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ConsumerAffairs.Com Scam Alerts |
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Top 10 Scams of 2008
Financial meltdown creates opportunities for scammers
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New Jersey Man Arrested in Ponzi Scheme
Investment broker accused of bilking clients out of $1.3 million
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Feds Quash "Scareware" Scheme
Bogus 'scans' tricked more than 1 million consumers
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Class-Action Scam Threatens Consumers
Supposed lawsuit settlement is bogus.
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FBI Warns Holiday Shoppers to Avoid Online Crooks
Keep yourself safe from scammers while hunting bargains
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Grant Scheme Targets Iowa College Students
Attorney General goes after counterfeit check scammers
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Mississippi Still Dealing with Katrina Repair Fraud
Three years later, victims still being taken advantage of
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Medicare Fraud Risk Grows for Some
Shady sales agents put seniors at increased risk of falling victim to Medicare fraud.
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Illinois Sues Seven Companies for Mortgage Rescue Fraud
Attorney General warns against scams targeting homeowners in trouble
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Consumers Warned of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators
Fraudsters con victims into wiring money for nonexistent prescription drugs
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Iowa Hangs Up on Charity Telemarketers
Attorney General cuts off solicitors for abusive practices
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New Jersey Sues Credit Repair Agencies
Restraining order filed over deceptive practices and failed promises
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Rewards Programs Snare the Unwary
"Free trial" programs can lead to unauthorized charges
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Scam Artists Target Missouri Citizens with "Grandparents" Scheme
Con artists pose as grandkids to steal money.
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Florida Sues Foreclosure Rescue Company for Deceptive Practices
"Debt mitigation" firm falsely claimed it could solve mortgage problems.
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Timeshare Promoters Face Deceptive Marketing Charges
Companies used fake prizes to lure consumers into seminars.
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Indiana, North Carolina Lean on Telemarketers
Attorneys General say companies are breaking the law.
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Scams Sprout from Financial Crisis
Consumers vulnerable to scams growing out of Wall Street meltdown.
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Advance Fee Card Scheme Fined $1 Million
FTC says company charged people to use fake credit cards for its own Web site.
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New Malware Targets Careerbuilder.com Users
"Security certificate" email is a hoax.
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FTC Backs Crackdown on Pre-Paid Phone Card Abuses
Agency wants legislation against deceptive marketing tactics.
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Atlantic Lottery Scam Still Making The Rounds
Hucksters try to trick victims into wiring funds from false checks.
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Virginia Consumers Warned About Post-Storm Scams
Hanna damage may open floodgates to thieves and fraudsters.
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West Virginia Attorney General Hails Assertive Consumers
Individuals prompt investigations, lawsuits against scammers.
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Illinois Man Convicted for Scamming Seniors
Accused of taking investment money and spending it on himself.
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New Identity Theft Scam Targets State Debit Card Users
Texas Attorney General warns against giving out information.
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Disappointment Awaits Men Seeking Foreign Brides Online
Sites promising exotic Asian, Russian women are often scams ... or worse.
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Texas Debt Collection Firm Hit for Harassing Consumers
Attorney General slams firm for misconduct and violations of law.
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Consumers Cautioned About Voter Registration Scams
Fraudsters use phone calls to steal personal information.
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New Twist On Phishing Scam Surfaces In Kentucky
Criminals call claiming to be from credit union.
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Bogus Websites Selling Beijing Olympics Tickets
Scammers fool buyers into paying for nonexistent passes to Games.
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Fake Check Scams Rise in Falling Economy
Secret shopper offers can lead to wire fraud and lost money.
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Canadian Gets 23 Years in Credit Card Scam
Telemarketing scheme took $8.2 million from 40,000 Americans.
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Love's Labor Looted: Internet Dating Scams Can Get Expensive
Organized crime preys on the lonely; sites don't check backgrounds.
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Invention Promoters Will Pay $10 Million To Settle FTC Charges
Feds claim promoter deceived consumers with claims of making gadgets profitable.
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'Run Your Car On Water' Scheme Could Leave Consumers All Wet
Scientists debunk 'scammish' gas-from-water claims.
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Simple.Net Sued over Activation Checks
Sent out small checks that were actually contracts.
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States Look More Closely at 'Charity' Groups
Intentions aren't always so good.
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Senator Prods FTC to Investigate Craftmatic Complaints
Elderly consumers complain of pushy door-to-door salesmen.
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New York Stops H&R Block's Deceptive Sweepstakes Ads
Company will pay $245,000 penalty for not playing by the rules.
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Feds Bust International Computer Scam Ring
Internet phishing scam centered in Los Angeles & Romania.
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Texas Charges Nexusmedia Deceived Web Users
Screensaver software was bundled with spyware, state charges.
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Despite Warnings, More Consumers Fall Victim to Cyber Scams
Law enforcement barely makes a dent in crooks' efforts.
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Bogus 'Veterans Retreat' Appeal Canned
Missouri sues California man promoting phony charities.
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Texas Stops Driver's License Scam Targeting Undocumented Workers
Texas company sells worthless 'licenses' for $225.
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Mystery Shoppers Find Deceit, Incompetence Among Tax Preparers
IRS urged to bar sale of refund anticipation loans.
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419 Scams Never Go Away
Like cicadas, they come and go with the seasons.
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