http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/419+scam 419 scam Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:26:16 -0500 Chris Hansen is an investigative journalist for Dateline NBC does a awesome job. He has courage to be able to confront people face to face. Some people will say that's because he has all this security around him but there are news pieces he does where he does not. Most of you know Chris Hansen from To Catch A Predator, which was when Dateline worked with a group called Perverted Justice. Perverted Justice goes online pretending to be teens to find adults who're willing to get together with them to have sex. They then invited the adult over their house and when the adult showed up Chris Hansen confronted them. In the first few episodes the adults who did this weren't arrested, right away. After that they worked with the local police departments in the area Dateline was doing the investigation who did a parallel investigation and arrested those adults right after they left the house after speaking with Chris. Dateline rented these beautiful large houses where Chris Hansen, Perverted Justice, and all the camera crew were working out of a different part of the house that the adult coming over would not see.chris hansen]]> dateline nbc]]> dateline]]> to catch a predator]]> the debt trap]]> nbc]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Chris-Hansen-Nbc/3456001 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:47:17 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Chris-Hansen-Nbc/3456001 Online Dating Scams to be aware of Every year a large number of people fall victim to online dating scams. You may be think that you would never fall for one of those, but many people are already becoming a victim without even realising it. For this reason it is vital that you recognise the signs of an online dating scammer and are aware of the types of scams that are unfortunately commonly used. The purpose of all dating scams is to obtain money from innocent individuals who are using a dating site for legitimate reasons. Types of scam Travel Scam This scam is fairly straightforward. Once a scammer has befriended you on a dating website, they will suggest meeting up. Once you agree to meet them they will tell you that they are currently living overseas and require your help to afford the travel expenses to visit you. Having gained your trust, many people feel this is a genuine reason to send money to someone they have never met. Prostitute Scam Numerous prostitutes use online dating sites to solicit business. With sleazy usernames and personal descriptions, their profiles are generally easy to identify.internet dating]]> uk dating online]]> dating services]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Internet-Dating-Scams---Beware/3438494 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:56:56 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Internet-Dating-Scams---Beware/3438494 People have been trying to run different types of fraud and various computer scams almost since computers were first invented. Computers are a great tool that can really transform any business, keeping it up to date with all of the best technology on the market, but there are certain dangers that you need to be aware of if you are a business owner. You cannot afford to neglect a secure console server, for instance, which could allow unauthorized access to your network. You cannot afford to be tricked by an internet scam that is designed to get all of your money. If you are aware of a few of the scams that are out there, you can make sure that they do not hurt you and your business. First off, there is what is known as 419 Fraud or Nigerian Internet Fraud. This scam involves email communication; it is the same scam that used to be run with physical letters before email took over the market. The letter will inform you that the sender has a large amount of money, maybe even millions of dollars, that they need to smuggle out of some foreign country.secure console server]]> secure console servers]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beware-Of-These-Computer-Scams/2351202 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:22:21 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beware-Of-These-Computer-Scams/2351202 Marcus Evans Scam]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Marcus-Evans-Scam/2258093 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:00:17 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Marcus-Evans-Scam/2258093 The web allows you to meet individuals from all over the world. Dating websites let you kind relationships with simply regarding anyone. Some websites are intended for certain groups of individuals, permitting them to meet others like them additional than they ever would in real life. Unfortunately, many, together with those for disabled dating, are typically vulnerable to scams. Dating sites for the disabled supply all sorts of things to their users. They act as social networking sites for them to satisfy other folks and bond with them. Moreover, they don't seem to be only for people who are disabled, but additionally for anyone who might be fascinated by someone who is. Simply one have a look at the message boards will give you an idea of the diversity. With all the advantages these sites provide, it's unfortunate that there is thus a lot of fraud placed there. They let individuals meet and talk about their experiences. The stories that begin here often result in wonderful relationships, and in such situations, it doesn't appear right that something bad should happen. Sadly, though, we tend to have seen that scams often take place.Dating]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Disabled-Dating---Potential-Dangers-Of-On-line-Disabled-Dating/2167992 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:14:57 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Disabled-Dating---Potential-Dangers-Of-On-line-Disabled-Dating/2167992 IRS Special Agent Shaun Schrader's affidavit in support of a search warrant for NOVA Benefit Plan's offices in Connecticut has been widely circulated and reported. That affidavit is particularly damning for NOVA and apparently NOVA now wants to restrict your right to read it. On January 31st, NOVA's lawyers filed an Emergency Motion to Seal the affidavit. No ruling has yet been made by the court. NOVA Benefit Plans, Benistar 419 Plan AND Trust, Grist Mill Trust, US Benefits Group and others - all players or promoters in welfare benefit and 419 plans - filed the motion. During the investigation leading up to the raid of NOVA's headquarters, several undercover IRS special agents posed as potential customers. The agents recorded conversations with senior company officials. These officials all but admitted the program was a scam. These recordings are transcribed in part in the search warrant affidavit. Apparently the promoters don't want their clients hearing the truth - the truth that they probably have sunk hundreds of millions of dollars in abusive tax shelters. Investments that NOVA said were legal.welfare benefit plans]]> IRS lawyer]]> NOVA Benefit Plans]]> Benistar]]> Grist Mill Trust]]> abusive tax shelter]]> asset recovery lawyer]]> tax fraud]]> tax scam]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/New-Motions-Filed-In-Welfare-Benefit-Plan-Case---Nova-s-Latest-Attempt-To-Hide-The-Truth/2142258 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:34:53 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/New-Motions-Filed-In-Welfare-Benefit-Plan-Case---Nova-s-Latest-Attempt-To-Hide-The-Truth/2142258 Spam is unsolicited bulk email. It's usually the same email sent in mass mailings used to promote a service or product or to propagate a virus. Some spam is truly fraudulent. The folks sending the spam (known as spammers) use false contact info to line up their email accounts . The spammers then send out mass emails, creating false claims so as to solicit money from the recipients. The infamous Nigerian 419 scam is an example of fraudulent spam. A lot of companies use spam as a selling tool. Not all industrial email is spam, since some recipients might have willingly chosen to receive promotional mailings. Still, a lot of firms do resort to spam, and use several totally different ways to urge away with this. Some rent a third to send out messages, that way they don't have to accommodate complaints or different problems ensuing from the spam. Some "spoof" their email address, that is a method that hides the important email address, covering it up with a pretend email address chosen by the spammer. Spammers are increasingly using virus-infected computers to send their spam for them.Idaho Carpet Tiles]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Free-Spam-Blockers---Can-I-Get-Anti-spam-Software-For-Free-/2050906 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:59:59 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Free-Spam-Blockers---Can-I-Get-Anti-spam-Software-For-Free-/2050906 The Nigerian email scams have been going on for decades. In fact even before the Internet and emailing becalmed commonplace these Nigerian. Today they are perpetrated almost entirely over the Internet via email. If you are not familiar the scam goes like this. You'll be contacted by email from a person claiming to be a high ranking official in Nigeria. this person has access to a large sum of money and they need you to help them transfer the money out of the country. all you have to do is give them your bank account and routing number so they can make the transfer. They make ask for a small payment from you up front to cover expenses. Ultimately you'll never see any money, they will run off with the money you put up for them and they will use your banking information to print counterfeit checks to use in other scams. If you are the victim of such a scam you are not alone so you should not feel too embarrassed. In fact tens of thousands of people have fallen victim to these scams.nigerian emaail scams]]> 419 scam]]> email con]]> trace an emaail in nigeria]]> locate a con man in nigeria]]> find stolen money in nigeria]]> con games]]> scam aartists]]> n]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-It-Possible-To-Trace-Nigerian-Email-Scams-/2049672 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:02:36 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-It-Possible-To-Trace-Nigerian-Email-Scams-/2049672 internet security]]> computer hacking forensic investigators]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Internet-Security-Experts-Help-Recover-Money-From-Cyber-Criminals/1909708 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:39:35 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Internet-Security-Experts-Help-Recover-Money-From-Cyber-Criminals/1909708 Recent court cases have highlighted serious problems in plans welfare benefit plans issued by Nova Benefit Plans of Simsbury, Connecticut. Recently unsealed IRS criminal case information now raises concerns with other plans as well. If you have any type plan issued by NOVA Benefit Plans, U.S. Benefits Group, Benefit Plan Advisors, Grist Mill trusts, Rex Insurance Service or Benistar, contact a competent tax lawyer immediately. You may be subject to an audit or in some cases, criminal prosecution. On November 17th, 59 pages of search warrant materials were unsealed in the Nova Benefit Plans litigation currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. According to these documents, the IRS believes that Nova is involved in a significant criminal conspiracy involving the crimes of Conspiracy to Impede the IRS and Assisting in the Preparation of False Income Tax Returns. Earlier this year, 70 armed IRS Criminal Division special agents raided the offices of Nova Benefit Plans in Connecticut. The IRS has taken other recent criminal enforcement actions in other states including Nebraska and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The IRS has told the court that it believes Nova is promoting abusive "section 419" welfare benefit plans.welfare benefit plan]]> IRS lawyer]]> Grist Mill]]> Nova Benefits Plan]]> Benefit Plan Advisors]]> Benistar]]> US Benefits Group]]> abusive tax shelter]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Irs-Cracks-Down-On-Welfare-Benefit-Plans/1855594 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:33:41 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Irs-Cracks-Down-On-Welfare-Benefit-Plans/1855594 Ordinary everyday men and women are suffering on a daily basis as a result of online dating sites fraud. On July 16, 2010, Westchester County, New York, Solomon Jesus Nasser was charged with third degree grand larceny, after stealing almost $200,000 over a three-year period. Victims of Nasser included women he had met through online dating whilst posing as an imposter. He gained the trust of his now victims by presenting as an advisor to the then president of America, George W. Bush. Nassar also made up other fictitious identities, which included impersonating a Department of Defense official. After establishing trust with vulnerable women he would then make up stories pertaining to financial difficulties resulting from legal disputes, and later on would mislead his victims to hand over money. Thankfully, the arrest of Nassar has shut down his Internet dating scam; he is currently serving a seven-year jail term. This story and others just like it has seen many tragic stories unfold and numerous people have been financially and emotionally scarred as a result. The Internet is a very useful matchmaking alternative, however it means having to let your guard down at some point.online dating scam]]> fraud]]> internet dating overseas]]> falling in love]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Are-You-Falling-For-A-Scam--Or-Falling-In-Love--/1811418 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:25:48 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Are-You-Falling-For-A-Scam--Or-Falling-In-Love--/1811418 If you receive a 'virus or a scam warning' in your email, the first and only action you should take is to forward it to the Helpdesk, maybe copy the message to your Departmental Computing Officer, and await advice. We will check it out, and let you know if it is a genuine threat, whether anyone in the University is at risk, and whether we need to issue a general alert. Strathclyde University and Associates: Guidelines For Dealing With Virus Warnings And Other Hoaxes - Do not forward it to everyone you know. If this warning did not come from your recognised IT support people (IT Services or your Departmental Computing Officer), then the chances are extremely high that it is a hoax. This is especially likely to be true if the mail was forwarded by a friend, even if they "know about these things". Spotting Virus Hoaxes Virus hoaxes are actually fairly easy to spot, once you've seen a few of them. They all use pretty much the same sort of language, lots of use of CAPITALS, usually mention some major IT company you've heard of (e.g.University of Strathclyde]]> strathclyde university]]> strathcly]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Strathclyde-University-And-Associates--Virus-Scam-Warnings-And-Other-Hoaxes/1610042 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:12:20 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Strathclyde-University-And-Associates--Virus-Scam-Warnings-And-Other-Hoaxes/1610042 We are all aware that financial schemes are rampant, especially in the digital age when con artists can wreak havoc and be gone before unsuspecting targets even know what hit them. Although, baby boomers are often the targets of such schemes because they have a lifetime of money to invest, up and coming young investors are prime targets as well. This may be because they are often inexperienced, less likely to check references and company history, more likely to rely on internet sources, and under a lot of pressure to secure a sizeable retirement fund from a small savings. Ponzi schemes are financial investment scams that promise high returns. For a while, most Ponzi schemes are sustainable. They pay old 'investors' from money gained from new investors, not investment proceeds as each investor assumes. As long as new investors keep the scheme flush with cash, old investors may never uncover the scheme. These schemes are rarely the decades-long scams as the one perpetrated by Ponzi "giant" Bernie Madoff during which investors, large and small, lost millions, often their life savings.Charles Ponzi]]> Ponzi Schemes]]> financial inverstment scams]]> scamming investors]]> Bernie Madoff]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ponzi-Schemes--Don-t-Be-A-Victim-/1600435 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:54:44 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Ponzi-Schemes--Don-t-Be-A-Victim-/1600435 This particular scam has its origins in the 1500s, where thieves took advantage of many victims and left them without any money. Due to how it started, it's known as the Spanish Prisoner. Apparently, the powerful nature of Spain left it with a lot of enemies, leaving suspicions high. Scammers would tell victims that a member of Spanish royalty had been taken prisoner, and bribes would be required to release them. By offering their money to release the reward, not only would they be promised large rewards, but a princess would be offered as well.As with any con it required some research in order to only contact "soft" yet financially solid targets, as well as a demeanor that's hard to duplicate. This type of conman can sell anything to anyone and get away with not only the money, but with the mark not initially realizing they've been duped.This type of confidence game continues today, but can take various forms. As always it relies on confidentiality, mystery, and a feeling that a great deal is at stake. They play on the fact that, at heart, people want to save the world and come out financially well-off in the process.spanish prisoner scam]]> email fraud]]> internet]]> technology]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Internet-Scams-Spanish-Prisoner/1461215 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Internet-Scams-Spanish-Prisoner/1461215 In the spirit of the Nigerian 419 scam, for the past couple of years, the domain appraisal scam has been doing the rounds on the internet. It is very easy for unsuspecting domain owners to get caught up in this scam. However, with the info provided in this article and a little common sense, the only thing one might lose is the few seconds it takes to read an email. Here is how the domain appraisal scam works: You are contacted with an email that goes like this: Hello, We purchase/resell domain names and developed websites. Now we consider your domain. What is your price? If you have other domains for sale feel free to send your list. Looking forward to do business with you. Regards, xxxxx xxxxxxxx CEO xxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx LLC Now, if you respond with a price - say $5000, you'll get another email like this: Hello, 5000 USD? Ok Did you use zzzzzzxxxxxx.com before? I think this is the best place for domain/money transfer. Do you have an appraisal certificate? Domain name is an investment for me. In other words I'm going to sell your name later and make a profit.domain appraisal scam]]> domains]]> domain names]]> email]]> domaining business]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Watch-Out-For-The-Domain-Appraisal-Scam/1331176 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:04:54 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Watch-Out-For-The-Domain-Appraisal-Scam/1331176 Within the last few years, the 419 fraud has quickly become one of the most prevalent forms of fraud out there. Due to widespread use of the Internet, it has since become far easier to commit fraudulent activity and target thousands of people, specifically through email accounts. In order to work, this method requires the recipient to advance money to the fraudulent people under the promise of receiving a gain on their money.Even though the advance-fee scam has been operating for a few years in certain countries in Africa, additional countries have started their own scams. The victim receives an email that informs them that, for a comparatively small amount of money that's advanced to the scammer, they will get much more in return. Despite the obvious illegality of the entire procedure, people have still participated in it and been scammed.In this fraud a person is contacted and told that the writer is entitled to a large amount of money, but a certain amount of money must be advanced for administration fees and their personal bank account number must be provided so funds can be transferred.Scam 419]]> Nigerian Scams]]> 419 Eater]]> 419 Scam Baiters]]> 419 Scam Baiting]]> Nigerian Scams 419]]> Scam 419]]> Nigerian 419 Scam]]> 419 Email Fraud]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Nigerian-Fraud/1303372 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Nigerian-Fraud/1303372 There are lots and lots of opportunities available for you in online and along with these opportunities there are lots and lots of online scams too. With the increase use of internet, online scams are also increasing. The main aim of such online scams is to fool innocent users and make them to fall in their laid trap. The main aim of such scammers will be to take away the hard earned money of innocent users for the goods and services which has never existed or which has no existence itself. They use to target people on a large scale. There is no specific category of people to whom they want to trap, yet their main concentration is to trap business people as they are so busy they will give less importance to check on the details displayed. The other categories of people are senior citizens and those persons whose usual speaking language is not English. Scammers are repeatedly coming up with new type of scams so as to cheat people and to take out their money. Nigerian Letter Scam This kind of scam is well known online scam;Nigerian spam]]> Online scam]]> 419 scam]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Online-Scams-And-Their-Tricks/1290995 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:56:38 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Online-Scams-And-Their-Tricks/1290995 The first 3 necessity for a person is food, shelter and clothing. But now internet is the 4th important necessity in people"s life. The usage of internet is widely used for seeking numbers to all kind of information. But the biggest disadvantage is that you might get caught by scam mails. The scam mailsare sent by the scam companies which are listed on the internet. Try avoiding this website which can be harmful for your computers. To avoid this kind of scam messages download a fee version of anti-scam software from the internet. These stop the scam mail to enter your inbox. The scam companies can send you a message which has an interesting subject like how to avoid cancer? Or let say about earning money in 15 days. The most usual scams found are the Nigerian. These letters contains generally of transferring money. For example a person claimed to be a widower and asked to transfer money to your bank account. It is better if you don"t give them any personal information. You will never know when you will be bankrupt. These types of letters are otherwise known as 419 scams.Nigerian scam]]> Nigerian scam victims]]> Internet scam]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Do-I-Identify-The-Scam-Messages-/1215123 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:30:30 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Do-I-Identify-The-Scam-Messages-/1215123 Since the 16th century scam artists have employed a highly profitable swindle that has impoverished unnumbered targets. It is labeled the Spanish Prisoner because it originated in Spain. Other nations became suspicious of Spain at that time because of its continuous menace. A "mark" (the prey) is told that an aristocrat has been imprisoned in Spain and is relying on the con artist to raise bribes needed to secure his release. If the mark would supply some of the money, he was promised that he would be rewarded generously upon the release of the prisoner, and furthermore could wed the prisoner's beautiful daughter.As with any con it required some research in order to only contact "soft" yet financially solid targets, as well as a demeanor that's hard to duplicate. This type of conman can sell anything to anyone and get away with not only the money, but with the mark not initially realizing they've been duped.This type of confidence game continues today, but can take various forms. As always it relies on confidentiality, mystery, and a feeling that a great deal is at stake.Spam Fraud Spanish Prisoner]]> Fake Fraud Spanish Prisoner]]> Spanish Prisoner Fraud]]> Internet Scams Fraud Spanish Prisoner]]> Online Fraud Spanish Prisoner]]> Fra]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Overview-Of-Spanish-Prisoner-Scam/1116427 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Overview-Of-Spanish-Prisoner-Scam/1116427 http://kennyanderica.com/mlm-tips-tricks/opportunity-buyers-vs-opportunity-seekers Erica Jones 419 330 1113 How to Build A Home Based Business Faster Even With Bad Press We have all seen it, the newspaper article or the TV piece about another scam or fraud being blamed on the home based business industry. Sure there have been and always will be bad eggs in the industry but that doesn't mean that has to hold you back from building a wildly successful MLM business. In fact, if you do this the right way, it won't matter what the press has to say- ever! The people already involved in the industry understand the power and potential of the opportunity they are part of. They know they are in a unique position and have found the right way to earn money. They also know the time and effort involved in making this work and are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Those are the people you need to talk to about your business. We call them opportunity buyers and they are the perfect prospects.bbb bashes mlm]]> bad press for mlm]]> dealing with bbb and mlm]]> mlm bad reputation]]> get around mlm bad reputation]]> bbb gives mlm a bad name]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Build-A-Home-Based-Business-Faster-Even-With-Bad-Press/1074810 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:24:34 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Build-A-Home-Based-Business-Faster-Even-With-Bad-Press/1074810