orleans Councilwoman and State Rep. Renee Gill Pratt reported to federal court for trial.
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Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 12th, 2011%

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Question by I Love LA: Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?
President Obama signs into law ban on cell phones in federal prisons

Hoping to stop federal inmates from directing crimes from behind bars, President Barack Obama signed into law Tuesday a prohibition on cell phone . . . → Read More: Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?

Federal Free Pell Grant Money -Education And Careers

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 24th, 2011%

Federal Free Pell Grant Money -Education And Careers

Federal Free Pell grant money -Education and CareersCharity scams are amongst the worst of exhaustive scams. Most people believe the skinny they receive from a mite more cheerfully than word from inconsistent sources, especially a major international charity revel in Oxfam. Visit Here Now http://financialaidpellgrant-search.blogspot.com

Oxfam consider a highly worthwhile . . . → Read More: Federal Free Pell Grant Money -Education And Careers

Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 17th, 2010%

Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy
(AP) — A defense attorney said Wednesday he sees a federal court’s opinion upholding e-mail privacy as groundbreaking and possibly helpful to his client, the founder of a company that sold male enhancement pills.
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Close proximity leads to better science
Absence makes your heart grow fonder, but close-quarters may . . . → Read More: Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy

Q&A: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 9th, 2010%

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Question by Love Conquers All: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?
Take the case of the Federal employee who, using her government-issued credit card, gave her live-in boyfriend over $ 500,000 of taxpayers’ money during a 6-year period when her account was never audited. . . . → Read More: Q&A: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?

Federal tax rebate scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 25th, 2010%

Massachusetts elders are being warned about a new scam that targets the rebates they will receive from the federal government as part of their income tax filings. Atty. Gen. Martha Coakley said Thursday that some long-used telephone scams have spread to the Internet, and while they may be more complicated, “they are essentially the same old . . . → Read More: Federal tax rebate scam

Seniors told to watch for scams concerning federal rebate checks

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 19th, 2010%

Seniors told to watch for scams concerning federal rebate checks
(KMOV) – Missouri is warning seniors to avoid scams involving the federal government’s rebate checks for Medicare users. The scams typically claim to have seniors send the rebate money through a third party or to buy specific medications. The $250 rebate checks are tax-free and supposed to . . . → Read More: Seniors told to watch for scams concerning federal rebate checks

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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Deputy, accountant face 88 federal counts

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 10th, 2010%

Deputy, accountant face 88 federal counts
L’Observateur NEW ORLEANS – A lieutenant with the St. Charles Sheriff’s Office and an Ama area accountant, whom authorities say was his wife at the time, were charged Thursday in an 88 count indictment for allegedly filing false federal tax returns using the names of inmates being held at the parish . . . → Read More: Deputy, accountant face 88 federal counts

Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 27th, 2010%

Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge
MASON CITY — A Mason City man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine has pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids.

Read more on The . . . → Read More: Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge

Federal credit card fraud charges looming for Mexican nationals

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 19th, 2009%

Federal credit card fraud charges looming for Mexican nationals
Two Mexican nationals are facing federal credit card fraud charges after police say they tried to use forged credit cards to buy electronic equipment at a Temple Wal-Mart.

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If Pyramid Schemes Are Bad Then Why Is The Federal Reserve Modeled After One?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 19th, 2009%

so from what i understand the feds loan money to our goverment with interest and the only way to pay this interest back is by borrowing more money which gives us more interest. i know its more complicated than that but im not going to type out a book and have you guys read it . . . → Read More: If Pyramid Schemes Are Bad Then Why Is The Federal Reserve Modeled After One?

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

Federal task force targets mortgage relief scams

Q&A: Is there a “Federal” organization what investigates “Scam” e-mail that is obviously fraudulent? what is it?

Former Councilwoman Returns To Federal Court On Charity Ripoff Charges

Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?

Federal Free Pell Grant Money -Education And Careers

Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy

Q&A: What punishment should Federal employees receive who have stolen from taxpayers with credit card fraud?

Federal tax rebate scam

Seniors told to watch for scams concerning federal rebate checks

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

Deputy, accountant face 88 federal counts

Mason City man pleads guilty to federal meth charge

Federal credit card fraud charges looming for Mexican nationals

If Pyramid Schemes Are Bad Then Why Is The Federal Reserve Modeled After One?

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