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* Apartment for rent? Paris apartment rental scams exposed *
How honest consumers empower scam artists: Most on-the-level individuals can't help but harbour at least a few small fantasies about "What if I just got lucky, for once?" Unfortunately, small-time rip-off creeps take advantage of Honest Joes all too often!
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* Deleting your 'StumbleUpon' account *
At first, I thought "StumbleUpon" sounded like a pretty good idea. But then. . .
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* e-mail Scams Glossary *
Here are some terms that might help you understand the hacking-cracking-spoofing-phishing nonsense. . .
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* Free BlockBuster scam *
Something for nuthin'? -- we don't THINK so!
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* Get Rich Quick phishing attempt *
Get rich quick? Or just immediately lose your identity?
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* Let us harvest your eBay ID and send it to Mother Russia *
Another convincing looking message, but it's a hoax meant to harvest your sign-in info!
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* Make money on You-Tube *
Easy money, right? Uh-huh. . .
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* Paris apartment rental scams keep coming *
I knew we would have to be on our toes trying to rent a Paris apartment on the internet, but who could have imagined that 17 of the 18 responses we would receive in a three-week period would be complete fiction? And transparent fiction, at that!
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* Prepaid MasterCard scam *
Here's another new scam: Free money, right? Yeah, RIGHT!
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* Scan and Sweep phishing scam *
Even if these hackers don't get your personal info and passwords -- at the very least -- they'll have "harvested" your e-mail and contact information!
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* Sell Vista Print harvesting scam *
Legitimate Vista Print dealers do not sell via SPAM messages!
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* Shaw Digital Phone: Buyer Beware (Keyes Commentary) *
Western Canada's Shaw Communications fails to deliver on its television ad promise -- and our intrepid columnist John T.D. Keyes has a few comments for Shaw's Powers-that-Be. It's a BOMB!
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* This eBay spoof message contains a potent virus * 
Get rich quick scheme? You know better than that, don't you?
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* Vantage Prepaid credit card scam *
Respondents who knee-jerk (maybe they are somewhat desperate) are exploited by these creeps.
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* Well Wishers International gets its just desserts *
When we first published our exposé on Well Wishers International of Oak Ridge, TN -- and its founder, Mort Walco (AKA Walcowitz) -- we never dreamed our story would be picked up internationally by Reuters News Service! Cheaters never prosper!
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Another e-mail scam claims to unlock satellite access *
Typos and syntax errors are usually a dead give-away, and this one has lots of both!
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Arresting (and understanding the nature of) viruses and e-mail scams *
Have you ever wondered why you get spam, hoaxes and phishing e-mails? Have you ever replied to a series of porn e-mails by requesting that they remove you from their list (a sure-fire way to be CONFIRMED as a working e-mail address)?
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Ask the Expert: Paid for goods never delivered *
What happens when you buy something online, and pay for it, but never receive it?
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Avoid identity theft with common-sense habits *
Financial fraud is out of control. Security can't keep up with the criminals and people add to the problem because they are too trusting and casual in their use of this technology. Stop, look and listen are words you must live by if you want to protect yourself, your money and your family.
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Bank of America Phishing attempt *
It looks like your bank is contacting you for information...? Well, bank hoaxes are among the most common out there!
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Bank of America phishing scam *
Just so no one feels left out -- now they're picking on Bank of America.
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Bank of the West phishing letter *
Clearly a phishing attempt (and I am not a Bank of the West customer, which is always a reliable tip-off), this one is after your sign-in info and banking PIN.
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Been scammed? How About if we scam you AGAIN? *
Oh, right. We guess the premise of this scam is if you bit once, you'll bite again!
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Budget Blinds spam-n-scam *
Another day, another new wrinkle in the scam follies. . .
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Caixa bank fraud phishing attempt *
Here's another new scam: Sign up for this Spanish-language bank offer, and have your identity stolen!
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Capital One caught in spyware net *
We've been preaching against Capital One's unethical -- and sometimes downright illegal -- marketing activities, and finally, they've been spotlighted in a worldwide scam.
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Consumer problems with Capital One (Garber commentary) *
Forget this "hands in your pocket" business; it's a catchy tune, all right, but scams, problems, controversy, harassment and outright fraud are the hallmarks of Capital One's approach to consumer finance. It's a BOMB!
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Cosmos Boutique sales offer phishing letter *
This company wants to buy your product. Will you bite? (Don't: It's a scam to harvest your identity.)
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Credit rating scam attempt *
Guard your credit rating? Be able to buy more stuff? Yeah, RIGHT!
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Diet harvesting attempt *
Here's another new scam: Lose weight with god-knows-what in this new diet preparation.
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Family Feature Films scam *
Enjoy talking to a machine? Being interrupted during your busy day? Not being able to hang-up on these guys? We thought not!
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Free Cable on 'Dish Network' -- Guess again (it's a scam) *
A little research reveals that this is a scam, supplying you some access -- and it isn't entirely legal, either.
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From Henry Ossai (Inheritance Claim) scam letter *
Another stupid, long-winded inheritance scam. Just don't!
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Ghana insurance scam phishing letter *
For some reason you are the recipient of a small fortune. All you have to do is give these thieves a chance to clean out your bank account first! This one is not from Nigeria, but Ghana. And a doctor, honey, a DOCTOR!
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Gold credit card scam attempt *
Another credit card offer? Sign up only if your security and identity are worthless to you. . .
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Grist Mill investment scam letter *
Do they figure they are giving you a fighting chance not to be stupid, by referring to 'Grist for the Mill?'
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Groups call for ban on Fox News slogan *
Fox News' use of the slogan "Fair and Balanced" constitutes deceptive advertising, two political-advocacy groups said Monday in a petition filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
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Job Scam: Michael Grizla and BTA Oil & Gas *
Ah, yet another job offer where you do nothing and get paid the big bucks! Don't bite!
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London Textiles identity phishing scam *
Here's another new scam: Sign up for this money-laundering scheme and lose your identity!
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MasterCard offer scam *
If your credit is already bad, don't make it worse by responding to this harvesting scam.
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Mystery Shopper harvesting attempt *
Here's another new scam: Sign up for this "job" as a mystery shopper and lose your privacy!
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Nisshin Steel job scam *
Another too-good-to-be-true job scam letter. . .
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Oink Dot Com Lottery Scam *
Phishing or spoof, we call this "A big fat scam designed to get your banking info"
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PayPal spoof attempt *
You have a PayPal account and an "update" is required? Guess again!
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PayPal Spoof e-mails or Phishing Reports *
Recently, PayPal members have reported suspicious-looking e-mails and fake websites. Here's what to do if you receive anything, regardless of whether it really appears to come from PayPal, or not.
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PC SpeedScan phishing attempt *
Here's another new scam: Sign up for this computer "protection" scheme and lose your identity!
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Personal 'reading' harvesting attempt *
Just because your heart is full and pure doesn't mean you are invulnerable to greedy scam artists. . .
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PosteItaliane Fake you-got-money letter *
We are not fluent in Italian, but we get the gist: Reply to this and risk identity theft!
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Purpose money credit card scam *
Your name just happened to come up and you are offered a credit card, even though you KNOW you're a bad risk? Wrong, wrong, wrong!
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Regions Bank phishing letter *
Clearly a phishing attempt (and I am not a Regions Bank customer, of course, so they struck out with me), this one is after your sign-in info and banking PIN. Note that this entire message is a gif file; clicking on it anywhere will take you to the phishing site.
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Register.com's threatening renewal notice *
Now, tell me if you think I'm out of line, here, dear reader, but doesn't the tone -- and even the wording -- of this note from Register.com sound threatening? It's a BOMB!
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Romantic harvesting attempt *
Imagine using romance to harvest your personal information. Pathetic!
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Shopping online safely *
Good deals, convenience and choices abound on the Internet. But before you use all the Internet has to offer, be cyber-smart and make your online experience safe.
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Soy candles work scam *
Work-at-home? This one's a scam.
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Sydney Car Centre job scam *
We guess because cars are expensive, the thinking here is you'll be caught by your own greed to make big commissions. Don't bite!
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Syfer-tech job offer scam *
Sounds good, right? WRONG! Don't reply, this is just another phishing attempt.
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TD Canada Trust phishing scam *
Even if these creeps don't get your personal info and passwords -- at the very least -- they will have "harvested" your e-mail and contact information! Do not respond.
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Teddy Rollins job offer scam *
Yet another job offer from that notorious 'Sydney Car Centre.' Answer at your peril!
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The 'Get you too?' work-from-home job scam *
Remember: Even replying or asking to be removed from their lists will get your name onto e-mail lists -- so just throw it away -- DO NOT REPLY!
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The BBB's Wise Consumer newsletter *
The Better Business Bureau provides an excellent newsletter to help warn consumers of shady deals and rip-offs -- including one scam pretending to be from the BBB!
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The war on credit card fraud *
An increased industry focus on fraud prevention has reduced 2005 fraud losses for Visa, MasterCard and American Express by 10 per cent from $223 million in 2004, but the good-guy, bad-guy battle in security one-up-man-ship continues.
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Type at home scam *
Easy money? Think again.
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Uawithya job opportunity scam *
Remember folks: When it sounds too good to be true . . it probably IS.
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Well Wishers International exposed for ripping off travel agents *
AAA Travel agents in the U.S. were unaware how they were being short-changed (and over-charged) by Tennessee-based Well Wishers International . . . until now.
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Winning lottery phishing letter *
Ah. . .your classic prey-on-greed, foreign-source, lottery-winner phishing attempt. Beware! If you ask yourself "what have I got to lose?" ...Well it isn't money, not yet, anyway. But it soon will be money, as they will reel you in, snag your banking info, and clean you out.
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Yet another job-scam phishing attempt *
This one offers a painless job for lots of money, but guess what? It's a scam.
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You've won something incredible (or not) *
The idea of this particular scam (at least from the purps'point of view) is to acquire your banking info and PIN.
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Yours Best Jobs clumsy harvesting attempt *
Whether respondents are motivated by greed -- or need -- innocent (if somewhat naïve) consumers are exploited by these creeps every day.
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* Who's Who harvesting attempt *
Here's another new scam: Sign up for this flattering write-up and lose your identity!
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