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Can you get sued for stealing pictures on myspace?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 4th, 2011%

Question by sportchickx: Can you get sued for stealing pictures on myspace?
please dont say “then stop stealing pics”, just answer my question

i’m making a fake account of this girl and she said

“now its annoying that you’re using my pics.

this is your last warning.

stop it or i call my lawyer.
it could get very expensive for you, as . . . → Read More: Can you get sued for stealing pictures on myspace?

Is the Irs Stealing From You?

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 4th, 2011%

by Dave Delaney

Is the Irs Stealing From You?

Wouldn’t it be the greatest of ironies if the IRS issued a public warning that they could be stealing from you? On the first week of July, 2008, it did happen and the IRS even showed a little bit of heart.

According to the Associated Press (AP), the warning . . . → Read More: Is the Irs Stealing From You?

RI couple accused of stealing ID of man in Ireland

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 12th, 2010%

RI couple accused of stealing ID of man in Ireland
The couple is charged with identity theft, bank fraud and other crimes.
Read more on NBC 10 Providence

KFYR-TV Document Shred Day
Identity theft is a growing problem in the U.S. and it affects every state, even North Dakota. We`ve been talking to you about identity theft this week, and . . . → Read More: RI couple accused of stealing ID of man in Ireland

Bulgarian man pleads guilty to stealing identity of Ohio boy who was slain in 1982

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 4th, 2010%

Bulgarian man pleads guilty to stealing identity of Ohio boy who was slain in 1982
PORTLAND, Ore. – A Bulgarian man who used a name stolen from a slain Ohio boy to work for Oregon’s state liquor agency has pleaded guilty to passport fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Theft of road signs . . . → Read More: Bulgarian man pleads guilty to stealing identity of Ohio boy who was slain in 1982

Shasta County Man Sentenced For Stealing Identities

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 8th, 2010%

Shasta County Man Sentenced For Stealing Identities
SHASTA COUNTY A Shasta County man will spend the next 12 years in prison for stealing the identities of several people in the Northstate.

Read more on KRCR . . . → Read More: Shasta County Man Sentenced For Stealing Identities

Gilbert PD: Man suspected of skimming, stealing credit-card info on the loose

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 1st, 2010%

Gilbert PD: Man suspected of skimming, stealing credit-card info on the loose
GILBERT — The Gilbert Police Department is asking the public’s help to track down a man suspected of committing credit-card fraud, but without ever stealing an actual credit card. According to police, the man used a skimming device to steal a woman’s credit-card number, and . . . → Read More: Gilbert PD: Man suspected of skimming, stealing credit-card info on the loose

Pa. mom in Disney World abduction hoax is accused of stealing from law firm, posing as boss

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 20th, 2010%

Pa. mom in Disney World abduction hoax is accused of stealing from law firm, posing as boss
PHILADELPHIA – A suburban mother once at the center of a national abduction hoax stole more than $700,000 from clients and colleagues at the law office where she worked and posed as her boss before fleeing to Disney World, a . . . → Read More: Pa. mom in Disney World abduction hoax is accused of stealing from law firm, posing as boss

How To Avoid The Latest Credit Card Scam – Stealing Your Card Verification Code.

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 10th, 2009%

This scam starts with a phone call usually at your home. The callers do not ask for your card number, they already have it. By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you’ll be better prepared to protect yourself or staff.

The scam works like this: Person calling says, “This is (name), and . . . → Read More: How To Avoid The Latest Credit Card Scam – Stealing Your Card Verification Code.

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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Can you get sued for stealing pictures on myspace?

Is the Irs Stealing From You?

RI couple accused of stealing ID of man in Ireland

Bulgarian man pleads guilty to stealing identity of Ohio boy who was slain in 1982

Shasta County Man Sentenced For Stealing Identities

Gilbert PD: Man suspected of skimming, stealing credit-card info on the loose

Pa. mom in Disney World abduction hoax is accused of stealing from law firm, posing as boss

How To Avoid The Latest Credit Card Scam – Stealing Your Card Verification Code.

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