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Scientology re Business Scams Day 6 of Holiday Tips

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 31st, 2010%

Hubbard realized there was a great deal of money in business people and thus he created WISE which is Scientology’s Business Management arm. ALL Scientology businesses are part of WISE and they have to pay 10 percent to Scientology Management. Their main pitch is they can make your business more money. Here I explain how it . . . → Read More: Scientology re Business Scams Day 6 of Holiday Tips

Holiday Scams and Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 29th, 2010%

Holiday Scams and Theft
The holiday season is approaching and the Sacramento Police Department wants residents to be aware of opportunistic criminals and the scams that run rampant during this time of year
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Just what makes these blokes tick?
AUSTRALIAN sport is in the midst of a full-blown tick epidemic. I offer as proof, the . . . → Read More: Holiday Scams and Theft

BotNets Multiplying as Spammers Prepare for Holiday Sales

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 23rd, 2010%

BotNets Multiplying as Spammers Prepare for Holiday Sales
Security researchers analyzing spam and virus activity in third quarter 2010 saw an uptick in virus activity, hinting at new botnets on the rise.

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Find Christmas Holiday Decorations Fast Online!

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 20th, 2010%

Finding the perfect Christmas holiday decorations, gifts, ornaments can be a challenge. You want something unique and top-quality, but you don’t want to spend a fortune. You don’t mind paying a fair price, but if you could find a real bargain, that would be even better, right?

Well, it’s that time of year again. The crowds are . . . → Read More: Find Christmas Holiday Decorations Fast Online!

Don’t let a scammer ruin your holiday

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 2nd, 2010%

Don’t let a scammer ruin your holiday
It’s the Christmas season and you’d “Better watch out!” because scammers are coming to town through your Internet connection.

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Police warn of holiday scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 27th, 2009%

Police warn of holiday scams
JONESBORO — Local law enforcement officers say this time of year lends itself to scam artists who try to take advantage of the holiday charity and cheer of others.

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Officials warn of holiday charity scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2009%

Officials warn of holiday charity scams
As people open their hearts and wallets to charitable organizations, officials say it is important to know who is receiving their donations and how they will be used.

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Warning: Be On Lookout For Holiday Scammers

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2009%

Warning: Be On Lookout For Holiday Scammers
The holidays can bring out the best in a lot of people, but this time of year can also bring out the worst in some others. From charity scams and shopping fraud to phony Christmas cards phishing for your personal information, CBS 2 has a heads up on some of . . . → Read More: Warning: Be On Lookout For Holiday Scammers

Don’t fall for holiday scams: How to tell if a charity is legitimate

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2009%

Don’t fall for holiday scams: How to tell if a charity is legitimate
The Better Business Bureau in St. Louis warns donors to be wary of scammers posing as legitimate charities during the holiday season.

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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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