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Google being sued over ‘ripoff’ site

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 20th, 2011%

A FORMER senior Health Department researcher is suing Google, claiming she has been defamed on websites administered by it.
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Q&A: Looking for site on “Russian dating scams”…?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 8th, 2011%

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Question by bobbyyoung67: Looking for site on “Russian dating scams”…?
EHLO mxb.rambler.ru

Best answer:

Answer by Carl M.The best site for info on this type scamming is “Russian-Detective.com”. They have copies of the form letters that the scammers send out in bulk and lots of pictures used.

They also teach you how to look for . . . → Read More: Q&A: Looking for site on “Russian dating scams”…?

Ripoff Report Strikes Back: Removes Code on Site Left by Hacker

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 23rd, 2011%

The Ripoff Report has struck back against the so-called reputation management companies that claim to be able to remove posts about companies on the RipoffReport.com website. In a recent press release, Ripoff Report claims that they have removed code on …
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I need to know if this site is a scam.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 23rd, 2011%

Question by Metal Head Chick: I need to know if this site is a scam.?
I got this Online Mystery Shopper job from a website called Mysteryshopperscorp.com. They seem to be legit, but I am not sure. Basically it says that when I complete a job I have to send them proof that I was on that . . . → Read More: I need to know if this site is a scam.?

Trustworthy Investment Picks Internet site Vs Suspect Inventory Swindle?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 29th, 2011%

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Trustworthy Investment Picks Internet site Vs Suspect Inventory Swindle?

The web is complete with inventory picks net web sites. They offer making an investment advices, share recommendations and buying and selling methods. The difficulty is how to inform a reputable share picking web site from a suspect inventory rip-off? To separate the wheat from the . . . → Read More: Trustworthy Investment Picks Internet site Vs Suspect Inventory Swindle?

How do I stop this one “spam” site from sending out emails fro?

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 19th, 2011%

Question by James: How do I stop this one “spam” site from sending out emails fro?
Emails from addressed from me.

Best answer:

Answer by OoopsYour account got compromised. First change your password. Account help.http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/acct/in… for just about anything to do with your account. Then run anti Virus and Anti Spyware. Should be fine then.

Know better? Leave . . . → Read More: How do I stop this one “spam” site from sending out emails fro?

What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 23rd, 2011%

Question by JimmyB: What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?
I’ve been looking at craigslist personals ads, and several have responded to me by sending me a link to a verification site, Adult Face Book, or Adult My Space, etc… They all want credit card information, . . . → Read More: What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

Fake RWC site leaves Irish fan ticketless

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 22nd, 2011%

Fake RWC site leaves Irish fan ticketless
An Irish fan has had his Rugby World Cup plans tarnished after paying thousands of dollars to an unofficial website claiming to be selling tickets to this year’s event.Paul O’Brien, 30, an Irish navy engineer who lives in Cork,…
Read more on The New Zealand Herald

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Packer pride . . . → Read More: Fake RWC site leaves Irish fan ticketless

where can i find a site where they sell the cheapest T-mobile phone without contract?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 6th, 2011%

Question by Hussein D: where can i find a site where they sell the cheapest T-mobile phone without contract?
Im having trouble finding a new cell phone and i dont know a site where its worth buying a phone from without having the scams… please can someone help?

Best answer:

Answer by Darren CThat would probably be the T . . . → Read More: where can i find a site where they sell the cheapest T-mobile phone without contract?

Site Build It!: The Proof – http://www.sbitoday.com

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 20th, 2010%

www.sbitoday.com The best ways to sort through the scams is with proof. Here’s a couple examples of how SBI is helping me build my . . . → Read More: Site Build It!: The Proof – http://www.sbitoday.com

Found a Great Auto Insurance Site With Free Quotes

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 26th, 2010%

www.AutoInsuranceQuotesForFree.com – My son turned 16 and I called my auto insurance company. I about had a heart attack at how high they were, even though I’d been with them for years. So I began researching. I read articles. I read Consumer Reports. I called agent after agent and visited site after site. Then I found . . . → Read More: Found a Great Auto Insurance Site With Free Quotes

Editor of Web-based news site to speak at media event

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 14th, 2010%

Editor of Web-based news site to speak at media event
John Temple, editor of a new Web-based Hawai’i news service, will be the keynote speaker at an event next week exploring the local news media’s challenges and transformation. “NewsMorphosis 2.0″ will feature discussions about the state of the local media with a number of local media executives, . . . → Read More: Editor of Web-based news site to speak at media event

Looking for work, Springfield man finds fishy Web site

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 1st, 2010%

Looking for work, Springfield man finds fishy Web site
Oregon has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Many people are turning to the internet to find jobs. A Springfield man has a warning for those people – not every site is safe.

Read more on . . . → Read More: Looking for work, Springfield man finds fishy Web site

Ellsworth PD Starts Facebook Site

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 26th, 2010%

Ellsworth PD Starts Facebook Site
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Police Department is joining countless police departments nationwide in starting a Facebook site to communicate with the public.

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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

Google being sued over ‘ripoff’ site

Q&A: Looking for site on “Russian dating scams”…?

Ripoff Report Strikes Back: Removes Code on Site Left by Hacker

I need to know if this site is a scam.?

Trustworthy Investment Picks Internet site Vs Suspect Inventory Swindle?

How do I stop this one “spam” site from sending out emails fro?

What is the deal with adult face book verification site? Looks like a credit card scam to me.?

Fake RWC site leaves Irish fan ticketless

where can i find a site where they sell the cheapest T-mobile phone without contract?

Site Build It!: The Proof – http://www.sbitoday.com

Found a Great Auto Insurance Site With Free Quotes

Editor of Web-based news site to speak at media event

Looking for work, Springfield man finds fishy Web site

Ellsworth PD Starts Facebook Site

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