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Don’t take that survey: polling scams more harmful than you think

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 27th, 2011%

You may not realize it, but the seemingly harmless survey scams asking for your mobile phone number may be more damaging than you think – and they’re on the rise.
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Police warn of scams that take money, break hearts

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 10th, 2011%

Scams usually hit their victims in the wallet, but sometimes they aim right for the heart.
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Protestants take the name of “Christian” and then say Catholics are not Christians?

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 5th, 2011%

Question by Midge: Protestants take the name of “Christian” and then say Catholics are not Christians?
so is this a case of simple “identity theft”? And because this is becoming more and more of a problem in the world, could this be the underlying spiritual cause?

Best answer:

Answer by Fireball226i never ever said that!!

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NY1 For You: Internet Rental Scams Take A Toll On The Unsuspecting

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 17th, 2011%

Internet rental scams can cost victims big time, but the FBI Internet Crime Unit has ways to spot red flags before it’s too late.
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Scammers take advantage of ticket allocation to craft Olympics scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 13th, 2011%

Faster, Higher, Scammier Fraudsters have begun ramping up the production of scams ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London next July.…
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Take Further Precautions and Stop Spam

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 25th, 2011%

Take Further Precautions and Stop Spam

Victims of spam mails would often raise where spam mails come from. All they understand is that they need never given out their email address to other internet sites or people online. How return they still suffer from receiving plenty of unsolicited emails from folks or companies they don’t grasp? With . . . → Read More: Take Further Precautions and Stop Spam

whats your take on Medical Transcriptionist jobs? Are they legit stay at home kind of work or scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 6th, 2011%

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Question by Cynthia K: whats your take on Medical Transcriptionist jobs? Are they legit stay at home kind of work or scams?
Has anyone ever took this course at home?
Is it a scam,or can you really make money doing it?
do you think its a hard course?

would love some detail or imput please
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Old scams take a new twist

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 22nd, 2010%

WEXFORD COUNTY — You may be familiar with money wire scams — people trying to convince you that it is in your best interest to send them money.
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Q&A: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 6th, 2010%

Question by MOMMYS-TWINS-ARE-IN-HEAVEN: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?
I have fraud charges on my chase cards, and i believe my sister is the reason behind them. Shes only 16, so i dont wanna press charges, and im HOPING that the credit card company wont really investigat it like that.

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Blotter: Burglars take $12,000 worth of jewelry, electronics from Cupertino residence

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 19th, 2010%

Blotter: Burglars take ,000 worth of jewelry, electronics from Cupertino residence
Compiled from officers of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department’s Westside Substation. Identity theft–Nov.
Read more on Cupertino Courier

New FB messaging poses risk
SINGAPORE – FACEBOOK’S new online messaging service makes users of the social networking site more vulnerable to identity theft by cybercriminals, computer security firm Sophos . . . → Read More: Blotter: Burglars take $12,000 worth of jewelry, electronics from Cupertino residence

why ebay sellers should not take paypal

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 17th, 2010%

has paypal taken money out of your account that was rightfully yours? are you sick of losing money on ebay to paypal cheats? this video will help you learn the paypal scams you want . . . → Read More: why ebay sellers should not take paypal

Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 8th, 2010%

Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect
Agawam, MA — Significant changes in the Telemarketing Sales Rule recently introduced by the Federal Trade Commission will soon alter the way debt settlement companies are allowed to operate. The need for the new rules, which were specifically designed to protect vulnerable consumers, became evident last . . . → Read More: Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect

Take smart steps before filing for bankruptcy

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 8th, 2010%

Take smart steps before filing for bankruptcy
If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, here are some things to consider.

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Scam Artists Take Advantage of Healthcare Reforms

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 18th, 2010%

Scam Artists Take Advantage of Healthcare Reforms
Scam artists may be attempting to defraud consumers about recently enacted federal health insurance reforms. Reports from across the nation indicate fake agents and sales representatives are going door-to-door claiming to be with the federal government to peddle phony health insurance policies.

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Local musicians take Island sounds to Mainland

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 25th, 2010%

Local musicians take Island sounds to Mainland
Isle musicians and authors will embark on a tour of West Coast bookstores next month, including live performances and CD- and book-signing sessions.

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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

Don’t take that survey: polling scams more harmful than you think

Police warn of scams that take money, break hearts

Protestants take the name of “Christian” and then say Catholics are not Christians?

NY1 For You: Internet Rental Scams Take A Toll On The Unsuspecting

Scammers take advantage of ticket allocation to craft Olympics scams

Take Further Precautions and Stop Spam

whats your take on Medical Transcriptionist jobs? Are they legit stay at home kind of work or scams?

Old scams take a new twist

Q&A: How long will it take to investigate credit card fraud?

Blotter: Burglars take $12,000 worth of jewelry, electronics from Cupertino residence

why ebay sellers should not take paypal

Cambridge Cautions Consumers Against Debt Settlement Until FTC Rules Take Effect

Take smart steps before filing for bankruptcy

Scam Artists Take Advantage of Healthcare Reforms

Local musicians take Island sounds to Mainland

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