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Can I get in trouble for offering my service via email?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 25th, 2011%

Question by scentsforcents@sbcglobal.net: Can I get in trouble for offering my service via email?
I email all types of sports teams to offer my fundraising product to offer their teams a way to raise the money often needed for travel and such. Can I get in trouble for this? I have had people threaten me that they . . . → Read More: Can I get in trouble for offering my service via email?

Automobile Warranties and Service Policies

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 30th, 2011%

by Rodimuspower

Automobile Warranties and Service Policies

The extended auto warranty industry has taken some undeserved hits to its credibility, and while just a couple of providers were basically doing something wrong, the entire industry has suffered accordingly. To their credit, . . . → Read More: Automobile Warranties and Service Policies

Q&A: I received an email from yahoo account service asking me to fill up some information.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 22nd, 2011%

Question by susana s: I received an email from yahoo account service asking me to fill up some information.?
I received an email from yahoo account service asking me to reply to their email by filling up some information about my username, password, date of birth, occupation and country of residence. On the subject portion, . . . → Read More: Q&A: I received an email from yahoo account service asking me to fill up some information.?

The Benefits Of Using An Identity Theft Service

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 23rd, 2011%

by jericho1ne

The Benefits Of Using An Identity Theft Service

The uncomfortable truth that each and every one of us most confronts today is that no matter how careful one is, there is no guarantee that one’s identity will not be stolen. The magnitude of the problem of identity theft that we face today can best be . . . → Read More: The Benefits Of Using An Identity Theft Service

Should stay at home parents be paid for their service?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 28th, 2011%

Question by Jamie B: Should stay at home parents be paid for their service?
I am a SAHM and I do a lot. I am a day care provider, chef, taxi, maid, and personal shopper. My payment…..getting to see my daughter grow up and have a one on one relationship with her that is priceless. . . . → Read More: Should stay at home parents be paid for their service?

The “Work at Home Institute”, has ANYBODY tried using this service?

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 8th, 2011%

Question by Tony W: The “Work at Home Institute”, has ANYBODY tried using this service?
All of these services say that are “free” but still ask you to provide credit card info for shipping: have there been any cases of ‘Fraud” ?

Best answer:

Answer by J. P.The Better Business Bureau®
Serving Metropolitan Dallas
1601 Elm Street, Ste 3838
Dallas, TX . . . → Read More: The “Work at Home Institute”, has ANYBODY tried using this service?

Postal Service Raises Awareness About Scams, Identity Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2011%

In difficult economic times, authorities said theyve seen a jump in scams.
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Postal Service Raises Awareness About Scams, Identity Theft

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Email is dead’ as new messaging service launches

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 16th, 2010%

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Email is dead’ as new messaging service launches
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said email would go the way of the letter because it is too slow and informal as he launched his website’s new messaging service.
Read more on Daily Mail

Spam Trips Symantec Hosted Services
Anti-spam service SORBS blacklisted Symantec’s hosted email service after Symantec customer’s . . . → Read More: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Email is dead’ as new messaging service launches

Charity Scams Public Service Announcement

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 30th, 2010%

There are many great charitable organizations in our community that deserve our support. Please be careful and do your homework before giving.
Video Rating: 0 . . . → Read More: Charity Scams Public Service Announcement

The real Hustle – The Fake Postal Service Scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 13th, 2010%

visit www.scamplots.com for the latest news on scams, hacks, frauds . . . → Read More: The real Hustle – The Fake Postal Service Scam

A citywide tribute: Memorial service for San Luis Obispo fire Chief John Callahan

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 3rd, 2010%

A citywide tribute: Memorial service for San Luis Obispo fire Chief John Callahan
Hundreds of John Callahan s family members, friends and colleagues filled the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly on Friday to celebrate his life a testament to how many people he touched during his five years as the San Luis Obispo fire chief.

Clerk of Court to stop free service

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 23rd, 2010%

Clerk of Court to stop free service
Citing cases of misuse, inappropriate use and cyber bullying using the information readily available on the Clerk of Court’s free online service, Clerk of Court Malise Prieto said Friday that the free data availability service will stop.

Read more on St. . . . → Read More: Clerk of Court to stop free service

LifeLock indentity theft service a game-changer, insists embattled CEO

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 23rd, 2010%

LifeLock indentity theft service a game-changer, insists embattled CEO
Computerworld – As CEO of LifeLock Inc., Todd Davis has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Two months ago, the Federal Trade Commission slammed his company with a $12 million fine for deceptive advertising practices.

Read more . . . → Read More: LifeLock indentity theft service a game-changer, insists embattled CEO

Service Looks Out for Online ID Theft

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 16th, 2010%

Service Looks Out for Online ID Theft
Every time you plug your computer into the Internet you’re hooking up with a world wide web of potential thieves looking for your personal information.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Service Looks Out for Online ID Theft

Honolulu weather service watching for Twitter tips

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 26th, 2010%

Honolulu weather service watching for Twitter tips
The National Weather Service’s Honolulu Forecast Office wants your tweets. The weather service says it has begun an experimental program in which it will look for Twitter posts that contain significant weather information.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Honolulu weather service watching for Twitter tips

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

Can I get in trouble for offering my service via email?

Automobile Warranties and Service Policies

Q&A: I received an email from yahoo account service asking me to fill up some information.?

The Benefits Of Using An Identity Theft Service

Should stay at home parents be paid for their service?

The “Work at Home Institute”, has ANYBODY tried using this service?

Postal Service Raises Awareness About Scams, Identity Theft

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Email is dead’ as new messaging service launches

Charity Scams Public Service Announcement

The real Hustle – The Fake Postal Service Scam

A citywide tribute: Memorial service for San Luis Obispo fire Chief John Callahan

Clerk of Court to stop free service

LifeLock indentity theft service a game-changer, insists embattled CEO

Service Looks Out for Online ID Theft

Honolulu weather service watching for Twitter tips

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