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BBB: Top U.S. Scams In 2011

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 8th, 2012%

The Better Business Bureau investigates thousands of scams every year and put together a list of the top scams in the U.S.
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U.S. task force targets mortgage relief scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 2nd, 2012%

Federal agencies are taking aim at scams and con artists that promise to provide mortgage relief to struggling homeowners with a newly formed task force that will investigate and shut down schemes that prey on homeowners looking to apply for the Home Affordable Modification Program.
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Jamaica-based scammers prey on U.S. seniors

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 28th, 2011%

Millions of dollars once tucked away in senior citizens’ retirement nest eggs is ending up in the pockets of Jamaican crime syndicates that have mastered an age-old scam, authorities say.
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Jamaica-based scammers prey on U.S. seniors — and reap millions

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 26th, 2011%

REGULATING FOREIGN DATA TRANSMISSIONS THE SOLUTION TO U.S. SPAM ONCE AND FOR ALL!

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 19th, 2011%

by Coneee

REGULATING FOREIGN DATA TRANSMISSIONS THE SOLUTION TO U.S. SPAM ONCE AND FOR ALL!

Everyone wants to stop spam, even the US-based email marketers and global ethical mailers. There is a common goal. The issues isn’t a disagreement in the enemy…it’s a definition of the enemy and a universal one at that. At this time, “Spam” . . . → Read More: REGULATING FOREIGN DATA TRANSMISSIONS THE SOLUTION TO U.S. SPAM ONCE AND FOR ALL!

U.S. warns of 9/11, Hurricane Irene cyber scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 10th, 2011%

Homeland Security officials are warning the public to beware of email scams and possible cyberattacks related to Hurricane Irene and the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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As if Things Weren’t Bad Enough, Russian Professor Predicts End of U.S.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 22nd, 2011%

by Peat Bakke

Question by Yakuza: As if Things Weren’t Bad Enough, Russian Professor Predicts End of U.S.?
In Moscow, Igor Panarin’s Forecasts Are All the Rage;
America ‘Disintegrates’ in 2010”

A polite and cheerful man with a buzz cut, Mr. Panarin insists he does not dislike Americans. But he warns that the outlook for them is dire.

“There’s a . . . → Read More: As if Things Weren’t Bad Enough, Russian Professor Predicts End of U.S.?

Infographic: The Top 10 Scams of 2010 in the U.S. and Canada

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 29th, 2011%

Who better than the BBC, the first org many turn to when they want to file a complaint, to draw our attention to the biggest scams?
lottery scams – Yahoo! News . . . → Read More: Infographic: The Top 10 Scams of 2010 in the U.S. and Canada

is this a scam “u.s. bank alert (card blocked) for more info please call 1-877-388-6436″?

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 7th, 2011%

Question by TOOTAl2: is this a scam “u.s. bank alert (card blocked) for more info please call 1-877-388-6436″?
This was a text message on my cell phone I dont know how U.S. bank got my cell number I idont give my cell phone number out and i dont have a account at U.S. Bank.

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U.S. Authorities Target Scams Promising Jobs and to `Be Your Own Boss’

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 2nd, 2011%

The U.S. is stepping up efforts to combat scams targeting the unemployed by promising jobs and the opportunity to “be your own boss,” the Federal Trade Commission announced.
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How the iPhone pumped up the U.S. trade gap with China

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 21st, 2010%

How the iPhone pumped up the U.S. trade gap with China
Because they’re assembled in China, smart phone added $ 1.9-billion to deficit last year, researchers find
Read more on The Globe and Mail

UBS dress code: Flesh-tone underwear, and not too tight
Swiss bank tests new regulations at five branches
Read more on The Globe . . . → Read More: How the iPhone pumped up the U.S. trade gap with China

Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 20th, 2010%

Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement
ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS — Ohio’s attorney general is headed to Washington to lead enforcement at the new federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau ahead of a probable run for governor in 2014. The Democrat Richard Cordray was named Wednesday to a post at the fledgling agency, which will write . . . → Read More: Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement

L-1 Identity Solutions Receives Follow-on Order from an Existing U.S. Government Customer for Additional ABIS License …

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 6th, 2010%

L-1 Identity Solutions Receives Follow-on Order from an Existing U.S. Government Customer for Additional ABIS License …
STAMFORD, Conn.—-L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of identity solutions and services, announced that it received a follow-on order from an existing U.S. government customer for additional ABIS license capacity.

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U.S. seeks more security for online transactions

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 30th, 2010%

U.S. seeks more security for online transactions
In the murky world of the Internet, how do you ever really know who you’re talking to, who you’re buying from, or if your bank can actually tell it’s you when you log in to pay a bill? Amid growing instances of identity theft, bank account breaches and… Identity theft . . . → Read More: U.S. seeks more security for online transactions

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

BBB: Top U.S. Scams In 2011

U.S. task force targets mortgage relief scams

Jamaica-based scammers prey on U.S. seniors

Jamaica-based scammers prey on U.S. seniors — and reap millions

REGULATING FOREIGN DATA TRANSMISSIONS THE SOLUTION TO U.S. SPAM ONCE AND FOR ALL!

U.S. warns of 9/11, Hurricane Irene cyber scams

As if Things Weren’t Bad Enough, Russian Professor Predicts End of U.S.?

Infographic: The Top 10 Scams of 2010 in the U.S. and Canada

is this a scam “u.s. bank alert (card blocked) for more info please call 1-877-388-6436″?

U.S. Authorities Target Scams Promising Jobs and to `Be Your Own Boss’

How the iPhone pumped up the U.S. trade gap with China

Ohio AG Cordray to lead U.S. consumer agency enforcement

L-1 Identity Solutions Receives Follow-on Order from an Existing U.S. Government Customer for Additional ABIS License …

U.S. seeks more security for online transactions

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