Scam and Fraud

3 Big Lies

By John M. McClure So much of what you hear in the financial press these days is so wrong, that one must consider most financial television and print to be strictly for entertainment purposes only. In this article, we're going to examine more big lies constantly being pedaled by the...
Posted at 07/13/2006 10:07; Read 1063 times; read more >>

Don't Get Carried Away by HYIP Account Stats

By Billy Middleton "I assumed this HYIP was paying since my balance was going up!" is a quote from one e-mail I received regarding an investment someone had made. His hard earned cash had been spent and after the first day the promised profit was evident on the sites account statistics....
Posted at 07/06/2006 06:07; Read 736 times; read more >>

How To Avoid Phishing Scams

by Katerina Mitrou In today's world the Internet is becoming as common as sliced bread. Most people use it to send e-mails, browse for information, carry out banking transactions, and shop. So it shouldn't be a surprise that some people are embracing the technology for less-than-kosher purposes. Phishing scams in particular...
Posted at 06/29/2006 10:06; Read 1026 times; read more >>

MLM - Fantastic or Fraud?

by Terry Frerker Be your own boss! Set your own schedule. Retire Early! Who doesn't want that, right? Multi-level Marketing has been praised for allowing financial freedom; and it's been criticized for being a big scam. As with any business venture, it's buyer beware. Do your homework first. Both sides agree;...
Posted at 06/15/2006 16:06; Read 624 times; read more >>

Hi-Profile Identity Theft Scams

By Keith Londrie Identity theft is a federal crime under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. It occurs when a con artist uses your personal information, such as name, mailing address, Social Security number, credit card number, birth date to set up a clone identity, which then buys merchandise, takes...
Posted at 05/31/2006 10:05; Read 547 times; read more >>

Warning: Paid Surveys Scam!

by Sam Parker In my previous article, Five Excellent Reasons to Take Paid Surveys Today, we reviewed the main reasons why so many people take paid surveys: * They can make good Money * It's real Fun * They enjoy a Cool Lifestyle * They make their opinion counts * It's easy to get started You too...
Posted at 05/11/2006 14:05; Read 15677 times; read more >>

Classic Scams

by William Cate Classic Scams By William Cate Scams don't die. They just fade in and out of consciousness. Pigeons have short memories. Over time, economic fluctuations and technological changes bring some swindles in and out of public awareness. There are thousands of scams being run every day. Few of these swindles...
Posted at 05/04/2006 10:05; Read 3985 times; read more >>

Scammer's Portrait: Robert, "The Puppeteer"

by Tony Clifton "Robert Vaughn" was the owner of the fresh scam Private Opps. Some people are still waiting for "Robert" to come back and pay their "contracts". When the program is here and paying everyone claims to have all the Due Diligence in the world, but when they are...
Posted at 04/26/2006 07:04; Read 912 times; read more >>

Reality Check: A Harsh Look At Common Internet Hype

by Sandi Moses In the world of business, there are a few things to watch out for before you get involved as an owner, affiliate, or investor. These are important everywhere, but nowhere more important than for the so-called "internet newbie" who is looking for additional income and/or a better lifestyle....
Posted at 04/18/2006 12:04; Read 877 times; read more >>

How To Spot Forex Fraud

by Willie Reynolds As the popularity of Forex increases so do the number of scam artists attempting to cash in on the Forex gravy train. Since Forex involves trading money internationally, often over the Internet, a whole new breed of scams have come about. Ironically many of these scam artists are...
Posted at 04/10/2006 11:04; Read 832 times; read more >>

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