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Identity theft in india: causes and precautionary measures

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 1st, 2011%

by The Pageman

Identity theft in india: causes and precautionary measures

There is no doubt in this fact that today we are technology slaves. In the course of an ordinary, busy day, we mail our bills, call our doctor on our cell phone, order new cheques using internet, or apply for a bank loan. Chances are there . . . → Read More: Identity theft in india: causes and precautionary measures

don’t u think kimberly williams-paisley (michelle brawn in “the identity theft” )looks so much like lindsay ?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 27th, 2011%

by The Pageman

Question by melanie: don’t u think kimberly williams-paisley (michelle brawn in “the identity theft” )looks so much like lindsay ?
don’t u think kimberly williams-paisley (michelle brawn in “the identity theft”) looks so much like lindsay lohan?i think she’s so much like her but she’s prettier & has a nice skin & even her . . . → Read More: don’t u think kimberly williams-paisley (michelle brawn in “the identity theft” )looks so much like lindsay ?

Now, if someone steals MY identity, “identity theft”, can the IRS go after THEM for my back taxes?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 25th, 2011%

by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Question by ………..: Now, if someone steals MY identity, “identity theft”, can the IRS go after THEM for my back taxes?
I mean, if they want my identity, the CAN HAVE IT ALL, LOCK STOCK AND BARREL. Isn’t that or doesn’t that sound fair/fair???

Best answer:

Answer by trothis is more . . . → Read More: Now, if someone steals MY identity, “identity theft”, can the IRS go after THEM for my back taxes?

WHAT WERE THE TOP TEN IDENTITY THEFT SCAMS IN 2010?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 10th, 2011%

WHAT WERE THE TOP TEN IDENTITY THEFT SCAMS IN 2010?

Statistics show that crimes related to identity theft are definitely on the rise. No matter where you live, identity thieves are everywhere, preying over off-guard victims. Odds are that somebody you know may have fallen a victim of this crime and, hopefully, you have not become another . . . → Read More: WHAT WERE THE TOP TEN IDENTITY THEFT SCAMS IN 2010?

Postal Service Raises Awareness About Scams, Identity Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2011%

In difficult economic times, authorities said theyve seen a jump in scams.
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Postal Service Raises Awareness About Scams, Identity Theft

Identity theft and impostor scams among top consumer complaints last year, FTC says

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 8th, 2011%

The Federal Trade Commission received more complaints about identity theft in 2010 than any other issue. A total of 1.3 million complaints came into the FTC last year and 19%, or 250,854, of those were related to identity theft, the government agency said in a report released on Monday. This marks the 11th year in a . . . → Read More: Identity theft and impostor scams among top consumer complaints last year, FTC says

If one is an “Identity Theft” Clone, is it morally correct to pay the “Host’s” bill if they are unable to ???

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 7th, 2011%

by pollas

Question by Lord Sesshomaru Atheati Warlord: If one is an “Identity Theft” Clone, is it morally correct to pay the “Host’s” bill if they are unable to ???
IF, for the sake of argument, one is using (cloning) a “clean” identity not to steal or deprive, but simply to avoid “problems” with “Homeland Stupidity”, the . . . → Read More: If one is an “Identity Theft” Clone, is it morally correct to pay the “Host’s” bill if they are unable to ???

How many out there have been victims of “identity theft” ?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 5th, 2011%

Question by : How many out there have been victims of “identity theft” ?
lets get em !

Best answer:

Answer by gooplicI have more than once

Give your answer to this . . . → Read More: How many out there have been victims of “identity theft” ?

Is it possible to sue due to an “Attempted Identity Theft?”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 2nd, 2011%

by Ivan Walsh

Question by kslice917: Is it possible to sue due to an “Attempted Identity Theft?”?
I was just sent an e-mail, please read it by going to/clicking http://users.zoominternet.net/~orrcmaweb/scam.txt

I am not happy with the fact that this company/individual is trying to steal my identity and I think it’s time they learned their lesson. I would . . . → Read More: Is it possible to sue due to an “Attempted Identity Theft?”?

Have you suffered from “identity theft”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 21st, 2011%

Question by cracker: Have you suffered from “identity theft”?
(inspired by Donna W)

Have you suffered from “identity theft” of any kind? I myself recntly discovered from a credit reference agency that someone had a few years earlier taken out a £3,000 loan and put it down to me. I myself take all computer security seriously so it . . . → Read More: Have you suffered from “identity theft”?

Is it Illegal & Considered “Identity Theft” if someone just temporarily “borrows” another’s identity?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 18th, 2011%

by Villain Media, LLC.

Question by moni: Is it Illegal & Considered “Identity Theft” if someone just temporarily “borrows” another’s identity?
Is it considered illegal identity theft if someone, just temporarily borrows another person’s identity with no intention to defraud anyone, or ruin anyone’s credit.

For example, if a person with no SSN uses a . . . → Read More: Is it Illegal & Considered “Identity Theft” if someone just temporarily “borrows” another’s identity?

The Business of Identity Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 13th, 2011%

The Business of Identity Theft

Q: I use PayPal to accept credit cards for my online collectibles business. I recently received an email that my PayPal account was going to expire in five days if I didn’t click a link in the email and give them my PayPal account information. Being naturally paranoid I decided not to . . . → Read More: The Business of Identity Theft

POLL: Can you name some “internet scams”? Identity theft?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 12th, 2011%

Question by A Zebra Striking: POLL: Can you name some “internet scams”? Identity theft?
There are so many. Just want to see HOW MANY we can come up with!!!

Keep it going….thx!

Best answer:

Answer by Wascally Wabbitfake bank e-mails asking for personal info

What do you think? . . . → Read More: POLL: Can you name some “internet scams”? Identity theft?

Q&A: What is the difference between “identity theft” and “using false documents”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 9th, 2011%

by deadmanjones

Question by Haleiwa Bound: What is the difference between “identity theft” and “using false documents”?
When a citizen of the US is caught with someone else’s ID…it is “identify theft” punishable by law.

When an il-legal a-lien steals someones ID they are only using “false papers” or “flase documents”

Why the double standards?

Best answer:

Answer by bobwhen ur . . . → Read More: Q&A: What is the difference between “identity theft” and “using false documents”?

Q&A: Where do we go to get identity theft protection?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 1st, 2011%

Question by tona byrnes: Where do we go to get identity theft protection?
Where do I go to get identity theft protection?What does this do and is it worth the fees?

Best answer:

Answer by JonathanThere is nothing that an identity theft company can do for you that you can not do yourself. Well, the only thing is . . . → Read More: Q&A: Where do we go to get identity theft protection?

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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Identity theft in india: causes and precautionary measures

don’t u think kimberly williams-paisley (michelle brawn in “the identity theft” )looks so much like lindsay ?

Now, if someone steals MY identity, “identity theft”, can the IRS go after THEM for my back taxes?

WHAT WERE THE TOP TEN IDENTITY THEFT SCAMS IN 2010?

Postal Service Raises Awareness About Scams, Identity Theft

Identity theft and impostor scams among top consumer complaints last year, FTC says

If one is an “Identity Theft” Clone, is it morally correct to pay the “Host’s” bill if they are unable to ???

How many out there have been victims of “identity theft” ?

Is it possible to sue due to an “Attempted Identity Theft?”?

Have you suffered from “identity theft”?

Is it Illegal & Considered “Identity Theft” if someone just temporarily “borrows” another’s identity?

The Business of Identity Theft

POLL: Can you name some “internet scams”? Identity theft?

Q&A: What is the difference between “identity theft” and “using false documents”?

Q&A: Where do we go to get identity theft protection?

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