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My son wants an on-line “accredited” program that gives a high school diploma. Anyone been through one?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 19th, 2011%

Question by delux_version: My son wants an on-line “accredited” program that gives a high school diploma. Anyone been through one?
Cost is no problem, and I want to know the horror stories too! Is it better for him to go to a regular in-class community college for this? I just want to make sure he isn’t being . . . → Read More: My son wants an on-line “accredited” program that gives a high school diploma. Anyone been through one?

Colorado ranks high for scam victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 27th, 2011%

Colorado ranks high for scam victims
Colorado ranks as the state with the second-most scam victims.
Read more on FOX21 Colorado Springs

Cell phones may be exempt to telemarketers
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller spoke in the Purdue Memorial Union Monday to raise awareness of a proposed bill that would change the state’s Do Not Call List to allow cell . . . → Read More: Colorado ranks high for scam victims

Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins make you Happy and High ~

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 9th, 2010%

It’s true that delicious sweet chocolate is making people high. It is a drug. is it harmful or good for you? We talk about a few interesting topics, such as allergies, medical scams, natural health etc. This was supposed to be on the peterappleseed channel, but that one is having trouble . . . → Read More: Chocolate Chip Walnut Muffins make you Happy and High ~

High court will consider immigrant adoption case

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 25th, 2010%

High court will consider immigrant adoption case
Kansas City — The Missouri Supreme Court has agreed to review the case of a woman from Guatemala who said she never consented to her son’s adoption by a southwest Missouri couple while she was in jail for immigration violations.

Read more on The . . . → Read More: High court will consider immigrant adoption case

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 …

Are Retirees At a High Risk of Identity Theft?

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 1st, 2010%

Are Retirees At a High Risk of Identity Theft?
WALTHAM, Mass.—-IdentityTruth, the leading provider of a new breed of identity theft monitoring services to help consumers avoid identity theft and safeguard their privacy and identity, today is sharing its tips for avoiding ID theft when preparing for retirement or when retired.

Read more on Business Wire via . . . → Read More: Are Retirees At a High Risk of Identity Theft?

High winds rip through Colorado’s Front Range

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 27th, 2010%

High winds rip through Colorado’s Front Range
The pounding winds that raked the Front Range on Saturday and Monday were unseasonal, coincidental and unlikely to repeat themselves right away, weather experts said.

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Bobcats fans pay high prices to attend first playoff game

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 22nd, 2010%

Bobcats fans pay high prices to attend first playoff game
Bobcats fans are paying top dollar to witness the first home playoff game in franchise history. The Bobcats will take on the Orlando Magic Saturday in front of a sold out crowd.

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Alaska high school band performs Wednesday at Bishop Museum

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 18th, 2010%

Alaska high school band performs Wednesday at Bishop Museum
Alaska’s Barrow High School band, an award-winning 45-piece band, performs 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bishop Museum’s Great Lawn as part of the band’s island-wide tour.

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Worldwide Merchant Services Just Launched a Brand New, No-Limit, High Risk / Offshore Merchant Account Program

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 3rd, 2010%

Worldwide Merchant Services Just Launched a Brand New, No-Limit, High Risk / Offshore Merchant Account Program
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – 03/03/10) – High risk merchants are service providers with businesses that have a high turnover, an increased risk of fraud, and high credit rate. Merchants who run high risk businesses have a hard time finding a company . . . → Read More: Worldwide Merchant Services Just Launched a Brand New, No-Limit, High Risk / Offshore Merchant Account Program

High Yield Investing

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 25th, 2010%

What does High Yield Really Mean?

High yield investing has taken on a totally new dimension since the introduction of the internet and the basic personal computer. In the United States, a high yield account is considered to be anything over 5% monthly. Of curse as the old adage goes, the higher the yield the larger the . . . → Read More: High Yield Investing

Orissa high court orders CBI probe into derivative scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2009%

Orissa high court orders CBI probe into derivative scam
The Orissa High Court Thursday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe into the alleged Rs.25 lakh crore (Rs.25 trillion) derivative scam.

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What Is The Scam With All The High Streets Having Tons Of Charity Shops Who Is Ripping Who Off?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 28th, 2009%

What Are The Differences Between High School Dating And College Dating?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 21st, 2009%

The question says it all! What are the pros and cons about high school dating and college dating? Give your . . . → Read More: What Are The Differences Between High School Dating And College Dating?

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.

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