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Woman pleads guilty to wire fraud, ID theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2010%

Woman pleads guilty to wire fraud, ID theft
Great Falls resident Tina Marie Palagi, 44, pled guilty on Monday in federal court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Read more on Great Falls Tribune

It Pays to Secure Your Wireless Connection
These days it pays to use the best security available for your wireless connection, or maybe hacking your . . . → Read More: Woman pleads guilty to wire fraud, ID theft

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?

Sebelius And Holder Announce New Tools To Prevent And Fight Fraud At Boston Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2010%

Sebelius And Holder Announce New Tools To Prevent And Fight Fraud At Boston Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit
As part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing efforts to prevent and fight fraud in our nation’s health care system, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that the Centers . . . → Read More: Sebelius And Holder Announce New Tools To Prevent And Fight Fraud At Boston Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit

eMail Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2010%

have you got an email from Chase Bank?

The financial services crisis & Wall Street bail out make for sensational headlines and nervous bank customers. Unfortunately, these headlines also create opportunity for phishing email scams aimed at these same customers. Visit www.IdentityTheft.info, “The” identity theft information site for more comprehensive articles, news and videos.
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Sirius Satellite Radio Commits Serious Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2010%

Sirius Satellite Radio called to offer me a special rate to reactivate my closed account. I coincidentally had my digital camera set up on a tripod and was able to get the conversation on video. The guy on the other end was a little surprised to find out that I had been one of Sirius’ many . . . → Read More: Sirius Satellite Radio Commits Serious Credit Card Fraud

In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 22nd, 2010%

by Sapphireblue

Question by hollyrub: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?
A relative may of committed credit card fraud and I was wondering if the bank would ask that the debt be paid, or drop the issue at a certain dollar amount, or have law . . . → Read More: In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

Identity Theft and Credit Fraud Protection – Michael Madsen and Experian

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2010%

The video series THE FUNNY TRUTH ABOUT CREDIT by Experian educates consumers about credit, starring well-known celebrities in hilarious real-life situations. In this episode, actor Michael Madsen gives a stranger digging through his trash everything he needs to steal his identity until financial expert Maribel Aber steps in to show him how to protect his ID . . . → Read More: Identity Theft and Credit Fraud Protection – Michael Madsen and Experian

Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 17th, 2010%

Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona
Goldie Robinson, 78, and Arthur Sheldon, 67, went missing after getting involved with a caretaker and her family, police say. A Volusia County woman, her son and his wife have been implicated in a forgery and fraud case involving the exploitation . . . → Read More: Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona

‘Tis the Season for Defrauding: The 7 Biggest Holiday Scams [Fraud]

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 15th, 2010%

# fraud Human beings have been inventing ways to trick, swindle, and cheat one another since, well, always. And it just so happens that the season of giving perfectly coincides with the season of (unlawful) taking. Humbug! More »
email scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: ‘Tis the Season for Defrauding: The 7 Biggest Holiday Scams [Fraud]

Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 13th, 2010%

by jessica mullen

Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

Stephen Harris is the owner of the Law Office of Stephen Harris and a renowned federal criminal defense lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina. According to Harris, defending yourself against credit card fraud can be extremely difficult because the facts are often stacked up against you in these types . . . → Read More: Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

Debit cards a magnet for fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

Little White Lies

Image by Thomas Hawk
Gas stations now typically require you to enter in your zip code when purchasing gas. They do this because occasionally thieves try to use stolen credit cards at their pumps.

As a credit card holder you are not on the hook for charges on a stolen card. But the merchants . . . → Read More: Debit cards a magnet for fraud

PROPAGANDIST AL GORE’S Very Own PERSONAL CLIMATEGATE EMAIL LIE To WHITEWASH The FRAUD

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

An attempt by a journalist to ask Al Gore to correct the record on the Climategate emails scandal was met once again with an armed response from UN security thugs at the Copenhagen climate change summit. For the second time in three days, journalist and film maker Phelim McAleer was met with physical resistance from UN . . . → Read More: PROPAGANDIST AL GORE’S Very Own PERSONAL CLIMATEGATE EMAIL LIE To WHITEWASH The FRAUD

SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2010%

SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top Securities and Exchange Commission official said on Monday the number of fraud schemes is on the rise, taking billions of dollars from Americans, and warned investors to…
Read more on Reuters

Police arrest man accused of running scam for over a year
Police have arrested a man they say . . . → Read More: SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing

Q&A: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 11th, 2010%

Question by Linds: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?
I recently had a credit card fraud done in riverside county california and need to know the steps to take to prosecute and the maximum sentence for someone who has committed credit card fraud against my account. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer . . . → Read More: Q&A: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?

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

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 9th, 2010%

by Aranami

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?

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

Woman pleads guilty to wire fraud, ID theft

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

Sebelius And Holder Announce New Tools To Prevent And Fight Fraud At Boston Regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit

eMail Fraud

Sirius Satellite Radio Commits Serious Credit Card Fraud

In cases of credit card fraud, is there a dollar amount before the bank calls in law enforcement?

Identity Theft and Credit Fraud Protection – Michael Madsen and Experian

Fraud, forgery arrests in case of man, woman, found buried in neighbor’s yard in South Daytona

‘Tis the Season for Defrauding: The 7 Biggest Holiday Scams [Fraud]

Defend Yourself against Credit Card Fraud

Debit cards a magnet for fraud

PROPAGANDIST AL GORE’S Very Own PERSONAL CLIMATEGATE EMAIL LIE To WHITEWASH The FRAUD

SEC sees financial fraud cases increasing

Q&A: How to prosecute someone who has done Credit Card Fraud?

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

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