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Stay Safe From ‘Phishing’ and ‘SMiShing’ Scams With These Tips

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2011%

DALLAS , Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – With the holiday season upon us, more companies are sending customers information about great deals for last-minute shopping. Unfortunately, among those exciting …
email scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Stay Safe From ‘Phishing’ and ‘SMiShing’ Scams With These Tips

CORRECTING and REPLACING MoneyGram Offers Three Keys to Safe Money Transfers

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 20th, 2011%

In the bullet “Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams”, the last sentence should read: The consumer wires the money only to find there was no sweepstakes to win .
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: CORRECTING and REPLACING MoneyGram Offers Three Keys to Safe Money Transfers

Advice To Install The Weapon Safe

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 19th, 2011%

by Ginamarr

Advice To Install The Weapon Safe

Although setting up a safe is not very complex, there are a few things one must bear in mind. This write up shall serve as a guide to anyone wanting to install a safe.

Secure this to a Surface area:

The first thing to think about is fastening the safe to . . . → Read More: Advice To Install The Weapon Safe

Spam Blocker – Keep Your Laptop Computer Safe

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 16th, 2011%

by Scott.Webb

Spam Blocker – Keep Your Laptop Computer Safe

Spam is the bane of small businessesâ existence. It can not only bring viruses onto your network, but it can take over your computers and send spam to other computers. Spam Blocker enables administrators to block spam at the gateway before it ever reaches the users.

Many computer . . . → Read More: Spam Blocker – Keep Your Laptop Computer Safe

Is OREGS.COM safe and legit? Electronics at radically low prices?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 12th, 2011%

Question by reinabee: Is OREGS.COM safe and legit? Electronics at radically low prices?
Oregs.com is selling an apple laptop for half the price as anywhere else. Obviously, that makes me wary. But I have searched ripoffreport.com and slickdeals.net and they are not mentioned at either site. I have searched for and read every kind of review I . . . → Read More: Is OREGS.COM safe and legit? Electronics at radically low prices?

I recently downloaded and bought the scam “Alpha Antivirus”, should i change my email address to be safe?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 4th, 2011%

Question by Rookie: I recently downloaded and bought the scam “Alpha Antivirus”, should i change my email address to be safe?
They got my debit card number, phone number, address and email address. I cancelled my debit card, had to get my laptop brought into best buy for removal of the virus and now im getting . . . → Read More: I recently downloaded and bought the scam “Alpha Antivirus”, should i change my email address to be safe?

KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 30th, 2011%

KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves
Kentucky State Police have issued a warning about a credit card scam.
Read more on WAVE 3 Louisville

Volusia County public records for Jan. 29, 2011
Courthouse COUNTY JAIL DOCKET (The following people were booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on felony charges yet to be proven in court.): Sandra Yvonne . . . → Read More: KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves

The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 15th, 2010%

Cingular Rebate Scam

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Cingular has managed to give me what I can say has been both the best and worst customer service I’ve ever received from a company. But now, here’s a rebate scam they have running.

I got this as a rebate for a phone upgrade. Notice, the phrase "DEBIT" boldly printed above . . . → Read More: The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 23rd, 2010%

How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season
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Standing up to injustice
These days it seems there’s a scam around every corner.
Read more on Highlands Today

State Fire Marshal warns Iowans of suspicious solicitations
In conjunction with the Iowa Firefighter’s Association the State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning Iowans of suspicious . . . → Read More: How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season

Get safe online this week

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 17th, 2010%

Get safe online this week
Security minister warns against IT scams that see fake anti-virus software sold to steal personal information.
Read more on Home Office

Work-at-home scams thrive in bad economy
Consumers who participate in work-from-home scams continually lose money, but can also be prosecuted with criminal charges — even if they are unaware of the fraud.
Read more on . . . → Read More: Get safe online this week

Staying safe from scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 30th, 2010%

Staying safe from scams
BULLHEAD CITY — A representative from the Arizona Attorney General’s office presented the top 10 consumer scams threatening Arizona residents on Tuesday at Mohave Community College.

Read more on Mohave . . . → Read More: Staying safe from scams

Stolen Safe Leads to Identity Theft Concerns

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 19th, 2010%

Stolen Safe Leads to Identity Theft Concerns
A Kent County Deputy has been charged with stealing more than $1,000 from a West Michigan senior citizen. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is reeling from an investigation involving a prostitute and is making sweeping changes.

Read more on WWMT . . . → Read More: Stolen Safe Leads to Identity Theft Concerns

Haiti Relief: Scams to avoid and the safe way to give

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 17th, 2010%

Haiti Relief: Scams to avoid and the safe way to give
You see heart-breaking images of the damage and destruction in Haiti and you want to help. But, according to the FBI, scammers are already set up and ready to prey on your sympathy. Here’s a look at some the scams to watch out for.

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Safe Travel- 10 Tips for Increasing Your Security While Backpacking

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2010%

Unfortunately you can run into problems while backpacking. Do not get paranoid – it will ruin your trip, but do have a healthy respect for things that can happen. Certain places are higher risk and warrant extra attention such as around ATMs, money changers, bus and train stations, crowded streets and markets. Adapt to the country . . . → Read More: Safe Travel- 10 Tips for Increasing Your Security While Backpacking

Learn everything about safe gambling websites

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 10th, 2010%

In many ways, beginning to use real money for online gambling was like opening Pandora’s box. Online gambling has experienced some growing pains, but it also has a lot of advantages and allows gamblers globally to have access to the casino experience. Just as with anything that is new and yet to be proven, an unregulated . . . → Read More: Learn everything about safe gambling websites

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

Stay Safe From ‘Phishing’ and ‘SMiShing’ Scams With These Tips

CORRECTING and REPLACING MoneyGram Offers Three Keys to Safe Money Transfers

Advice To Install The Weapon Safe

Spam Blocker – Keep Your Laptop Computer Safe

Is OREGS.COM safe and legit? Electronics at radically low prices?

I recently downloaded and bought the scam “Alpha Antivirus”, should i change my email address to be safe?

KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves

The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season

Get safe online this week

Staying safe from scams

Stolen Safe Leads to Identity Theft Concerns

Haiti Relief: Scams to avoid and the safe way to give

Safe Travel- 10 Tips for Increasing Your Security While Backpacking

Learn everything about safe gambling websites

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