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How to avoid being scammed by a Russian bride

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 20th, 2011%

by mike_hcg

How to avoid being scammed by a Russian bride

The bottom line to all of this is one simple sentence: Never send money to any women I don’t care who she is, or how believable (or pitiful) her story sounds. No genuine Russian women would ever dream of asking a stranger to send her money! . . . → Read More: How to avoid being scammed by a Russian bride

Have you ever been scammed by someone on the internet?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 8th, 2011%

by Dave Dugdale

Question by Beautiful girl: Have you ever been scammed by someone on the internet?
I have been looking for places to live in another state, and I couldn’t believe the amount of scammers on Craigslist including the “Mary Hart Scam” where essentially they want a copy of your credit report before they even see . . . → Read More: Have you ever been scammed by someone on the internet?

Do Not Get Scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 19th, 2011%

by freddiefraggles

Do Not Get Scammed

Persons know that at any time there’s gambling and some gamblers you will see money . It is for this actual reason why you can find now so a lot more scammers preying on gamblers and as a matter of fact, the quantity of scammers preying on gamblers online has also . . . → Read More: Do Not Get Scammed

Internet Dating Scams Shocking Details Women Scammed Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 2nd, 2011%

DatingSecretsForDivorcedWomen.com Suzy Weiss with Dating Secrets For Divorced Women dot Com explains that Internet Dating Scams are everywhere. So are online dating sites the best place to meet decent men? Not according to the Vancouver police who have issued a warning about a man who allegedly steals a woman’s heart and then steals her car or . . . → Read More: Internet Dating Scams **Shocking Details** Women Scammed Online

Education can reduce risk of being scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 11th, 2011%

We ran a story recently on a police warning about the old “your grandson’s in trouble — send money” scam. A number of residents of south Snohomish County had gotten calls from people pretending to be their grandson and saying they were in trouble.
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Education can reduce risk of being scammed

Q&A: Anybody been scammed by any “on-line” colleges?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 26th, 2011%

Question by rich: Anybody been scammed by any “on-line” colleges?
I sign up for this college for a fire science degree, I filled out an application they called me back within 15 min. and the guy is saying Classes start Monday I was just in time. I gave him my information and a fifty dollar app. fee . . . → Read More: Q&A: Anybody been scammed by any “on-line” colleges?

Palm Springs Realtor’s Top Ten Ways to be Scammed in Real Estate and With Homes for Sale

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 25th, 2011%

by Andy Polaine

Palm Springs Realtor’s Top Ten Ways to be Scammed in Real Estate and With Homes for Sale

Today, it is estimated that one in ten homeowners is either in foreclosure or behind in their payments. As the economic crisis becomes more severe and the recession feeds upon itself, people have become more and more . . . → Read More: Palm Springs Realtor’s Top Ten Ways to be Scammed in Real Estate and With Homes for Sale

Can you be scammed selling on PayPal?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 12th, 2011%

Question by Stephanie M: Can you be scammed selling on PayPal?
I am selling something electronically (meaning, the item that they want will simply be e-mailed to them, not actually shipped) through PayPal.

Is there ANY WAY that a buyer can “scam” me out of money? Or once I have received his payment via PayPal deposited into my . . . → Read More: Can you be scammed selling on PayPal?

Am I being scammed on Craigslist?? Help please!?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 3rd, 2011%

Question by cellardoor: Am I being scammed on Craigslist?? Help please!?
Okay, a few weeks ago I put up a handpainted trunk for sale on Craigslist and got a response from a “justin mark” within the hour inquiring about it. I’m going to post the emails, his grammar is really making me question dealing with this guy. . . . → Read More: Am I being scammed on Craigslist?? Help please!?

Colorado Among Most Scammed States in America

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 26th, 2011%

Colorado Among Most Scammed States in America
According to government data, the state ranks #3 for its number of scams, ranging from fraud to identity theft.
Read more on KREX-TV Grand Junction

Beware of money order scams
You have to give scammers credit for their persistence and even law enforcement personnel have commented if these individuals put as much . . . → Read More: Colorado Among Most Scammed States in America

How Can I Avoid Being Scammed with Internet Marketing Offers? How to Escape the Rat Race Q2

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2011%

www.Rat-Race-Escape-Artists.com http Hey folks! This is Bolaji from Rat-Race-Escape-Artists.com. And you’re watching the video series “The 10 Secrets Everyone Wants to Know About Escaping the Rat Race.” This video answers the question: How Can I Find Time to Build an Online Business? The answers include: 1: The importance of a guarantee 2: Why you should ignore . . . → Read More: How Can I Avoid Being Scammed with Internet Marketing Offers? How to Escape the Rat Race Q2

Don’t Get Scammed On Yahoo Personals-Romancing the Stone scams!

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2011%

Yes I fell for it. I was almost scammed. Its called Romancing the Stone Scam. These men/women get an online personals account and romance you to the point were they feel comfortable to ask you for some money (usually some type of sad story; I can’t get home because I don’t have abc money)….sometimes it can . . . → Read More: Don’t Get Scammed On Yahoo Personals-Romancing the Stone scams!

How to avoid being scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 10th, 2010%

How to avoid being scammed
Scams succeed because they ”look like the real thing and they push your buttons”, says Richard Parlett, information and communications team leader at the Ministry of Consumer Affairs which maintains the Scamwatch website.
Read more on Stuff

AVG Technologies to Acquire DroidSecurity
AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AVG Technologies, the world’s leading provider of free Consumer security solutions, today . . . → Read More: How to avoid being scammed

“Help! I Got Scammed On YouTube!”

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 10th, 2010%

Tips on how to avoid Internet scams. Download my free . . . → Read More: “Help! I Got Scammed On YouTube!”

Scammers get scammed by Scambaiters www.IDTheftSecurity.com

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 10th, 2010%

Scammers get scammed by Scambaiters 419 Nigerian Phishers try to lure and scam, but get scammed . . . → Read More: Scammers get scammed by Scambaiters www.IDTheftSecurity.com

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

How to avoid being scammed by a Russian bride

Have you ever been scammed by someone on the internet?

Do Not Get Scammed

Internet Dating Scams Shocking Details Women Scammed Online

Education can reduce risk of being scammed

Q&A: Anybody been scammed by any “on-line” colleges?

Palm Springs Realtor’s Top Ten Ways to be Scammed in Real Estate and With Homes for Sale

Can you be scammed selling on PayPal?

Am I being scammed on Craigslist?? Help please!?

Colorado Among Most Scammed States in America

How Can I Avoid Being Scammed with Internet Marketing Offers? How to Escape the Rat Race Q2

Don’t Get Scammed On Yahoo Personals-Romancing the Stone scams!

How to avoid being scammed

“Help! I Got Scammed On YouTube!”

Scammers get scammed by Scambaiters www.IDTheftSecurity.com

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