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Hulu Exodus? UK hit TV show rip offs? CNN “Rick’s List” tanks in ratings. TV Industry News 3.4.10

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 13th, 2011%

Does Comedy Central leaving Hulu signify a content Exodus from Hulu? Why does America rip off the UK’s top hits? CNN’s “Rick’s List” is just tanking in the ratings. TLC . . . → Read More: Hulu Exodus? UK hit TV show rip offs? CNN “Rick’s List” tanks in ratings. TV Industry News 3.4.10

Ever notice the commercials for “Broadband formally Brinks” always show Whites kicking in the door?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 25th, 2011%

Question by DonB: Ever notice the commercials for “Broadband formally Brinks” always show Whites kicking in the door?
Does this really reflect real life, or is it just politically correct? The vast home number of invasions are committed by Blacks (FBI stats). I remember one for some “Identity Theft” add had some White guy going through some . . . → Read More: Ever notice the commercials for “Broadband formally Brinks” always show Whites kicking in the door?

Ellen Degenerate. What are your thoughts on the recent “dog swindle” she brought to light on her TV show? Do

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 31st, 2011%

Question by highflying: Ellen Degenerate. What are your thoughts on the recent “dog swindle” she brought to light on her TV show? Do
you think she used the “bully pulpit” of her national television forum to intimidate and subsequently cause harrassment (by others) of the owner of the dog shelter? Details of the case may be found . . . → Read More: Ellen Degenerate. What are your thoughts on the recent “dog swindle” she brought to light on her TV show? Do

Why do you think the UK channel 4 show: The Great Global Warming Swindle” will not get aired in the US?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 6th, 2011%

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Question by wOzerd: Why do you think the UK channel 4 show: The Great Global Warming Swindle” will not get aired in the US?
I have seen both– “An Inconvenient Truth” and “The Great Global Warming Swindle”.
It is horrible what this is doing to impoverished people in Africa in the name of the environment. What . . . → Read More: Why do you think the UK channel 4 show: The Great Global Warming Swindle” will not get aired in the US?

The Impressions Show Junior – Watchdog Episode 2

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 14th, 2011%

Anne Robinson presents the second episode of Watchdog and talks about mobile phone scams.
Video Rating: 0 . . . → Read More: The Impressions Show Junior – Watchdog Episode 2

Geldof, Gleeson set for Late Late Show

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 31st, 2011%

Leah Foster Muffin Tops cupcake art exhibit, Con Artist, NYC, October 27, 2010

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Geldof, Gleeson set for Late Late Show
Former ‘Boomtown Rats’ frontman, Bob Geldof will join Ryan Tubridy on tonight’s Late Late Show.
Read more on RTE News

EastEnders star . . . → Read More: Geldof, Gleeson set for Late Late Show

Hank Williams in Victoria? The story of the Victoria show he almost played

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 21st, 2010%

Hank Williams in Victoria? The story of the Victoria show he almost played
Few Victorians know that Hank Williams once was scheduled to perform a show in Victoria, exactly two weeks before he died late on New Year’s Eve 1952 in the back seat of his car while traveling on a cold, snowy highway in the hinterlands . . . → Read More: Hank Williams in Victoria? The story of the Victoria show he almost played

World’s Best Poker and Casino Cheat Richard Marcus Performing Cheat Moves on NBC Today Show

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 6th, 2010%

Richard Marcus performs his greatest casino cheat moves with NBC Today Show’s Meredith Vieira, mainly his famed Savannah roulette move and . . . → Read More: World’s Best Poker and Casino Cheat Richard Marcus Performing Cheat Moves on NBC Today Show

Mr. Show- Life Is Precious and God and the Bible (3 of 3)

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 7th, 2010%

David’s High Pharmacy, Welcome to Law School, Hitlers, The Todd Linderfloman Show Goes Out to Sea, Scams & Flams, Talkin’ Bout The . . . → Read More: Mr. Show- Life Is Precious and God and the Bible (3 of 3)

Canines Compete in Annual Dog Show

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 17th, 2010%

Canines Compete in Annual Dog Show
More than 450 of man’s best friends were strutting their stuff Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Field House.

Read more on WSAZ NewsChannel 3 . . . → Read More: Canines Compete in Annual Dog Show

Cybercriminals Continue to Show Their Love for Valentine’s Day

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 12th, 2010%

Cybercriminals Continue to Show Their Love for Valentine’s Day
PandaLabs, Panda Security’s malware analysis and detection laboratory, warns that cybercriminals are continuing to exploit Valentine’s Day with holiday-themed malware as a lure to trick users and infect computers.Â

Read more on PR Newswire via . . . → Read More: Cybercriminals Continue to Show Their Love for Valentine’s Day

Where Can I Get A Ringtone With The “weeds” Tv Show Theme Song?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 5th, 2009%

I’m new to this whole “cell phone with customizable ring tones” thing – I’d love to have my ring tone be the opening song of the TV show Weeds. I see there are some free ringtone sites that don’t carry that song. Other sites you pay monthly, and that seems like a scam. Is there . . . → Read More: Where Can I Get A Ringtone With The “weeds” Tv Show Theme Song?

Identity Theft Statistics Now Show That There Has Been An Increase In Id Theft Online

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 6th, 2009%

Identity theft is one of the most troubling problems of the modern world. Although it is hard to come by good identity theft statistics, one thing is clear. Credit card theft and other forms of theft of identity are on the rise. If this was not troubling enough, consider the fact that you never know when . . . → Read More: Identity Theft Statistics Now Show That There Has Been An Increase In Id Theft Online

Show Me the Money : How not to Fall for Lines From Internet Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 26th, 2009%

Internet is one of the most convenient inventions ever made. A click can take you places where you discover a treasure of files downloadable anytime. However, not all websites are safe. The Internet can also the be a source and vehicle for online scams. One of the most common signs that the website you have visited . . . → Read More: Show Me the Money : How not to Fall for Lines From Internet Scams

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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