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Coming to a phone near you: more ads

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 8th, 2010%

Coming to a phone near you: more ads
Mobile phone users could soon see more promotional messages delivered.

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AP: Ponzi collapses more than tripled in ’09

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 31st, 2009%

AP: Ponzi collapses more than tripled in ’09
It was a rough year for Ponzi schemes in the U.S. An Associated Press analysis of all 50 states shows that the recession caused nearly four times as many pyramid scheme collapses in 2009 as there were in 2008.

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No More Spam And Junk Mail Please

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2009%

You may imagine a world wide web where there is no more spam. That would be wonderful. However, the reality is that the spamming operations of a relatively small number of internet users result in the massive amounts of spam that are being sent on a daily basis. Sad, but true. It takes only one fly . . . → Read More: No More Spam And Junk Mail Please

How To Avoid Some Of The More Common Home Business Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 25th, 2009%

We’ve all seen the ads that proclaim you can earn thousands of dollars working from home. Some even state, “Fire your boss”. The problem with the vast majority of these ads, if not all of them, is that they are getting people all hyped up over something that doesn’t even exist. The truth is that 99 . . . → Read More: How To Avoid Some Of The More Common Home Business Scams

China cracks down on more than 3,000 pyramid sales gangs

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 25th, 2009%

China cracks down on more than 3,000 pyramid sales gangs
China’s Ministry of Public Security announced Friday it has cracked down on more than 3,000 gangs involved in pyramid sales schemes in a one hundred day campaign ending Oct. 20. The ministry cracked more than 2,200 pyramid sales cases, which involved a total amount of 7.1 billion . . . → Read More: China cracks down on more than 3,000 pyramid sales gangs

Knowing What Is Identity Theft Can Help You In More Ways Than One

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2009%

There are a lot of identity theft cases being reported today and many millions of dollars are being lost as a consequence. It will therefore pay to take a closer look at what is identity theft because the more knowledgeable you are about this particular form of theft, the better equipped you will be to prevent . . . → Read More: Knowing What Is Identity Theft Can Help You In More Ways Than One

Identity Theft Resources – Learn More Identity Theft Prevention

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2009%

The crime of identity theft gets increasing attention. In 2005, ABC News conducted a poll that indicated consumer concerns about identity theft had risen sharply. They reported that, in 1998, fewer than 40% of U.S. adults were concerned about identity theft. By 2005, over 70% of all adults were worried that their personal information could be . . . → Read More: Identity Theft Resources – Learn More Identity Theft Prevention

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By Ripoffs Scams, on December 5th, 2009%

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Fun Printable Christmas Cards, Birthday Invitations & More.

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 4th, 2009%

Fun Printable Christmas Cards, Birthday Invitations & More.

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Sell Your Site For More.

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 23rd, 2009%

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Ripped Abs and No More Back Pain Series – Part IV

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 21st, 2009%

Interview With Jim Smith, CSCS – Author of Combat Core

I recently had a chance to sit down with Jim Smith, CSCS of the Diesel Crew and the author of Combat Core (replace Combat Core with your hoplink). I was able to get the low down on his new product and talk to him about what “real” . . . → Read More: Ripped Abs and No More Back Pain Series – Part IV

Making Math More Fun – Math Games Package.

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 9th, 2009%

Fun Math Games For School Or Homeschool Education – Printable Board Games, Card Games And Game Sheets For Children. Educational Games Ready For The Classroom Or Home. Makes Math Fun And Easy. Kids, Teachers And Parents . . . → Read More: Making Math More Fun – Math Games Package.

Are You More Susceptible to Credit Card Fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 6th, 2009%

Of course, anyone that owns a credit card is at risk of falling victim to credit card fraud, as this type of activity is rife these days with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated methods in order to commit fraudulent crimes relating to credit cards and even debit cards/bank accounts.

However, according to a recent report there . . . → Read More: Are You More Susceptible to Credit Card Fraud?

Bank Scam’s Becoming More Frequent

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 5th, 2009%

Scams targeting your account information are getting more frequent. The ones I have seen are in the forms of emails, phone calls, or text messages informing the recipient that their account has been suspended and they will need to call a customer service number. Once they have you on the line they will want you to . . . → Read More: Bank Scam’s Becoming More Frequent

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

Coming to a phone near you: more ads

AP: Ponzi collapses more than tripled in ’09

No More Spam And Junk Mail Please

How To Avoid Some Of The More Common Home Business Scams

China cracks down on more than 3,000 pyramid sales gangs

Knowing What Is Identity Theft Can Help You In More Ways Than One

Identity Theft Resources – Learn More Identity Theft Prevention

Fun Printable Christmas Cards, Birthday Invitations & More.

Fun Printable Christmas Cards, Birthday Invitations & More.

Fun Printable Christmas Cards, Birthday Invitations & More.

Sell Your Site For More.

Ripped Abs and No More Back Pain Series – Part IV

Making Math More Fun – Math Games Package.

Are You More Susceptible to Credit Card Fraud?

Bank Scam’s Becoming More Frequent

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