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Spartanburg officers warn public of holiday scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 12th, 2011%

A Spartanburg woman recently received a check for $ 4,450 in the mail.
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Beware of holiday shipping email scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 3rd, 2011%

I received an email about a delivery problem with a package. It asked me to download a label. Is this some sort of scam?
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Careful — Scams abound during holiday season

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2011%

Police are warning Rim Country residents to watch out for the Grinch this holiday season — swindlers hoping to cash in on the giving spirit. Con artists are using some of the same old tricks to dupe givers; sending a “winning” check and asking for money to cover the taxes, saying a grandchild is in trouble . . . → Read More: Careful — Scams abound during holiday season

Tips from Philadelphia’s district attorney on holiday scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 24th, 2011%

Among the many scams to be aware of over the long holiday shopping weekend, the award for best name goes to smishing.
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Police issue warning on holiday scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 19th, 2011%

“Patricia, this is Mr. Foster from the bank,” said a voice on the other line not long after Patricia Drew, 76, answered her phone Friday.
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How to spot, avoid holiday scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 13th, 2011%

Personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich helps you stay one step ahead of would-be thieves
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12 online holiday scams to avoid

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 10th, 2011%

Check out a dozen of the “most dangerous online scams” this holiday season, and give yourself the an early gift, the gift of knowledge.
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Don’t Waste Your Money: Holiday watch for internet scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 20th, 2011%

Many of us let our guard down during Christmas season, especially online. We like to think everyone is of good cheer this time of year but unfortunately, they are not, and you have to be more diligent for online scams.
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How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 24th, 2011%

How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

The holidays bring joy and a sense of well-being for most people. With the numerous parties, activities, family get-togethers, and holiday shopping, you may find that you are very busy and may not pay attention to potential scams and rip-offs. Here are some tips that will keep you . . . → Read More: How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

Holiday skating at the Ice Arena

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 30th, 2010%

Holiday skating at the Ice Arena
The Casper Ice Arena is offering $ 5 Skate All Day during the holiday break from school. Admission is $ 5 Dec. 22-24, Dec. 27-31 and Jan. 3-7 for skating from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The daily admission includes free skate rental and a helmet, which is recommended for beginning . . . → Read More: Holiday skating at the Ice Arena

‘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 »
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Beware of smishing, vishing scams this holiday season

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 9th, 2010%

Scams using electronic media (emails, computers, hand heldd devices, cell phones, et al) are increasing at an alarming rate. As the capability of technology continues to rapidly expand, so too do the criminals who take advantage of the pitfalls inherent in them.
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The Top 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 2nd, 2010%

Gadgets, software and digital gear are among the most popular gifts for the holiday season. But the holidays bring out the worst in many retailers and if you’re not up on what means what, you are ripe to be scammed. Here are the top scams to avoid. Digital Journal — Did you overpay? Did you buy . . . → Read More: The Top 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 2nd, 2010%

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
The federal government is cracking down on illegal shopping websites – just in time for the holiday season. Yesterday, the government announced it had seized and blocked 82 websites that had been accused of selling counterfeit and pirated goods. ‘Good Morning America’ provides tips for helping your spot the top 5 holiday shopping . . . → Read More: Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

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

Spartanburg officers warn public of holiday scams

Beware of holiday shipping email scams

Careful — Scams abound during holiday season

Tips from Philadelphia’s district attorney on holiday scams

Police issue warning on holiday scams

How to spot, avoid holiday scams

12 online holiday scams to avoid

Don’t Waste Your Money: Holiday watch for internet scams

How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

Holiday skating at the Ice Arena

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

Beware of smishing, vishing scams this holiday season

The Top 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

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