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Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 12th, 2011%

by mdverde

Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

[On the evening before his execution by a British firing squad for his part in the Easter Rebellion in Dublin in 1916, Padraic Pearse etched a few lines from his own poem, "The Rebel", on the wall . . . → Read More: Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

Overseas thieves also running rental scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 4th, 2011%

Scams can vary from emails stating a person has won an international lottery, attempts to gather bank account information and even posing as the owner of a home up for rent. Local Realtor Liz Pigott with Carver Realty learned of another. Pigott said she recently was alerted to a scam that involved a house she has . . . → Read More: Overseas thieves also running rental scams

How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 24th, 2011%

How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

The holidays bring joy and a sense of well-being for most people. With the numerous parties, activities, family get-togethers, and holiday shopping, you may find that you are very busy and may not pay attention to potential scams and rip-offs. Here are some tips that will keep you . . . → Read More: How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 30th, 2011%

KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves
Kentucky State Police have issued a warning about a credit card scam.
Read more on WAVE 3 Louisville

Volusia County public records for Jan. 29, 2011
Courthouse COUNTY JAIL DOCKET (The following people were booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail on felony charges yet to be proven in court.): Sandra Yvonne . . . → Read More: KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves

Furniture Store Laptop Thieves Sought

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 16th, 2010%

Furniture Store Laptop Thieves Sought
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Police are looking for a man and a woman wanted for grand theft of Aaron’s Furniture earlier this month. Jacksonville police said the duo entered the store in the 4300 block of University Boulevard about 2:40 p.m. Sept. 2.

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Cable thieves in World Cup scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 26th, 2010%

Cable thieves in World Cup scam
A group of cable thieves in Durban cashed in on the World Cup, offering a connection to people who were obviously pining to watch the tournament that was hosted on their home soil.

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Scam ties up phones while thieves pilfer accounts

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 25th, 2010%

Scam ties up phones while thieves pilfer accounts
A new and insidious phone scam is emerging that could leave consumers’ bank and investment accounts cleaned out.

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Longview neighborhood hit by mailbox thieves

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 4th, 2010%

Longview neighborhood hit by mailbox thieves
Crooks rummaged through several boxes, stole checks and dumped rest on other streets.

Read more on CBS . . . → Read More: Longview neighborhood hit by mailbox thieves

Bank uses software to beat credit card thieves

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 23rd, 2010%

Bank uses software to beat credit card thieves
The Bank of New Zealand’s novel software-based technology for reducing credit card fraud is being rolled out in Australia by its parent company, National Australia Bank. read more

Read more on Otago . . . → Read More: Bank uses software to beat credit card thieves

ID thieves stole from soldiers, Westchester residents, NYC authorities say

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 23rd, 2010%

ID thieves stole from soldiers, Westchester residents, NYC authorities say
NEW YORK — An identity theft ring victimized 200 people nationwide, including Westchester residents and soldiers whose information was stolen as they served in Iraq and Afghanistan, authorities said.

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NY ID Thieves Ripped Off Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan: Cops

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 17th, 2010%

NY ID Thieves Ripped Off Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan: Cops
More than 20 soldiers from Fort Hood are among dozens of victims ripped off by an identity theft scam in New York, law enforcement officials said. Identity theft – Iraq – Theft – Crime – New York City

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Mail thieves could have counterfeit keys

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 27th, 2010%

Mail thieves could have counterfeit keys
A new twist on mail theft is happening around the valley. Thieves may now have a “key” to stealing your identity.

Read more on KTNV . . . → Read More: Mail thieves could have counterfeit keys

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

Beware The Risen People, Part 1 of 3: Global Banking – A Criminal Syndicate Of Tyrants And Thieves!

Overseas thieves also running rental scams

How Not To Fall Victim Holiday Thieves And Scams

KSP wants to keep your wallet safe from thieves

Furniture Store Laptop Thieves Sought

Cable thieves in World Cup scam

Scam ties up phones while thieves pilfer accounts

Longview neighborhood hit by mailbox thieves

Bank uses software to beat credit card thieves

ID thieves stole from soldiers, Westchester residents, NYC authorities say

NY ID Thieves Ripped Off Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan: Cops

Mail thieves could have counterfeit keys

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