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Q&A: What should I do to protect my house & title?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 3rd, 2011%

Question by Degree: What should I do to protect my house & title?
I have a house paid in full.

My former boyfriend is a real-estate agent & mortg. broker. He’s not a ethical professional, and has played me very well.

Many people are concerned about “Identity Theft” but I’m conserned about “Real Property” theft. What can . . . → Read More: Q&A: What should I do to protect my house & title?

Is YourNetBiz A Pyramid Scheme? Here’s What I Know And You Should Too

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 24th, 2011%

by stitchling

Is YourNetBiz A Pyramid Scheme? Here’s What I Know And You Should Too

A question that is best answered quickly is: Is YourNetBiz and similar online business opportunities a pyramid scheme? Here’s what I think. As a Platinum member, I can only vouch for YourNetBiz and NO other online business opportunity. In the end, you . . . → Read More: Is YourNetBiz A Pyramid Scheme? Here’s What I Know And You Should Too

What Steps Should Be Taken After Credit Card Fraud Has Taken Place?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 4th, 2011%

What Steps Should Be Taken After Credit Card Fraud Has Taken Place?

Identity theft refers to stealing of identity of someone by the thief. Identity theft can be of many types. In general, identity theft can be referred stealing such a private thing which is very private to some one and has some very private data in . . . → Read More: What Steps Should Be Taken After Credit Card Fraud Has Taken Place?

Why Should You Use Yahoo Reverse Email Lookup

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 18th, 2011%

by Schodts

Why Should You Use Yahoo Reverse Email Lookup

Thousands of emails are sent every day with them becoming a big part of the contemporary world. With such a large portion of internet traffic taken up by emails, people regularly receive emails from unknown people and companies. Hidden threats are often contained . . . → Read More: Why Should You Use Yahoo Reverse Email Lookup

Do u think I should post it around the internet or just forget the whole thing?

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 10th, 2011%

Question by Honest F: Do u think I should post it around the internet or just forget the whole thing?
Ok, to make a long story short, I signed up for this service over the internet that claimed that by signing up with them and paying a fee your TV show ideas would be reviewed by production . . . → Read More: Do u think I should post it around the internet or just forget the whole thing?

Should I tell my Ex-boyfriend he is the victim of identity theft?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 30th, 2011%

Question by Dee-Nice!: Should I tell my Ex-boyfriend he is the victim of identity theft?
I got a call from a friend of mine, friend “M”, that ex-boyfriend “C” is the victim of identity theft. “M” says that “C” has been a victim for quite some time. Now, I dated “C” off and on for 2 years . . . → Read More: Should I tell my Ex-boyfriend he is the victim of identity theft?

Cruise to Cash Scam – Maybe You Should Think Twice

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 14th, 2011%

Cruise to Cash Scam – Maybe You Should Think Twice

Is Cruise to Cash a Scam?

Many people see the pyramid lay out and wonder if this is just another Ponzi scheme. What makes Cruise to Cash legitimate?

Cruise to Cash offers travel incentive packages to people who join the company. This is their product. So they aren’t actually . . . → Read More: Cruise to Cash Scam – Maybe You Should Think Twice

Spam And Why You Should Care

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 13th, 2011%

by Coneee

Spam And Why You Should Care

Ask ten people to define spam and you will get 10 different answers and one request–How can I stop it?

The short answer is that spam is the abuse of electronic messaging to send unsolicited bulk-mail messages indiscriminately. The most widely recognized . . . → Read More: Spam And Why You Should Care

should I pay the seller back? (ebay)?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 2nd, 2011%

Question by kei kei: should I pay the seller back? (ebay)?
ok, I bought a camera from a seller which cost 410$
she indicated ” excellent condition ” but it was extremely old
so I packed it back and ask the usps to return it.
after that, the seller claim that no return will be accepted. but she already received . . . → Read More: should I pay the seller back? (ebay)?

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?

Q&A: If a pop up box says Adobe Flash Player can be updated, should you install or are those “scams”?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 18th, 2011%

by lenwood

Question by Jasmine: If a pop up box says Adobe Flash Player can be updated, should you install or are those “scams”?

Best answer:

Answer by Insane_mad_maniakit will usually be genuine if it comes in a drop down yellow menu at the top, or in the bottom right in the start bar.

some sites will only work . . . → Read More: Q&A: If a pop up box says Adobe Flash Player can be updated, should you install or are those “scams”?

Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 12th, 2011%

by nedrichards

Question by I Love LA: Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?
President Obama signs into law ban on cell phones in federal prisons

Hoping to stop federal inmates from directing crimes from behind bars, President Barack Obama signed into law Tuesday a prohibition on cell phone . . . → Read More: Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?

How should I respond to my friend’s pyramid scheme “NBA” analogy?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 2nd, 2011%

Question by Darren Gardner: How should I respond to my friend’s pyramid scheme “NBA” analogy?
I have a friend getting into MLM, and, like all the deluded people who get into MLM’s, he thinks he’s going to get rich and common sense doesn’t seem to have an effect.

When I tried to explain the self-destructive nature of MLM’s, . . . → Read More: How should I respond to my friend’s pyramid scheme “NBA” analogy?

When writing a book should characters have middle names or just first and last names?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 31st, 2011%

by richardoyork

Question by zebra_2009: When writing a book should characters have middle names or just first and last names?
This is my first attempt at writing, I have a story idea but I’m having trouble as to where the story should take place at? Its a western its what you would call a “horse opera”, like . . . → Read More: When writing a book should characters have middle names or just first and last names?

mail is going to spam when it should not. Clicking on “Not Spam” doesn’t stop it. How do I correct?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 22nd, 2011%

Question by : mail is going to spam when it should not. Clicking on “Not Spam” doesn’t stop it. How do I correct?

Best answer:

Answer by DarrenAdd the sender to your “Safe sender List” and add that sender to you “Contacts”

What do you think? . . . → Read More: mail is going to spam when it should not. Clicking on “Not Spam” doesn’t stop it. How do I correct?

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.

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Q&A: What should I do to protect my house & title?

Is YourNetBiz A Pyramid Scheme? Here’s What I Know And You Should Too

What Steps Should Be Taken After Credit Card Fraud Has Taken Place?

Why Should You Use Yahoo Reverse Email Lookup

Do u think I should post it around the internet or just forget the whole thing?

Should I tell my Ex-boyfriend he is the victim of identity theft?

Cruise to Cash Scam – Maybe You Should Think Twice

Spam And Why You Should Care

should I pay the seller back? (ebay)?

Should stay at home parents be paid for their service?

Q&A: If a pop up box says Adobe Flash Player can be updated, should you install or are those “scams”?

Do You Agree That There Should Be a Law Ban on Cell Phones in Federal Prisons?

How should I respond to my friend’s pyramid scheme “NBA” analogy?

When writing a book should characters have middle names or just first and last names?

mail is going to spam when it should not. Clicking on “Not Spam” doesn’t stop it. How do I correct?

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