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What Happens When People Actually Fall For Those Nigerian Email Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 14th, 2012%

Just in case you needed a couple more reasons to delete that Nigerian email scam in your inbox, how about about kidnapping and the stinging international embarrassment for falling for the scam? That's what happened to a South Korean father and daughter who thought they were cashing in on tens of millions of dollars and instead . . . → Read More: What Happens When People Actually Fall For Those Nigerian Email Scams

Scam Alert: People Being Targeted Through Email

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 30th, 2011%

The holiday season means peak time for traveling, and it also means scammers are out in full force.
email scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Scam Alert: People Being Targeted Through Email

Q&A: Do you base your story characters on real people?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 4th, 2011%

by zandwacht

Question by Alisha: Do you base your story characters on real people?
I do, but I try to change them a bit in case I get in trouble for “identity theft” haha

Best answer:

Answer by MaxMost of my characters (and plots) take on a life of their own and seem to be based of . . . → Read More: Q&A: Do you base your story characters on real people?

When people pray “IN Jesus name”, don’t you think it would be a good idea?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 13th, 2011%

by jericho1ne

Question by Midge: When people pray “IN Jesus name”, don’t you think it would be a good idea?
that they actually be “IN” Jesus’ name? Aren’t alot of people guilty of “Identity Theft”

Best answer:

Answer by celebduathExcellent point. Somehow it’s become a popular practice to tack the words, “in Jesus’ name” onto the end of prayers . . . → Read More: When people pray “IN Jesus name”, don’t you think it would be a good idea?

Why are so many people scared of network marketing?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 21st, 2011%

Question by Mike_aus: Why are so many people scared of network marketing?
I’ve noticed that many people are scared to try any form of income generation other than a 9-5 job. These same people tell me they WANT to be wealthy, yet when I suggest they look at LEGITIMATE network marketing options they get scared and think . . . → Read More: Why are so many people scared of network marketing?

Older people fall for internet scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 28th, 2011%

Older people often fall for internet scams and then fail to report the fraud, a study found.
email scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Older people fall for internet scams

Why do people automatically assume paid email, survey sites are scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 22nd, 2011%

Question by maddogsangel24: Why do people automatically assume paid email, survey sites are scams?
They are free to join, and give you the option if you want to want to do spend a few bucks here and there to do free trials. I am a member of cash crate and have made money. So what, they spam . . . → Read More: Why do people automatically assume paid email, survey sites are scams?

Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 12th, 2011%

by mdverde

Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

[On the evening before his execution by a British firing squad for his part in the Easter Rebellion in Dublin in 1916, Padraic Pearse etched a few lines from his own poem, "The Rebel", on the wall . . . → Read More: Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

Who Is Jay Kubassek? Is He Real? What Are People Saying About Him?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 11th, 2011%

Jay Kubassek – Founder of CarbonCopyPRO & Internet Entrepreneur jaykubassek.com/ – Cached In six short years, Canadian entrepreneur Jay Kubassek went from working on a farm to selling mufflers at a Kansas City Midas shop to revolutionizing … About Jay – 99% – Blog ► Jay Kubassek – Founder of CarbonCopyPRO & Internet Entrepreneur www.jaykubassek.com/jay-kubassek/ – . . . → Read More: Who Is Jay Kubassek? Is He Real? What Are People Saying About Him?

please explain to me what is “spam”. What is it good for; what do people do with it? Also, how do I stop

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 10th, 2011%

Question by lynn: please explain to me what is “spam”. What is it good for; what do people do with it? Also, how do I stop
bulk mail from coming to my yahoo email? Its most aggravating.

Best answer:

Answer by dadknowsspam is modern day version of junk mail. It is mostly used to gather personal information . . . → Read More: please explain to me what is “spam”. What is it good for; what do people do with it? Also, how do I stop

7 Reasons Why People Shop Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 1st, 2011%

by Anonymous9000

7 Reasons Why People Shop Online

The World Wide Web is not only a source for information but it is also a virtual shopping mall for consumers everywhere. It is no wonder why people shop online these days, rather than going to a shopping mall. Imagine shopping from the comfort of your own home at . . . → Read More: 7 Reasons Why People Shop Online

Why do close minded people think network marketing is a Pyramid?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 18th, 2011%

Question by tsmalls5: Why do close minded people think network marketing is a Pyramid?
Heres my problem! Every morning alarm clocks are sounding around 6 A.M. and the average person wakes up goes to work for some company and slaves 8 or more hours a week for a mere pittance of a paycheck. They work hard for . . . → Read More: Why do close minded people think network marketing is a Pyramid?

How do you find people who know how profitable multi-level marketing can be and are interested in it?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 27th, 2011%

Question by Empress Sky: How do you find people who know how profitable multi-level marketing can be and are interested in it?
My fiance and are entrepreneurs. I quit my job with corporate america because of the toll it was taking on my health and because I was tired of corporate bondage. We have researched . . . → Read More: How do you find people who know how profitable multi-level marketing can be and are interested in it?

Q&A: When people say “less government” don’t they mean less “wall street police and more trillion dollar scams”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 24th, 2011%

Question by Always Lies From Republicans: When people say “less government” don’t they mean less “wall street police and more trillion dollar scams”?
That’s what they mean.

Best answer:

Answer by AndyNo…

Add your own answer in . . . → Read More: Q&A: When people say “less government” don’t they mean less “wall street police and more trillion dollar scams”?

Does the incidence of “identity theft” mirror the problem of people calling themselves Christians who aren’t?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 16th, 2011%

Question by Midge: Does the incidence of “identity theft” mirror the problem of people calling themselves Christians who aren’t?
those who refuse Baptism or are baptized in some other name besides the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Best answer:

Answer by Purdey EPNo, I don’t think so. Your analogy is sort of convoluted.

What do you think? . . . → Read More: Does the incidence of “identity theft” mirror the problem of people calling themselves Christians who aren’t?

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

What Happens When People Actually Fall For Those Nigerian Email Scams

Scam Alert: People Being Targeted Through Email

Q&A: Do you base your story characters on real people?

When people pray “IN Jesus name”, don’t you think it would be a good idea?

Why are so many people scared of network marketing?

Older people fall for internet scams

Why do people automatically assume paid email, survey sites are scams?

Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

Who Is Jay Kubassek? Is He Real? What Are People Saying About Him?

please explain to me what is “spam”. What is it good for; what do people do with it? Also, how do I stop

7 Reasons Why People Shop Online

Why do close minded people think network marketing is a Pyramid?

How do you find people who know how profitable multi-level marketing can be and are interested in it?

Q&A: When people say “less government” don’t they mean less “wall street police and more trillion dollar scams”?

Does the incidence of “identity theft” mirror the problem of people calling themselves Christians who aren’t?

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