Internet Scams

Email scams are everywhere on the web now. From supposedly legitimate websites, to spam you get in your email inbox, to legitimate stores that sell your info....this howto will show you how to...

There are so many work at home scams all over the internet these days. These steps will enable you to avoid work at home scams.

There are a plethora of Work From Home scams on the Internet. So many that the WFH schemers have given legitimate Virtual Office opportunities a bad rap. When people who have been online for a...

The most common of computer crimes is online fraud , theft ,scams and related activities referred to dot cons. Common types of dot cons include theft of data, information and any other identity...

The internet can be a great way to make money while you sit at home and only work a few hours. The number of websites you can use to make money is constantly becoming more expansive. As a...

Almost everyone one wants to get rich online and scam artist know this so they take advantage of people looking for online business opportunities. They get people excited to purchase a product...

Paid survey sites and other marketing research companies will pay you, but you will not earn a living from them. You can win some extra money in addition to the little amount of earnings that you...

There are tons of websites out on the internet, claiming that you can get rich taking paid surveys or replace your income. Have you heard the saying, if something sounds to good to be true it...

The economy is down, and many of us feel the hurt. The number of unemployed people is at its highest since the 1930s. Trying to find a job and getting hired is no easy endeavor, but millions of...

The internet has opened up an entirely new and expanded world of shopping, but it’s also opened up opportunities for dishonest people to take advantage of you, so don’t let them. Protect yourself...

Financial fraud online is an acute problem that's getting bigger because people don't take basic precautions. The perpetrators will never stop, because all they need is one patsy out of the...

Protect yourself from fraudsters

Money making scams exist all over the web offering promises to make you rich quick. Some money making scams are so manipulative at pulling people in that they can often be hard to spot. Millions...

With million of consumers using the Internet, fraudulent emails are circulating more and more. Various agencies monitor these fraudulent emails and receive reports of such emails from consumers...

If your a victim of fraud of any sort, the best action to take is to file a fraud complaint with your state attorney general. In many cases they will help you to obtain a refund for the money you...

If you've been scammed through an online application or by a slick telemarketer, here are the steps to file an online rip off report to help others from being victimized.

Communication is key to recognizing the goods from the bad. How are they communicating with you? In these days and age we are a lot more active online by researching, buying, or selling among...

Get money refunded on an internet purchase if the item does not arrive or if you are scammed by a seller. The key is to act as soon as you realize your item will not arrive. Give the seller time...

A phishing email is a type of fraudulent email in which scam artists try to obtain your sensitive personal or financial information. Often, phishing emails contain real logos stolen from the...

If prostitution is the worlds oldest profession then pimping and scamming would have been a close second and third. In this vastly expanding electronic universe that seems to be evolving...

Everyone is familiar in one form or another with internet scams. Some are obvious and some are not. Still, millions of people fall prey to these scams every day. In this first installment I will...

Are you new to world of buying and selling goods on Craigslist? Craigslist can be a very useful tool when cleaning out your garage or when you are in search of something specific. Unfortunately,...

You are very popular. No, really you are. Every day your email has offer over offer to help you plan your future and become your own boss, be rich and famous and work one hour a day, how hard can...

Sometimes after you post an ad on craigslist.com you will get emails from people who are not at all interested in whatever you are selling. Here are some signs to watch out for:

If you've ever sold anything on the internet I'm sure you've been hassled by would-be scammers. These people often try and get you by saying that they have some inordinate amount of money they...

Watch for scams against senior citizens, including yourself. Scammers often target a certain group of people, and they like the ones who are most likely to be nice, who are most likely not to say...

Regardless of how tough times are you cannot afford to get caught up in some scam. They are all over the place. In fact there appears to be at least 50% more scams than there are legitimate...

Identity theft, email scams, and phishing schemes are common unethical activities and crimes on the internet. What do companies and home users do to avoid them? Mostly they can be avoided by...

What would you do if you received a payroll check in the mail, made out to you, for $3, 950? This legitimate looking check looks like any regular payroll check. It even has the warning “for...

At an given time there are dozens of Internet scams floating around. The prey on the people's hopes and dreams and try to make them feel that they can get something for nothing. Unfortunately, it...

Posting products to websites like Amazon and Ebay can be a great way to get rid of your unwanted items and put money in your pocket. There are, however, some risks to doing this. We have all...

The world wide web, it puts the whole world in the palm of your hand. You can literally go anywhere. It can also be a very dangerous place. People can hack into your bank accounts, make fake pages...

Internet fraud and scams are on the rise. There probably are very few people who read this article who have not had at least a phishing email arrive in the inbox of their email account. According...

Many people on Twitter.com are looking for help and tips on increasing their followers. There are a ton of sites and products that guarantee a huge increase in Twitter followers but many do not...

Acai Berry is a product that is advertised to help a person lose weight. If you have signed up for this weight loss product it can be a tricky process to removing your subscription. This tutorial...

One of the pitfalls of making money -- especially when attempting to make money online -- is that there are thousands, if not tens of thousands, of scam artists trying to swindle you of your...

There are many scams on the internet that advertise work at home and make millions of dollars.Here are a few tips on how to recognize the internet companies that might be a scam.

With the proliferation of online social networking scams, hackers and thieves have been busy coming up with sneaky ways to steal your identity and money. Since social networking sites are geared...

Do you consider joining those sites that pay hundreds (and sometime thousands)just by filling out a couple surveys, almost like "Get rich quick " schemes? Don't be fooled! Many survey...

Seems like today, as many of us there are that work hard for our money, there is almost just as many people earning an unhonest living figuring out ways to take our money. I can tell you first...

This article gives you a few pointers and red flags to look for when someone replies to your Craigslist ad that you post online.

The Social Security Administration says, “Show your card to your employer when you start a job so your records are correct. Provide your Social Security number to your financial institution(s) for...

With trying times and the economy in shamble scammers work overtime to steal your money and products. I was recently a victim of craiglist fraud but luckily my keen sense of paranoia kicked it in...

It seems like there are always those who are looking for a way to take money away from the unsuspecting. One more way that is growing in popularity is to fool people into thinking they are being...

If you are active in the internet blog community you have probably heard about the April Rose blog hoax. When the blog started "B" claimed she was an unmarried, pregnant Christian that...

E-mail fraud is becoming a big problem. Almost everyone has received a fraudulen email at one time or another. If you've ever received an email request from a bank or credit card company or any...

Online trolls are people who create fake profiles. They sometimes just do it for fun, other times they want to disrupt a community or get money! Whatever the case, you should learn how to spot the...

Identify theft is one of the leading crimes that cause the government, businesses, and regular people to lose millions and millions each year. It’s important that you take measures to protect...

Phishing is an illegal activity where sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, are acquired. Facebook and other social networking sites are frequently targeted. With a little...

Internet business scams as well as other internet frauds and hoaxes seem to perpetuate the web now more than ever. This means that it is important for you to learn to recognize these crooks...