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Florida Lottery warns of scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 3rd, 2011%

In this scam — often referred to as a pigeon drop — the con artist tells the victim he has a winning ticket but can’t claim the prize because of he’s in the country illegally.
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Florida Lottery warns of scam

Insurance Fraud in Florida Still on the rise

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 3rd, 2011%

by Ginamarr

Insurance Fraud in Florida Still on the rise

3 Common Florida car Insurance Scams

Insurance swindles have been about for a very long time, but only in recent times have we seen a spike in the number of swindles that have been hitting the Florida market and hitting it hard. When you’re taking a look . . . → Read More: Insurance Fraud in Florida Still on the rise

Florida No. 2 Ripoff State

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 6th, 2011%

Recount! I can’t believe there’s another state with more scam artists and crooks than Florida, but this study claims otherwise: http://247wallst.com/2011/04/04/americas-ten-most-fraud-ridden-states/3/#
ripoff – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Florida No. 2 Ripoff State

Don’t Get Swindled By A Bogus Florida Locksmith Technician

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 8th, 2011%

by Howdy, I’m H. Michael Karshis

Don’t Get Swindled By A Bogus Florida Locksmith Technician

A locksmith should always try to make it a top concern to remain informed with the latest digital locks, transponder keys, and security systems to be relevant in the modern world. Due to the swift breakthroughs in biometric devices , a lock . . . → Read More: Don’t Get Swindled By A Bogus Florida Locksmith Technician

Q&A: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2010%

Question by jeriel81u812: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?
A family member stole a credit card from an elderly woman and charged $ 1125. It has been reported to the company’s fraud department. What kind of punishment can she expect for her misdeed?

Best answer:

Answer by wizjpRestitution and depending on past history a . . . → Read More: Q&A: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?

70,000 Lifelock customers in Florida to get $10.87 settlement check

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 22nd, 2010%

70,000 Lifelock customers in Florida to get .87 settlement check
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Seventy thousand Floridians who bought services from the Lifelock identity-theft prevention company soon will receive a refund check of .87.
Read more on Orlando Sentinel

LifeLock to pay million in settlements
The company preyed on consumers’ identity-theft fears to sell products that didn’t deliver protection.
Read more . . . → Read More: 70,000 Lifelock customers in Florida to get $10.87 settlement check

Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 3rd, 2010%

Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists
Telemarketing and lottery operations are known scams for seniors. * An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the Seniors Vs. Crime project started under Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum. The program started under former Attorney General Bob Butterworth.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists

South Florida Resident Pleads Guilty in Connection With Business Opportunity Fraud Venture

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 20th, 2010%

South Florida Resident Pleads Guilty in Connection With Business Opportunity Fraud Venture
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New e-mail scam uses Florida Lottery to try to bilk victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 24th, 2010%

New e-mail scam uses Florida Lottery to try to bilk victims
Officials warn that a clever “winner” notification with a real link is sent by ID thieves.

Read more on St. . . . → Read More: New e-mail scam uses Florida Lottery to try to bilk victims

LA cops seek man who robbed Florida sugar baron

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 13th, 2010%

LA cops seek man who robbed Florida sugar baron
A well-dressed man who talked his way into a Florida sugar baron’s hotel room and stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry is believed to be the same person who pulled similar scams on a Mexican soccer team, a salsa band and an Israeli basketball team . . . → Read More: LA cops seek man who robbed Florida sugar baron

Is It Just Florida, Or Are Epidurals Routine Nationwide For Childbirth?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 4th, 2009%

I’m soing some research about the use of epidurals during labor and delivery. It appears to be being used as a routine procedure, that I find totally unneccessary, and dangerous. I feel it is a scam by hospitals, Dr.’s and Anesthesiologists to make more money off of medicaid and health insurance. I also . . . → Read More: Is It Just Florida, Or Are Epidurals Routine Nationwide For Childbirth?

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

Florida Lottery warns of scam

Insurance Fraud in Florida Still on the rise

Florida No. 2 Ripoff State

Don’t Get Swindled By A Bogus Florida Locksmith Technician

Q&A: What is the punishment for credit card fraud in Florida?

70,000 Lifelock customers in Florida to get $10.87 settlement check

Florida seniors a growing target for scam artists

South Florida Resident Pleads Guilty in Connection With Business Opportunity Fraud Venture

New e-mail scam uses Florida Lottery to try to bilk victims

LA cops seek man who robbed Florida sugar baron

Is It Just Florida, Or Are Epidurals Routine Nationwide For Childbirth?

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