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Getting scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 21st, 2010%

Getting scammed
CADILLAC – We may live in small-town USA, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t susceptible to big-time scams. Lt. David Street, Cadillac Michigan State Police Post commander, said local people get hit with scams all the time.

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I Hate being Scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2010%

Earlier this year while living in Hawaii I wrote a article, “Time to Hate Lack of Integrity” well, here is a add on to that, “Time to Hate being Scammed”.

OK, many of you know that my wife has been the main provider for our family since the middle of 2001…and Tarzan here absolutely Hates it and . . . → Read More: I Hate being Scammed

Scammed: Why Can’t I Find Legitimate Work At Home Jobs?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 24th, 2009%

Thereâs no shame in being scammed. It happens to everyone. It may seem like ripping the scammers tongue out is too kind for them. But there are some options you have to make things right.

There is a story about a man in Denver who just graduated from college and needed work. He couldnât find employment anywhere, . . . → Read More: Scammed: Why Can’t I Find Legitimate Work At Home Jobs?

Don’t Get Spammed & Scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2009%

This scam is a kind of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other African countries. The victims are lured into large amounts of money, like lottery prizes, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account or in a deposit box at a security company etc. The victims will never get this non-existing fortune, but they are . . . → Read More: Don’t Get Spammed & Scammed

How to Make Money Online Safely Without Getting Scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 28th, 2009%

Making Money Online Safe

As the internet has aged is has become increasingly difficult to make money off of it. No, this is not because all the good ideas have been taken. And no, it is not because all the online gold mines have already been tapped. It is strictly because scammers have polluted the internet with . . . → Read More: How to Make Money Online Safely Without Getting Scammed

Don’t Get Spammed & Scammed

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2009%

Avoid Being Scammed With Online Work at Home Opportunities

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 20th, 2009%

Working at home online is expanding rapidly as is the Internet. There are thousands of options for net entrepreneurs who make money through creating web sites, offering web services, or selling products online. The market has expanded rapidly over the past few years as the Internet has grown and there is something that everyone will be . . . → Read More: Avoid Being Scammed With Online Work at Home Opportunities

Don’t Get Scammed – Work at Home Program Reviews

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 17th, 2009%

Dear Friend,

I have to admit this one sounds like a scam. However the truth is the truth, how can you make money doing something so simple? The answer simple, technology. With the advances of the internet, companies who sell software and other online goods such as ebooks can allow anyone to access their databases from home. . . . → Read More: Don’t Get Scammed – Work at Home Program Reviews

So Are You Ready To Get Scammed By Fuel Additive Pyramid Schemes?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 15th, 2009%

They always seem to pop up during gas crises times.
Personally I like the green . . . → Read More: So Are You Ready To Get Scammed By Fuel Additive Pyramid Schemes?

I Was Scammed 37 Times

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 11th, 2009%

….Wouldn’t it be nice to make a bundle of money quickly, with minimal effort, working at home in your pajamas? Of course it would. I for one would love to have money flowing into my bank account, working only a few hours a week from home, so I’d have more time to spend with my kids . . . → Read More: I Was Scammed 37 Times

I Was Using A Virgin Mobile Phone But They Scammed Me! I Want A Cheap Phone Service W/o A Contract!?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 10th, 2009%

I usually use about 5-ten minutes a day and an average of 4 texts per day. What should . . . → Read More: I Was Using A Virgin Mobile Phone But They Scammed Me! I Want A Cheap Phone Service W/o A Contract!?

Work From Home – Stop Letting Yourelf Be Scammed!

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 6th, 2009%

Unfortunately the sad truth is that we Americans have become very lazy and spoiledand just don’t want to work for our living. That is why so many people are seekingjobs online and looking for an easy way to make a lot of money quickly. However, inan unrealistic fashion. It is possible to make a . . . → Read More: Work From Home – Stop Letting Yourelf Be Scammed!

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

Getting scammed

I Hate being Scammed

Scammed: Why Can’t I Find Legitimate Work At Home Jobs?

Don’t Get Spammed & Scammed

How to Make Money Online Safely Without Getting Scammed

Don’t Get Spammed & Scammed

Avoid Being Scammed With Online Work at Home Opportunities

Don’t Get Scammed – Work at Home Program Reviews

So Are You Ready To Get Scammed By Fuel Additive Pyramid Schemes?

I Was Scammed 37 Times

I Was Using A Virgin Mobile Phone But They Scammed Me! I Want A Cheap Phone Service W/o A Contract!?

Work From Home – Stop Letting Yourelf Be Scammed!

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