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Facebook users warned of sexy ‘Candid Camera Prank’ attack

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 18th, 2010%

Facebook users warned of sexy ‘Candid Camera Prank’ attack
Security firms are warning Facebook users to beware of what’s being called the “Candid Camera Prank” attack recently spotted on Facebook that tries to use the lure of a sexy video of a scantily clad woman on a bicycle to download a video player that’s actually Hotbar adware, . . . → Read More: Facebook users warned of sexy ‘Candid Camera Prank’ attack

Seniors warned of Medicare scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on March 22nd, 2010%

Seniors warned of Medicare scam
CARROLLTON – Greene County Sheriff Rick Graham wants to warn area residents of a Medicare scam targeting senior citizens. Graham said the caller claims to be with Medicare and offering a Medicare program that can save the senior citizen hundreds of dollars.

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Homeowners warned about storm repair scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 20th, 2010%

Homeowners warned about storm repair scams
In the wake of the past week’s back-to-back, historic snowfalls, the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for scam artists hoping to cash in on home repair and service needs. Angie Barnett, president and CEO of the Greater Maryland BBB, said, “motorists,…

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Expect highly targeted cyber attacks with inside help in 2010, businesses warned

By Ripoffs Scams, on February 7th, 2010%

Expect highly targeted cyber attacks with inside help in 2010, businesses warned
Businesses face an increasing number of threats from cybercriminals, according to the latest internet security report by IT management software company

Iowans needing help removing trees are warned about scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 24th, 2010%

Iowans needing help removing trees are warned about scams
Carroll, Ia. – Concerns were raised Friday over whether some tree removal companies were taking advantage of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

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Charitable warned to be wary of telephone scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 29th, 2009%

Charitable warned to be wary of telephone scams
Blooming Grove Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun (R-C – Blooming Grove) has encouraged her constituents to continue being charitable, but to be wary of telephone scams, following disclosure that only 20 percent of donations given to local fundraising campaigns via one telemarketer actually goes to the non-profit organizations the telemarketers are . . . → Read More: Charitable warned to be wary of telephone scams

Martin residents warned of door-to-door charity scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 26th, 2009%

Martin residents warned of door-to-door charity scams
MARTIN COUNTY — Authorities are warning Martin County residents to be wary of scam artists going door-to-door to selling products for charity.

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Martin residents warned of door-to-door scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 22nd, 2009%

Martin residents warned of door-to-door scams
Authorities are warning Martin County residents to be wary of scam artists going door-to-door to selling products for charity.

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Beware: Aussies warned of new travel scams

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 21st, 2009%

Beware: Aussies warned of new travel scams
RELATIVES of Aussie travellers are being contacted by bogus doctors asking for money to be sent for supposed medical treatment.

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Mobile Phone buyers warned over insurance scam

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 31st, 2009%

Mobile Phones are an almost mandatory part of our lives these days, an overwhelming percentage of the British population owns at least one mobile phone with some people even owning two: One personal and one work or business phone. There are people buying new phones every day and so there’s plenty of room for uncertainty in . . . → Read More: Mobile Phone buyers warned over insurance scam

What Noone Wants To Be Warned About Phone Scams?

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 31st, 2009%

I try to warn people and it seems that noone seems . . . → Read More: What Noone Wants To Be Warned About Phone Scams?

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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