Scams Articles

Culture and Society » Scams | By Dominic Donaldson @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 4:16 AM

The terrible truth of this day and age is long since detached from the image of a hungry cartoon bear rummaging through metal trash cans for sustenance. If there is commotion happening in your residential alleyway or the sound of a heavy plastic wheelie bin lid slamming shut wakes you at an ungodly hour then the motive for the midnight visit is far removed from the perpetrator seeking a 'Pickanic basket'. When people fail to comply with the copious amounts of shredding advice th... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Jenny DeRaspe-Bolles @ Tuesday, 7th October 2008 @ 5:32 PM

Because identity theft is both lucrative and easy to get away with, ID theft rings are growing and fast in crime circles from meth addicts to mafia. Consequently, there has been an overwhelming corporate response to meet increased demand for identity theft protection. You have probably heard of LifeLock, an Identity Theft Protection company that has been in the news quite a bit lately. In a ballsy move, the company's CEO Todd Davis has published his Social Security number (475-55-54... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Dominic Donaldson @ Thursday, 25th September 2008 @ 5:35 AM

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing forms of organised crime and can lead to heartbreak, financial consequences and legal problems. One of the most common forms is that of assuming the identity of an individual, ordering credit cards in their name and running up the bills which puts the victim in credit default. This can take months and great expense to rectify and this article teaches the tricks of the trade to [prevent this happening. Someone cannot assume your identity unless ... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By James Finnila @ Wednesday, 17th September 2008 @ 5:04 PM

If only the words '100% authentic' were always used honestly. Unfortunately, there are heaps of fakes on eBay and unfortunately they are VERY hard to spot without experience and specialised knowledge - especially before you pay your good money and get the item home! I've been buying and selling on eBay for a while and I'll admit that I have sold fakes - at least I'm confident that they were even though my supplier told me that they were authentic. I sold them on e... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Obinna Heche @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 10:28 PM

Have you thought of turning on your television these days without someone trying to sell you the perfect business idea that is going to make you more cash than you know what to do with, all without you lifting a finger. These infomercials generally feature people with flashing cars, big houses or getting off private jets saying that they were just like you not so long ago, but then they took a chance on a business opportunity, and now they are living the swimming pools and movie stars dream life... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 3:13 PM

Are you looking to start buying on eBay? If you have never used eBay before, you may not necessarily know that it is relatively easy to fall victim to an eBay scam. While eBay is considered a safe place to shop online, there are a number of eBay scams that you should be on the lookout for. Knowing what these scams are, before you start shopping on eBay, will help to reduce or completely eliminate your chances of becoming a victim. Before we start to examine some of the most common eBay... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 5:11 AM

Are you an eBay user? Whether you are currently using eBay to do your online shopping, or if you use it to generate extra income for yourself, as a seller, there is something that you need to be aware of. As a user, whether you are a seller or a buyer, you need to be on the lookout for phishing scams. Phishing scams are rapidly increasing in popularity and many are using eBay as a front. To protect your identity, as well as you finances, you need to be on the lookout for them. If you a... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 7:59 PM

eBay is a relatively safe marketplace. Unfortunately, like most online marketplaces, it is vulnerable to scams. eBay tries to keep instances of scams occurring, but with more than 100 million members, and approximately $40 million moving through the site on a daily basis, this can be a little difficult. Sometimes, scams occur. If you have been scammed, there are certain steps you need to follow to report the incident, and to try to come to a resolution. If you paid for the item through Pa... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Greg Shuey @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 7:25 PM

Everyone has heard about identity theft because it has been in the news very often. Most people think it can't happen to them but this is far from the truth. Identity thieves don't care whether you are rich or poor and they don't care whether you have good or poor credit. The good news is you can do some things for identity theft protection. There are a variety of simple things that we don't think about that can do for identity theft protection. When you think about i... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Greg Shuey @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 9:07 PM

Annually, approximately ten million people have something very important stolen from them. It is not their car, it is not their child, and it is not their money: it's their identity. Identity theft is a crime that is on the rise and costing billions of hard earned dollars a year. While there is no way to ensure 100% identify theft protection, there are several tips to follow that can reduce your chances of becoming a victim. -Shred all important documents. Whenever you recei... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Sam McCain @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 12:51 PM

You notice a missed call on your phone from an unfamiliar number and decide to find out who it was. What you don't realise is that your return call is being diverted to a premium service for which you'll be charged. This is just one of many phone scams catching consumers out, and just one of thousands of scams costing Australians millions of dollars each year. In another popular phone scam, a text message is received from an unknown number with a message that seems like ... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Arnold Hernandez @ Friday, 30th May 2008 @ 5:02 PM

Identify theft is becoming a very real concern for many of us. Initially little could be done after the fact to restore your name and police officers did nothing, because there were no laws in place to protect consumers. Legislators enacted laws to assist consumers to restore their good names and to expedite the investigations by way of the creditor. This type of crime continues and is increasing and this means more and more people's credit is at risk. This complicates ever... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Greg Shuey @ Sunday, 18th May 2008 @ 4:32 PM

The best identity theft protection can be hard to find and incorporate into your daily habits. Identity theft is becoming a crime of choice these days because it is so easy to get away with. It is approximated that over 7 million individuals fell victim to identity theft last year and this year is supposed to reach close to 10 million. Scary huh? The good think is, you have a few options when it comes to protecting yourself from becoming an identity theft victim. Most of the thing tha... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Obinna Heche @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 7:15 AM

When you are looking for a way to make money online, you should make sure you have your fraud detectors on full alert when you read through any proposals being presented. In most instances, it should be pretty easy to figure out if someone is trying to rip you off. Just remember the old advice that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. So when those unsolicited offers drop into your email promising exorbitant amounts of income for only a few hours work a week, chances are it is a scam... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Greg Shuey @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 12:46 AM

Everyone should be well educated in identity theft protection. They should also know what their options are when it comes to identity theft protection services. Being a victim of identity theft is something that we all should dread. It is no fun, time consuming to clean up and has serious consequences if not taken care of in a timely manner. When your identity is stolen, your personal information can be used for all types of crimes including the theft or money (definitely the most comm... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Steve Albright @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 7:06 AM

Whenever looking for at home employment one of the most important things to look out for is work at home scams. These opportunities come in many forms and are evolving every day into more clever and deceptive scams. These companies feed on your desperations to find real work and try to get you to make decisions with your emotions and not with your brain. When you start seeing the flashing dollar signs and fancy houses and cars on their advertisements it's easy to shell out some cas... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Alan Biron @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 9:04 PM

When it comes to seeking a reliable source for something, most people will turn to classified ads. The reason being these are placed categorically and those who know what they are searching for don't have to scour around all ads to find what they are looking for. The reason for placing classifieds is universal. It works for all parties involved because this is serious business and these non display ads speak for themselves. What happens when someone takes advantage of this trustwort... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By David Kowalczyk @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 4:45 PM

Canadian Sweepstakes scam is the name given to a type of scam that is widely acknowledged as the most successful of scams ever. It is estimated that victims who have fallen to Canadian sweepstakes fraud have been cheated of more than US$5 billion. Fraudsters of this genre like to have their base in Canada. Canada is regarded a safe haven for operating this scam. Most of the scams are run out of Canadian soil. This is why the scam was given the name Canadian Sweepstakes scam. The country i... more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Greg Shuey @ Monday, 31st March 2008 @ 10:12 AM

Over the last ten years or so we have seen a huge increase in a very special kind of criminal. This criminal doesn't break into your home, vehicle, or office space to vandalize or steal something, but this criminal breaks into your identity and uses it to ruin your live. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes across the country. The sad thing is, the US population is very uneducated about identity theft, how it can turn their lives upside down, and how to protect more...

Culture and Society » Scams | By Ryan Smith @ Saturday, 22nd March 2008 @ 2:02 AM

It was once said that crime never pays, but to the identity thief it can for a while anyway. This crime is linked to bank and financial fraud and can scam people out of thousands of dollars. In the beginning of the Internet, communication was not that widespread. It hampered criminal activity. Now that the Internet has grown into what it now is, it gives everyone the opportunity to reach a global market, including criminals. For example, ever hear of the Nigerian 419 scam? It used to be a... more...