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Officials warn of telephone scams in area

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 11th, 2010%

Officials warn of telephone scams in area
JESSICA KELLER ARGUS OBSERVER ONTARIO — The Ontario Police Department is asking residents to be wary of phone calls where the caller is soliciting for money or leaving messages claiming a person has won money.

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Event in Monticello to warn seniors against scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on June 1st, 2010%

Event in Monticello to warn seniors against scams
MONTICELLO – Learn how to protect yourself against scams or fraud with a Better Business Bureau presentation at The Village on the campus of St. Benedict’s Senior Community – Monticello.

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Police warn about scams in wake of hail storm

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 26th, 2010%

Police warn about scams in wake of hail storm
COMMERCE CITY – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s widespread damage from high winds and hail, roofing company representatives are already out and about in the hardest hit areas. But authorities want to make sure storm victims are not taken in by scams.

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Gables Police Warn Elderly Of Scam Artists

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 9th, 2010%

Gables Police Warn Elderly Of Scam Artists
Coral Gables police are warning elderly residents in the city to be on alert for a group of con men and women who appear to be working the area. Wednesday morning police visited businesses and stores handing out fliers which listed the types of scams being used and what to . . . → Read More: Gables Police Warn Elderly Of Scam Artists

Renter beware: Waco real estate agents warn of housing fraud

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 26th, 2010%

Renter beware: Waco real estate agents warn of housing fraud
Local residents looking to rent a home need to be on alert for a scam that has made its way to the Waco area, real estate agents are warning.

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Terrell police warn of bank scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 16th, 2010%

Terrell police warn of bank scams
From news reports Recently a number of citizens in the greater Terrell area have received suspicious telephone calls and emails from individuals claiming to be with their local bank. During these contacts the spoof attempts to gather identifying information from the citizen regarding their banking information, personal identifying numbers, account numbers . . . → Read More: Terrell police warn of bank scams

Groups warn of census scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 6th, 2010%

Groups warn of census scams
With the U.S. Census process beginning, local law enforcement agencies and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advise people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft.

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Police warn of ‘UN’ email scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 21st, 2010%

Police warn of ‘UN’ email scam
Police have warned of a new email scam which suggests the United Nations will compensate those previously ripped off by internet fraud.

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Immigration officials warn people to avoid Haiti earthquake scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 3rd, 2010%

Immigration officials warn people to avoid Haiti earthquake scam
Avoid fee-based “assistance” for temporary protected status, officials warn.

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Charity Officials Warn People To Avoid Haiti Donation Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 21st, 2010%

Charity Officials Warn People To Avoid Haiti Donation Scams
The overwhelming pictures of devastation following last weeks earthquake in Port-au-Prince have people across the Alleghenies opening their wallets to help.

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Spam experts warn Haiti scams are spreading with pleas for donations

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2010%

Spam experts warn Haiti scams are spreading with pleas for donations
Spam experts are warning of email scams related to Haiti’s earthquake disaster. Dylan Morrs of Symantec says the spam emails were first reported within about 24 hours of the massive quake.

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Watchdogs warn of Haiti relief scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 16th, 2010%

Watchdogs warn of Haiti relief scams
U.S. law-enforcement agencies and charity watchdogs have warned that con artists may use Haiti-relief scams to take advantage of an outpouring of generosity after the Haitian earthquake to steal cash and sensitive financial information from potential donors.

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Local Officials Warn Against Haiti Disaster Relief Scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 15th, 2010%

Local Officials Warn Against Haiti Disaster Relief Scams
Your local division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation & Attorney General Richard Cordray say well-meaning Ohioans should beware of scams playing off the earthquake in Haiti.

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Police warn of holiday scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 27th, 2009%

Police warn of holiday scams
JONESBORO — Local law enforcement officers say this time of year lends itself to scam artists who try to take advantage of the holiday charity and cheer of others.

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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.

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