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what is the major constroversy?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 11th, 2011%

Question by carlos c: what is the major constroversy?
NOT GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR AT THE PUMP;
ARIZ. SHORTCHANGED BY THE HEAT; ACTIVISTS PURSUE FAIRER FILL-UPS
Each time drivers fill their fuel tanks in Arizona’s simmering summers, they likely see $ 1 or more evaporate.

Because gasoline expands in the heat, that’s the estimated dollar amount of . . . → Read More: what is the major constroversy?

what is the major controversy?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 9th, 2011%

by Dead Man!

Question by carlos c: what is the major controversy?
NOT GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR AT THE PUMP;
ARIZ. SHORTCHANGED BY THE HEAT; ACTIVISTS PURSUE FAIRER FILL-UPS
Each time drivers fill their fuel tanks in Arizona’s simmering summers, they likely see $ 1 or more evaporate.

Because gasoline expands in the heat, that’s the estimated . . . → Read More: what is the major controversy?

Major computer troubles after the deletion of “Antivirus XP 2010″ (volume broken, not valid win32 app, etc)?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 12th, 2011%

Question by Ryuushi: Major computer troubles after the deletion of “Antivirus XP 2010″ (volume broken, not valid win32 app, etc)?
Ok, so here’s the story -
The other day I seem to have picked up this internet scam, “Antivirus XP 2010″, which barred me from browsing the internet and tried to get me to buy fake software. I . . . → Read More: Major computer troubles after the deletion of “Antivirus XP 2010″ (volume broken, not valid win32 app, etc)?

Experian Provides Insight Into Credit Card Trends of the Top 20 Major Metropolitan Areas

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 10th, 2010%

Experian Provides Insight Into Credit Card Trends of the Top 20 Major Metropolitan Areas
ExperianÂ®, the global information services company, released its findings today on credit card trends, which provide insight into U.S. card usage. The study shows that nationally, consumers are opening 26 percent fewer credit cards* than they were three years ago.

Major manure spill in Clayton County

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 13th, 2010%

Major manure spill in Clayton County
GARNAVILLO, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a major manure spill in eastern Clayton County.

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ID theft is major risk in county

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 5th, 2010%

ID theft is major risk in county
Solano County ranks 18th out of 375 large metro areas nationwide for identity theft complaints, a new federal report reveals.The Federal Trade Commission’s 2010 Consumer Sentinel Network Complaint Report also shows the Vallejo-Fairfield Metropolitan Statistical Area was the

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FTC crams a major crammer as phone fraud goes global

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 5th, 2010%

FTC crams a major crammer as phone fraud goes global
It’s as much fun to be on the receiving end of a “cramming” as the name suggests. Dodgy companies have long slapped monthly charges on people’s local phone bills thanks to a practice called “LEC billing,” and few phone users notice the charges for months. When they . . . → Read More: FTC crams a major crammer as phone fraud goes global

Police: Major ID Theft, Crime Ring Busted

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 3rd, 2010%

Police: Major ID Theft, Crime Ring Busted
Eight men and women have been arrested so far. Police say they are still looking for others who played a role in the crime ring.

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Major Medicare fraud crackdown in 3 states

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 21st, 2009%

Major Medicare fraud crackdown in 3 states
The Associated Press: “Federal agents arrested 26 suspects in three states Tuesday, including a doctor and nurses, in a major crackdown on Medicare fraud totaling $61 million in separate scams. Arrests in Miami, Brooklyn and Detroit included a Florida doctor accused of running a $40 million home health care scheme . . . → Read More: Major Medicare fraud crackdown in 3 states

Does 24 Hour Fitness Gives Major Rip Offs When Selling Protein Bars?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 3rd, 2009%

I am talking promax protein bars
I want to buy a box from it, but is there any better place i can buy that gives a better deal than them
(not ordering of internet) im talking about stores, convinent shops…
I remember one fo their boxes cost 30 bucks
while each bar alone is 1.50 does anyone remember how much . . . → Read More: Does 24 Hour Fitness Gives Major Rip Offs When Selling Protein Bars?

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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