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