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Overseas scam uses ‘Delaware lottery’ to target victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 30th, 2010%

Overseas scam uses ‘Delaware lottery’ to target victims
Attorney General Beau Biden warned consumers Aug. 27 about a lottery scam that is circulating via email.

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Lotto Scams Can Cost Victims Thousands

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 5th, 2010%

There are few things more exciting than being told, “You’re a winner,” but if you see that message in your mailbox or e-mail account, it’s very likely . . . → Read More: Lotto Scams Can Cost Victims Thousands

One in ten Aussies victims of net fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 9th, 2010%

One in ten Aussies victims of net fraud
AUSTRALIANS are falling victim to online identity theft at an alarming rate, a new survey suggests, costing them an estimated $1.3 billion over the past year.

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BBB provides tips to storm damage victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 23rd, 2010%

BBB provides tips to storm damage victims
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers condolences to the families who suffered fatalities during last week’s storms, and reminds everyone who experienced property damage to take precautions when cleaning up and making repair decisions. Natural disasters can bring out the best in people, as strangers . . . → Read More: BBB provides tips to storm damage victims

Nigerian scams still net victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 4th, 2010%

Nigerian scams still net victims
Over the years, Mike Okpako has been a secretary, a doctor, an airport director, a diplomat and even a prince. Now he has a new title, convicted scammer, courtesy of a federal jury.

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Firms not required to inform victims of privacy breach under new rules

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 25th, 2010%

Firms not required to inform victims of privacy breach under new rules
Companies can decide whether to tell their customers when they lose their personal information or hackers steal it, according to legislation tabled Tuesday by the Conservative government.

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ID theft: Storm victims beware

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 8th, 2010%

ID theft: Storm victims beware
Two weekends of severe storms have cost lives, destroyed homes and – in some cases – potentially exposed some storm victims to identity theft.

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‘Scam Jam’ helps seniors avoid being victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 7th, 2010%

‘Scam Jam’ helps seniors avoid being victims
The Better Business Bureau expects as many as 1200 people to attend this year’s Scam Jam which is aimed at protecting seniors and their money.

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Flood Victims Urged to Be On Alert for Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 27th, 2010%

Flood Victims Urged to Be On Alert for Scams
There are several steps you can take to keep from becoming a victim.

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Scammers net over $120,000 from local victims in town of Vienna

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 1st, 2010%

Scammers net over $120,000 from local victims in town of Vienna
Scammers in two separate incidents bilked two town of Vienna residents out of more than $120,000 last week.

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New e-mail scam uses Florida Lottery to try to bilk victims

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 24th, 2010%

New e-mail scam uses Florida Lottery to try to bilk victims
Officials warn that a clever “winner” notification with a real link is sent by ID thieves.

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Identity Theft Victim’s Woes Continue

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 11th, 2010%

Identity Theft Victim’s Woes Continue
Nelson Perez served this country as a soldier, but for more than 15 years, he has fought a different kind of battle. A battle to regain his good name, with the help of a sheriff’s detective.

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McAfee: A million ‘scareware’ victims a day

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 9th, 2010%

McAfee: A million ‘scareware’ victims a day
Security firm McAfee is warning consumers to beware of ‘scareware’ programs that appear to be antivirus software but are actually scams that can steal data and infect your computer.

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Donations for Haitian earthquake victims may be tax deductible; be careful of scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 21st, 2010%

Donations for Haitian earthquake victims may be tax deductible; be careful of scams
With recovery efforts underway many people may wish to contribute to relief funds for the victims of Haiti’s recent earthquake. The Internal Revenue Service said today contributions for Haitian earthquake victims may be tax deductible.

Are We Victims Of Cell Phone Company Scams? Problems Happen Just As The Contract Is About To End.?

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 8th, 2009%

The battery dying is understandable, but other severe issues? Come on! What is . . . → Read More: Are We Victims Of Cell Phone Company Scams? Problems Happen Just As The Contract Is About To End.?

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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