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Nigerian Dating ScamsFalling in love and creating a beautiful romance is a wonderful ability of a human, but the development of science and technology nowadays has created a new modern form of romance called online dating, which tends to become dangerous because of a very high probability of different frauds like Nigerian Dating Scams.
In case you are practicing online relationships, in order not to become the next victim, do not be lazy and spend some time learning the information about the mechanism of Nigerian Dating Scams, also this will be of great use if you share it with your friends to prevent a possible accident or a crime. Note that, “forewarned is forearmed”, this information will never be unnecessary.
These dating scammers, performing Nigerian Dating Scams are very clever and creative, being career criminals they know the thing they are doing and make the fraud perfectly well. All those e-mails to their victims are written as a series by psychologists to dupe you into thinking you are really corresponding with a hot beautiful smart girl, very interested only in your personality; no doubt these “professionals” know which mental buttons to press to get you to react the way they need from you and to be involved in Nigerian Dating Scams.
 
Dating Scams OnlineThere is no doubt with the development of science and engineering, a new modern form of romance called dating online has appeared. Following the statistical date and advertising people find out these relationships often result in happy marriages, friendship with many different people, and a very comfortable way of communicating with people having the similar interests as you.
However, every person involved in dating activity should use common sense and be well-informed about the possible dangers and frauds and how to avoid Dating Scams Online, not to be taken the bait and to protect your heart and sincere feelings from being broken by Dating Scams Online.
Pay attention, the first danger you can face from those who claim to be interested in your dating profile is arranging a meeting as soon as possible. You mustn’t ignore this sign of possible
Dating Scams Online. Be aware of any partner who wants to meet you immediately, as usually, it takes a few weeks of online chats and phone calls before even considering to ask your vis-à-vis for a date, not to seem rude, importunate or futile.
 
Nigerian ScamCreating a beautiful romance and looking for a boyfriend/girlfriend for creating a family or relationship is a wonderful ability of a human, but the development of science and technology nowadays has created a new modern form of romance called online dating, which becomes dangerous because of a very high probability of Nigerian Scam.
In case you are practicing online relationships, in order not to become the next victim, there is no doubt you should not be lazy and spend some time learning the information about the mechanism of Nigerian Scam, also this will be of great use if you share it with your friends to prevent a possible accident or a crime. As you might remember, “forewarned is forearmed”, this information will never be unnecessary.
There has recently appeared the newest evolution of the Nigerian Scam, when instead of sending spam e-mails and letters, promising millions for your assistance, these scammers are targeting single men and women who are searching for love online.
It is not a secret that they use a classical scenario when money is very important for hospital bills; a scammer often says he needs the mark to send money to pay for a passport; the scammer may offer a job, often to people in a poor country, on payment of a registration fee. These are particularly happen at African dating sites; a scammer might say he/she requires money for a flight to the victim’s country because of being left there by a step-parent, or husband/wife, or because they are just tired of living in their country and then never comes, or says that they are being held against their will by immigration authorities, demanding bribes. Moreover, these legends always strike a victim of Nigerian Scam with their indefatigable fantasy and probability.
 
Beware of Oil Spill Scams

As the Deepwater Horizon oil spill continues to unfold in the Gulf of Mexico, consumers are urged to beware of fraudulent charitable solicitations relating to the clean-up effort and to assisting businesses and communities affected by the disaster.
 
New Jersey Says Gold-Buying Firms Cheated Consumers

With the price of gold reaching new highs, jewelry stores advertising that they will "buy your gold jewelry" are becoming more common. But increasingly, this is a case of "seller beware."
 
FTC Warns of Oil Spill Job Scams

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has presented a whole new array of possible scams for those looking to cash in on the situation. Among them - schemes designed to steal money from people looking for a job -- especially work involving helping to clean up the BP mess.
 
Survey of Gold Buyers Finds Wide Range of Prices

With gold prices at historic highs, many consumers are considering turning that broken necklace or single earring into cash, but a survey of downtown Boston jewelers shows consumers should shop around for the best price.
 
KFC 'Free Lunch Coupon' Suit Moves Forward

KFC is not entitled to dismissal of a lawsuit concerning a ham-handed coupon offer last year, a federal judge in Chicago has ruled.
 
Payday Lender Complains About Financial Reform Bill

Many consumers and consumer advocacy groups hailed last week's final passage of the financial reform bill, even though it wasn't as strong as some would have liked.
 
Obama Signs 'Strongest Consumer Financial Protections in History' Into Law

President Obama today signed legislation that he said represents "the strongest consumer financial protections in history" -- the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which squeaked to Senate passage with the votes of three Republicans who defied their party's leaders.
 
7 Ways You Can Spot A Scam

In today's difficult economy almost everyone seems to be looking for ways to make more money. That includes those who aren't troubled by things like ethics or honesty.
 
Payday Lender to Refund $305,446 in West Virginia

FFD Companies uses the Internet to market its payday loans to consumers across the country, including to at least 576 consumers in West Virginia.
But West Virginia sued the payday lender, accusing it of violating state law that keeps payday lenders out. In a settlement with West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, FFD will pay refunds totaling $305,446.53 to 576 affected West Virginia consumers and has promised not to do business in the state.
 
Scammers Putting A New Face(book) On An Old Scheme

Facebook and other social media websites continue to be the targets of scammers trying to steal users identities. In one of the latest schemes, hackers who hijack Facebook accounts are using it to steal money.
 
Consumer Confusion Drove Intelius, Says Washington AG

Hundreds of thousands of consumers may have unknowingly enrolled in membership programs while using websites owned by Bellevue, Wash.-based Intelius.
A two-year investigation by the Washington Attorney General's Office contends Intelius received thousands of consumer complaints regarding unauthorized enrollment in the programs and that company management -- including CEO Naveen Jain -- knew about the complaints but chose to continue the deceptive and tremendously profitable marketing tactics.
 
Pre-Paid Phone Card Seller Settles With Maryland

Consumers should always exercise care in purchasing a pre-paid telephone calling card because some are of little or no value. Others don't provide the calling minutes the ads promise.
 
An Identity Theft Protection Primer

Identity theft is considered to be one the fastest growing crimes in the United States, affecting approximately 9-10 million consumers each year. What you do or don't do now to protect your identity may affect the outcome of your life for years to come. It's important to take proactive steps, right now, to protect your future.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, 29 percent of all identity theft complaints nationwide in 2006 were from young adults, aged 18 to 29 years old. College students typically fall into this category, which represents the largest group among all identity theft victims.
 
Discount Club Scammers To Pay Millions In Settlement

The state of New York has secured $10 million in settlements with companies that tricked hundreds of thousands of consumers into signing up for discount clubs that charged hidden fees.
 
West Virginia Sues Eight Payday Lenders

West Virginia is one of a handful of states that have banned payday loans. So when lenders use the Internet to do business with residents of that state, the state's attorney general goes to court.
 
Ponzi Scammer Headed for Prison

Trevor Cook of Apple Valley, Minnesota, has been sentenced to a long prison term for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme that collectively cost more than 900 investors $158 million.
 
Foreclosure Rescue Scam Lawyer To Pay $1 Million in Restitution

Some 2,000 desperate homeowners who paid a lawyer thousands of dollars to file "frivolous and phony" lawsuits that didn't reduce a penny of mortgage debt for a single client are getting some relief.
 
Fake Payday Loan Collection Calls On the Rise In Illinois

Con artists posing as payday loan collectors are using threats of going to jail and other scare tactics to coerce Illinois consumers into opening up their back accounts.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says her office has seen a rise in complaints about these fraudulent collection calls.
 
Phony Funeral Ring Scams Insurance Companies, Fed Charge

A federal jury has indicted a California woman for her role in a “morbid” insurance scheme that staged funerals, forged death certificates, and even filled an exhumed coffin with cow parts and a mannequin.
 
FTC: Payday Lender Illegally Garnished Borrowers’ Wages

One of the owners of a payday loan and debt collection operation has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for his role in a scheme that illegally tried to garnish borrowers’ wages and used other illegal debt-collection practices.
 
Scam Artists Capitalize on High Unemployment Rate

As the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent, scammers are taking advantage of the opportunity by preying on the unemployed, the Better Business Bureau warns. Identifying the common red flags of a scam is one way for job hunters to protect themselves and their wallet.
 

 

 


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