Archive for the 'Scams' Category

I found this on SowPub yesterday. I hate to mention it, it shows my age.
18 November 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada The US Attorney’s office in Las Vegas announced on October 11 that Donald J. Mikrut, the operator of a Las Vegas-based multi-level-marketing company called Financial Independence Network Ltd and another entity called American Business–MORE Publications, was […]

Recently my wife’s computer system was zapped by lighting.
We went to a nearby Office Depot and spent nearly $1500 on a new system.
At the check out counter, we were advised of a $250 rebate on the things purchased.
After carefully going through all the hoops, and fulfilling EACH requirement, we received a postcard that said the […]

On Craigslist this morning, the following ad appeared. I’ve left out the email addresses… no use encouraging them.
I hate spam, but I’d also hate a novice who thinks it would be good to respond to this ad to get ripped off either.
They want 1 cent per name for these…and claim to have 450,000 names.
Let’s see, […]

Because PayPal (along with Ebay) have facilitated so many home based buiness enterprises, issues of Pay Pal security are very important in the work at home business field. 
Most PayPal “phishing” ploys are easy to spot.
“Your account has been limited” - yeah, like you thought I had $10 million there?
“Please update your account” - duh, this is only the […]

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or http://www.ic3.gov handles complaints about internet crime.
Here’s an example…
Recently, the solid reputation of the large charity Compassion International was used by fraud artists who falsely approached folks about employment with the charity and who required prospective applicants to send the fraudster money.
If you receive such emails, know that […]

From Liz Folger’s How To Find The Perfect Business Opportunity For You
What to Do If You Become the Victim of a Scam
First you need to write to the company that you feel has ripped you off telling them you would like your money back. If they don’t agree with you, then you need to let […]

By now you’re familiar with email scams where they need YOUR bank account to process a transaction.
Some forlorn prince from Nigeria offers you a huge commission just for cashing his check and sending him back one.
But the prince’s check bounces and yours doesn’t so your bank account is doubly whacked.
There are variation in how this […]