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Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 26th, 2011%

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Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

In recent years online shopping has become part of everyday life and competes head on with more traditional ways of shopping for everything from groceries through to travel.

Despite the rise in online shopping there are often fears of personal information falling into the wrong hands . . . → Read More: Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

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

The Top 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 2nd, 2010%

Gadgets, software and digital gear are among the most popular gifts for the holiday season. But the holidays bring out the worst in many retailers and if you’re not up on what means what, you are ripe to be scammed. Here are the top scams to avoid. Digital Journal — Did you overpay? Did you buy . . . → Read More: The Top 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 2nd, 2010%

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
The federal government is cracking down on illegal shopping websites – just in time for the holiday season. Yesterday, the government announced it had seized and blocked 82 websites that had been accused of selling counterfeit and pirated goods. ‘Good Morning America’ provides tips for helping your spot the top 5 holiday shopping . . . → Read More: Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 29th, 2010%

7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season
Christmas shopping: long lines, crowded parking lots — wouldn’t you prefer to shop on the Internet? Here are seven tips for shopping online safely this holiday season.
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Norton Cyber Monday Special: ‘Like Us’ on Facebook® and Get 50% Off
CULVER, Calif., Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ . . . → Read More: 7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season

Cyber Monday Credit Card Shopping Scams Identity Theft Expert www.IDTheftSecurity.com

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 29th, 2010%

Identity Theft Speaker and Expert Discusses Cyber Monday and security measures to prevent being scammed. www.IDTheftSecurity.com
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Most debt consolidation companies do nothing better than simply ruin your fico score in order to settle your debt. If you really want to work with an agency that will help you reduce your debt, contact a . . . → Read More: Cyber Monday Credit Card Shopping Scams Identity Theft Expert www.IDTheftSecurity.com

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.
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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

Protecting yourself from holiday shopping scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 9th, 2010%

Protecting yourself from holiday shopping scams
Smishing, stripping and scamming. With holiday shopping about to kick into full gear, it can be the season for giving to scammers, if you’re not careful.
Read more on KTHV . . . → Read More: Protecting yourself from holiday shopping scams

As Holiday Shopping Starts, AAA Texas Poll Shows Consumers Need More ID Theft Facts

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 5th, 2010%

As Holiday Shopping Starts, AAA Texas Poll Shows Consumers Need More ID Theft Facts
IRVING, TX–(Marketwire – November 4, 2010) – Misperceptions about identity theft liability could catch some consumers by surprise this holiday shopping season and leave them holding the bag for common ID theft schemes, according to a new poll by AAA Texas.
Read more on . . . → Read More: As Holiday Shopping Starts, AAA Texas Poll Shows Consumers Need More ID Theft Facts

Police charge three men with using stolen credit card on shopping spree

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 21st, 2010%

Police charge three men with using stolen credit card on shopping spree
Three Collier County men were arrested Wednesday and charged with grand theft after police say they used a stolen credit card to go on a shopping spree.

Read more on Naples . . . → Read More: Police charge three men with using stolen credit card on shopping spree

Shopping For Texas Health Insurance Online?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2009%

As you probably already know, the internet is the best place to get information on just about everything. It is easy, fast and efficient. The internet is a great place to find health insurance in Texas. You can compare coverage and premium prices, find out about an insurance companies reputation, read customer reviews and even apply . . . → Read More: Shopping For Texas Health Insurance Online?

Are Mystery Shopping Services All Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 5th, 2009%

I recently responded to a newspaper ad seeking mystery shoppers. The company, Zenith Consulting, sent back a form e-mail a few days later with details on the job and a request for confirmation of address, phone number, etc. I haven’t responded yet whether or not I’ll take them up on the job. In fact, I won’t . . . → Read More: Are Mystery Shopping Services All Scams?

I’m A Victim Of The Latest Shopping Scam?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 4th, 2009%

Beware
I am a victim of the latest scam while shopping.
This happened at the local Wal-Mart and it could happen to you. Here’s how the scam works.
Two good looking 21 year old women come to your car as you are leaving the store while you are placing your packages on the floor of the front seat.
One starts . . . → Read More: I’m A Victim Of The Latest Shopping Scam?

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

Online Shopping – Using Credit Cards Securely Online

The Safe Shopper’s Cyber Shopping Guide

The Top 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

7 tips for shopping online safely this holiday season

Cyber Monday Credit Card Shopping Scams Identity Theft Expert www.IDTheftSecurity.com

How to Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season

Protecting yourself from holiday shopping scams

As Holiday Shopping Starts, AAA Texas Poll Shows Consumers Need More ID Theft Facts

Police charge three men with using stolen credit card on shopping spree

Shopping For Texas Health Insurance Online?

Are Mystery Shopping Services All Scams?

I’m A Victim Of The Latest Shopping Scam?

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