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This sounds like a scam “FILL LOGIN DETAILS OR LOSE ACCOUNT”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 1st, 2011%

by Snurb

Question by Ian: This sounds like a scam “FILL LOGIN DETAILS OR LOSE ACCOUNT”?
I recieved this e-mail the other day, but it doesn’t sound legit. I thought Yahoo! didnt ask for passwords.

Flag this messageFILL LOGIN DETAILS OR LOSE ACCOUNTWednesday, February 24, 2010 11:05 AM
From: “YAHOO EMAIL UPGRADE” Add sender to ContactsTo: undisclosed-recipients

Dear Yahoo . . . → Read More: This sounds like a scam “FILL LOGIN DETAILS OR LOSE ACCOUNT”?

Twitter – Why Twitter’s Like a Pyramid Scheme

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 17th, 2011%

by goldberg

Twitter – Why Twitter’s Like a Pyramid Scheme

<P>On the surface (or to the outsider) all Twitter seems is people just sending out very short “blog posts” about what they’re doing at that moment and nothing else.</P><P>For example how . . . → Read More: Twitter – Why Twitter’s Like a Pyramid Scheme

Q&A: How to stop receiving junk mails like “British Lottery Promotion”, “Micro Soft Award” etc.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 21st, 2011%

by Scott.Webb

Question by Madan Mohan M: How to stop receiving junk mails like “British Lottery Promotion”, “Micro Soft Award” etc.?
Everyday I receive numbers of such junk mails and keep on marking them as “Spam”, but they keep on coming to my mailbox. How to stop them?

Best answer:

Answer by echinopsis#1: Yahoo has a spamguard filter, but . . . → Read More: Q&A: How to stop receiving junk mails like “British Lottery Promotion”, “Micro Soft Award” etc.?

Meteorologists can’t even predict what the weather will be like TOMORROW, yet Al Gore can predict “G.W” ?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 8th, 2011%

by Jim Linwood

Question by quarterback: Meteorologists can’t even predict what the weather will be like TOMORROW, yet Al Gore can predict “G.W” ?
If the weather man can’t even predict what the weather will be like tomorrow…how can Al Gore predict the weather in 50 years?

- This is a valid question. “Man-made global warming is a . . . → Read More: Meteorologists can’t even predict what the weather will be like TOMORROW, yet Al Gore can predict “G.W” ?

Q&A: Have you ever received an email like this…?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 8th, 2011%

by Snurb

Question by lashes_7_27: Have you ever received an email like this…?
The email will state that the sender is a person from another country that is choosing you to be their beneficiary of someone they once knew, who has pasted on and has no childern or next of kin to pass money on to…I mean . . . → Read More: Q&A: Have you ever received an email like this…?

Opportunities Comes and Go But Only Few Stays Forever Like Picmoney and Adsenselover

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 28th, 2011%

Opportunities Comes and Go But Only Few Stays Forever Like Picmoney and Adsenselover

Anyone who’s ever been online should, by now, be aware of the hundreds of “work from home” internet based companies that are consistently advertised in various websites. One of the more popular is “doing surveys for cash.”

There are literally hundreds of online survey . . . → Read More: Opportunities Comes and Go But Only Few Stays Forever Like Picmoney and Adsenselover

Q&A: Do people still use the word “scam” like to say they made out?

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 10th, 2011%

Question by im serious: Do people still use the word “scam” like to say they made out?
i was a teen in the late 80s early 90s and i remember people use to say “did you guys scam” or “we only scammed”

im just laughing about it right now…
like only kissing

Best answer:

Answer by Lorielol. never heard that . . . → Read More: Q&A: Do people still use the word “scam” like to say they made out?

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 ?

Do you ever feel like a failure if you don’t get the jumble of letters to “confirm your email and stop spam” ?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 11th, 2011%

by cambodia4kidsorg

Question by Lt. Dan: Do you ever feel like a failure if you don’t get the jumble of letters to “confirm your email and stop spam” ?
Sometimes I get it on the first try, others make me work for that email!

Best answer:

Answer by Yasmin Cyes?

Give your answer to this . . . → Read More: Do you ever feel like a failure if you don’t get the jumble of letters to “confirm your email and stop spam” ?

What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2011%

Question by PhilDog: What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.
I found a charge for $ 29.99 on my VISA card bill. I did get a phone number with them about a year ago, But was waiting for it to expire so . . . → Read More: What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.

Q&A: Why do people trust a propaganda movie like the “GLOBAL WARMING GREAT SWINDLE” ?

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 26th, 2011%

Question by N – Lothringer Bur: Why do people trust a propaganda movie like the “GLOBAL WARMING GREAT SWINDLE” ?
I invite you to read the critics made to the movies and how Mr Durkin answers by f—k you. Very scientific.

Shouldn´t we keep the debat if there is one at a higher level without taking things out . . . → Read More: Q&A: Why do people trust a propaganda movie like the “GLOBAL WARMING GREAT SWINDLE” ?

What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2011%

Question by JimmyB: What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?
I’ve been looking at craigslist personals ads, and several have responded to me by sending me a link to a verification site, Adult Face Book, or Adult My Space, etc… They all want credit card information, . . . → Read More: What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

DIY 3D Kinect Hacks like Tony Stark! Black Friday Scams! $500 PC, 3 Tips for Better Streaming Video

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 10th, 2011%

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By Ripoffs Scams, on November 8th, 2010%

www.youtube.com CLICK ON THAT LINK TO LEAVE THE ANNOTATIONS. THIS IS MY 40SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL . . . → Read More: Free ANNOTATIONS!! Post What Ever you LIKE!

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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Twitter – Why Twitter’s Like a Pyramid Scheme

Q&A: How to stop receiving junk mails like “British Lottery Promotion”, “Micro Soft Award” etc.?

Meteorologists can’t even predict what the weather will be like TOMORROW, yet Al Gore can predict “G.W” ?

Q&A: Have you ever received an email like this…?

Opportunities Comes and Go But Only Few Stays Forever Like Picmoney and Adsenselover

Q&A: Do people still use the word “scam” like to say they made out?

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

Do you ever feel like a failure if you don’t get the jumble of letters to “confirm your email and stop spam” ?

What gives Yahoo the right to charge money on my VISA card? I didn’t ! Looks like a “scam” to me.

Q&A: Why do people trust a propaganda movie like the “GLOBAL WARMING GREAT SWINDLE” ?

What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

DIY 3D Kinect Hacks like Tony Stark! Black Friday Scams! $500 PC, 3 Tips for Better Streaming Video

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