Articles about scammers (0-50 of 2913)

  • Being Scammed By Nigerian Scammers
    By: eccuni | -
    When we deal with a certain problem, it is normal for us to first understand it before dealing with it. The same thing applies with online frauds, phishing, malware and any kind of cyber attacks, before the incident response or even the attack could even happen; the experts would research and further understand each threat. However, no one knows about these Nigerian scams, thus it is hard to defend against this kind of fraud and predicting its movements is almost impossible.

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  • Stay Alert For Internal Revenue Service Phishing Scams
    By: Steve | - Scammers are like cockroaches; they are unwanted, yet they never seem to go away. Recently, there has been a set of IRS phishing emails that have been infesting the web. There have been at least two versions. One claims to be from "info manager@irs.gov" and another from "support manager@irs.gov." These emails can look convincing with headers that read: "IRS notification." Although it may seem authoritative, neither of these are legitimate and should be ignored, deleted, or forwarded along to ph ...
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  • Security Researchers Detect New Survey Scam Offering Google+ Invites
    By: eccuni | - Google+ is the latest venture of Google in social media business. Google aims to compete with Facebook through the new initiative, the most popular social networking site. As was expected, the new site has generated lot of interest among people. However, Google had to suspend sending new invites due to large number of requests, which the company has termed as 'insane demand'. The company apparently wants to expand the user base in a controlled manner. One of the major challenges for Facebook ha ...
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  • Romance Scammers: The Dark Side Of Online Dating
    By: M Fuller | - In 2007, Lawal Adekunle Nurudee, a Nigerian, scammed an Australian woman a total of $47,000 in cash. He had replied to her personal ad and claimed to be a British engineer named Benson Lawson working in Nigeria. He told her his wife and child had been killed in a car accident and that he needed money to pay for his medical treatment. His cleverly veiled deceit was soon uncovered and he was ordered to pay her.

    Millions of lonely hearts are using the Internet to look for love. Proble ...

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  • Keeping Your Money Safe
    By: Prudent Financial Services | - No matter where you bank, scammers are trying to take advantage of every opportunity to take our money. A recent wave of fraud is hitting small bank customers and credit union customers. Stealing from a bank vault was an early stage of this crime but criminals nowadays are making a big business out of stealing digital money. Stealing from bank accounts or credit card records, which is more trouble for you, the consumer. This doesnt mean that your banking institutions are not safe, they are, ...
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  • Things You Must Be Careful About When Hiring A Web Designer
    By: Michael Jones | - There are a lot of web designers in the world and many of them are really good. However, when you want to have a good website, you should definitely make sure that the web design is at its highest peak. Luckily, you will have a lot of web design companies to choose from and many of them have good reviews on the Internet.

    You should choose between them based on some criteria because otherwise you can end up with terrible work or you can even be scammed by some of the companies from o ...

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  • How To Avoid Phishing This Holiday Season
    By: eWealthDaily | - Unfortunately for some others, the holiday season is the perfect time to take advantage of a vulnerable population.
    After all, along with the holiday spirit comes the holiday spending. And not only are people spending, but they also do so with a certain level of desperation. Theyre competing with countless people to get a limited supply of hot items, theyre putting up with crowded shopping centers and, for the most part, seemingly running out of time at a rapid pace.
    Sensing th ...

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  • The Anatomy Of A Work At Home Scam: Four Factors To Avoid
    By: Scott Lindsay | - We all have seen at least one of these kinds of advertisements during his or her lifetime: "Earn money from the convenience of your home." Several ads tend to be even more brazen: "Generate cash while you are sleeping." (If it were that easy, would not everybody be working at it?) Work at home scams are actually common. Often times though, even intelligent people from time to time become sucked in by them.

    Work from home ripoffs have been in existence for a long time. The very mos ...

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  • Real Estate Scammers Take Millions From Lenders, Homeowners And The Government
    By: Jim Olenbush | - Unfortunately, real estate scams have become a regular part of life for mortgage lenders. In fact, the list of scammers who have been prosecuted due to real estate scams in 2010 is seemingly endless. Here is a look at a few of the scams that have been attempted over recent years.

    Con Artists Make Promises to Desperate Homeowners

    Martha Rodriguez of California was sentenced to 120 months in prison on February 17, 2010 for falsely promising to help homeowners who were ...

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  • Signs That Your Supplier Is A Scam
    By: Jenilee Maniti | - Most people turn to the Web to search for businesses and suppliers whom they can deal with. However, with all the scammers lurking online, it is necessary that you know how to determine if you are dealing with a legitimate supplier or not.
    In this article you will know the 5 common factors that most online scammers possess. So before dealing with any supplier online, be sure to check these things first to avoid falling prey to any of them.

    First thing that will help you determ ...

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  • Online Dating Scams
    By: namktqs | - Online Dating SCAMS
    Copyright (C) 2007 Elena Solomon, author of
    12 Simple Rules

    Before you even think about online dating, you must know about dating scams.

    This is serious: if you get too deeply involved, a dating scam can significantly hurt not only your heart, but your finances, too.

    Make sure you know how to protect yourself from fraud when using dating sites!

    Internet personals, online introduction agencies and matchmaking si ...

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  • Australian Online Dating Research
    By: M Fuller | - The past several years has seen a surge in the popularity of online dating sites. There is an extensive selection of dating sites in Australia with more launching everyday focusing on niche interests such as sexuality, religion, location and geography.

    Various dating websites include related information and advice regarding online dating safety. Such advice can often include:

    * Protecting your privacy, by taking steps not to divulge personal information unless it's abso ...

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  • Pet Scams On The Internet
    By: Odesi Desko | - From the time a person is a child they develop a love for pets. This is carried over into adulthood and, at one time or another in life, almost everyone has a dog or cat. Unfortunately, pet scammers take advantage of these feelings to cheat people.

    A lot of these scam artists run puppy mills around the world. Brokers handle the shipment of the animals and distribute then to a variety of sellers. It is the sellers who will use various means of advertising, including the Internet, these ...

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  • New Technology, New Credit Scams
    By: Molly Wider | - Being warned of new credit scams is not really anything new, however, the way scammers are looking to steal both personal identification and your money, is. With so many warnings constantly hitting the internet, it almost seems better to just stay home and shop from there, but if you're like most other people who head out with debit or credit card in hand, here are a few 'new scams' to be aware of.

    One of the newest scams to hit the market is aimed mostly towards investors and busin ...

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  • Internet Swindlers And Ukraine Scammers. New Ways Of Fooling People In Internet.
    By: Ukrainian scam check detective agency. | -
    We will talk about swindlers and Ukraine scammers who make their activity in the internet. We can compare them with insects that live in a room that has never been cleaned. Until  the only protection in the internet is your vigilance all swindlers and scammers feel just wonderful. That’s why we want to protect you from this danger and  tell you about some popular frauds in the internet.

    Getting money from air.

    Let’s start from such kind of f ...

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  • The Three Most Common Real Estate Scams
    By: Ryan Lynch | - There is no doubt about it - purchasing a new home is a very exciting time in anyone's life. Unfortunately, there are many people out there who will do just about anything possible to ruin this special event as they try to take financial advantage of unsuspecting buyers. Therefore, in order to prevent yourself from becoming a victim, it is in your best interest to learn more about some of the most common real estate fraud schemes out there. In this way, you can prevent yourself from falling vict ...
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  • What Are The Details About Online Frauds And Scammers
    By: Erich Lourdesioni | - Have you been given an email giving you such a profitable job offer that is too good to be true? Did your comrade tell you that he or she also been given one? In this situation, there is a high chance that both of you have received a scam email. Scammers carry out massive distribution of these scam emails to commit fraud to a large number of people to achieve the best possible results. They think that there are still several people out there who can stumble into their traps. They take advantage ...
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  • Securing Your Computer From Scammers
    By: William Josephs | - These days computers are common in the average home. It's like having a television or microwave oven. Some homes even have more than one. This amazing advance in technology has made searching for information fast and accessible. The downside is that it provides a wonderful opportunity for those people seeking to access valuable information from you.

    One wrong move and you can unleash a virus that not only can destroy your computer but your identity as well. Hackers come in two varie ...

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  • 11 On Line Threats That Jeopardize Your Business
    By: Daniel J Thorley | - Protecting your business from fraudsters and scammers is vital particularly when using the internet. Fortunately financial institutions and companies are now more aware than ever and are putting in place preventative measures.

    However, as an on line business owner it will be up to you to be alert. Whilst the internet can open many possibilities for its users it is important to exercise caution in order to manage risk and stay safe.

    Given below are precautions and causes ...

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  • Real Estate Scammers: Do You Know How To Spot One?
    By: Jim Olenbush | - When it comes to real estate scams, it takes all types of people to run them. Unfortunately, many of these scammers are so skilled at what they do that can easily come across as honest and reputable. Furthermore, these con artists come in all shapes and sizes, which means even those who might never suspect could be involved in real estate scams. Here's a look at just a few that have been convicted in 2010.

    It's a Family Thing

    In January of 2010, a father and son tea ...

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  • Why Mlm Is Not A Scam
    By: Aziz Jangbar | - MLM also known as Network Marketing builds on a different business model than traditional businesses. In a traditional business, your focus is to just sell your products or services. In MLM, however, you still need to sell your products and services, but you form a group of distributors to help you do that. Now this setup looks like a manufacturer having wholesalers and retailers distributing their products, but the difference here is that in MLM, you don't have to keep on handling the products ...
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  • Romance Angle
    By: Odesi Desko | - It's a sad thing about the world that people prey on those who look for companionship. People wanting to find love can find newspaper or Internet ads that claim to have a person to fill your life with love.

    It can really get a lonely person's hopes up when they see these advertisements because they believe this could lead to a chance at finding true love. It seems that their wildest wishes could come true if they only correspond with the person by writing a note, sending an email, or ...

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  • Real Estate Scams And The Damage They Cause
    By: Ryan Lynch | - When it comes to real estate scams, most people think about the buyers who have been taken advantage of my unscrupulous fraudsters. Or, they think about homeowners who are in financial trouble and get taken advantage of by someone who claims to be able to help them with their financial problem. In reality, it is not just the buyers and sellers who are hurt by real estate scams. In fact, lenders are regularly taken advantage of my scammers as well. Here is a look at some of the most common scams ...
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  • Keeping Guard Against Id Theft
    By: Suzy Vanstrusen | - This article presents a guide on how you can protect your Identity against thieves and scammers. Keep in mind that identity thieves are always on the lookout for every possible opportunity to steal personal information. Failing to do even the simplest steps can put you at risk:

    Do not provide information over the phone. You may receive a call from someone who claims to be a representative of the IRS, your credit card company or your mortgage lender. You may be asked to provide a ...

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  • Tips On How To Avoid Identity Theft
    By: Suzy Vanstrusen | - As cases of identity theft continue to rise over the years, one can never be too careful. In this article, we'll be discussing the important steps that can help you minimize your risk of falling prey to ID theft. Most of these steps are simple and can easily be overlooked. However, keep in mind that identity thieves can be anywhere and these law violators are always on the alert for any chance to steal your precious information. Therefore, be responsible and do your share in fighting the cri ...
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  • Scammers Are Sniffing Out Those Troubled By Foreclosure Fears
    By: Julie Thompson | - The scammers are sniffing out those troubled by foreclosure fears widening their net as foreclosures continue to plague the country. One of the victims was Debbie Hodges. She stumbled upon an advertisement in the need while looking for aid for the school where she is employed. She thought there was no harm in contacting the advertiser.

    47 year old Debbie gave them her credit card number but the final outcome was that she lost $70 without getting any information about available a ...

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  • Shop Online With A Prepaid Virtual Credit Card
    By: Tara Tiemann | - Most people love shopping but what if you are a business owner or an ordinary employee who is too busy to go out and visit the mall to buy things you need or want? The best solution is to shop online. However, is it safe? Scammers are on the loose trying to victimize other people. They simply stole your personal or financial information and use these details as their own.

    Want to know how you can avoid being a victim of Identity Theft and online fraud? The answer is to use prepaid v ...

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  • Your Guide To Finding A Trusted Wholesale Dropshipper
    By: Danielle Jacob | - It can be a difficult task for a dropshipping entrepreneur to look for a reliable wholesale supplier nowadays. There are lots of so-called Wholesale Suppliers on the internet but how can you tell that they are really trustworthy?

    Unfortunately, online search engines are filled with illegal dropshippers and scammers. If you do not know what to look for, you may find yourself stuck in a deal with a middleman scammer. Yes, being knowledgeable and being aware of the signs of a trustwor ...

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  • How To Ensure The Success Of Your Dropshipping Business
    By: Danielle Jacob | - What is dropshipping? Dropshipping is when a retailer partners with a Wholesale Supplier. The products are bought at a wholesale price and the retailer resell them to gain profit. This might look like the same as a traditional Buy and Sell business but they are actually different from each other.

    With dropshipping, the Wholesale Supplier takes care of the packaging and delivery of the item to the customer. On the other hand, the retailer is in charge of marketing or selling the prod ...

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  • Protect Seniors From Fraud
    By: Sherry Tingley | - With the rapid advancement of technology, schemes of bilking people out of their hard earned money are becoming more and more prevalent. For seniors, this is especially dangerous. If you are a senior or you have seniors in your life, help them become more aware of what they can do to protect themselves against fraud.

    Financial literacy is taught to teenagers and many young urban professionals. Older folks however are not updated with what is going on in the financial world 'making t ...

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  • Prevent Identity Theft
    By: Sherry Tingley | - In 2003 over 14 million Americans were victimized by scammers. A few years later, identity theft has turned into a much bigger problem. Yes compared to 2003, today, more and more people are being victimized by others who steal people's identities for a living.

    Almost anyone is vulnerable to identity theft. Scammers have bilked people for up to $4 billion dollars by stealing personal information.

    How do you prevent yourself from being a victim of identity theft? Here are ...

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  • Signs Of Home Based Business Scams
    By: Elizabeth Ross | - People are on the look out of ways to earn profit for themselves and their family. Since a home based businesses promises a stable income plus the fact that you can work at home, many people are planning to start their own. Advertisements about home based businesses are almost everywhere. Although they are very inviting, not all of them are true.

    Scammers have discovered that promoting a false home based business is also a great opportunity to victimize people. People become vulnera ...

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  • Why Start A Network Marketing Home Business
    By: Elizabeth Ross | - It is a fact that lots of people are thinking of starting a network marketing home business of their own. It is still a great opportunity to earn huge profit. It is also a common knowledge that scammers had also victimized millions of people across the globe. But this can be prevented if you will only take time to research about the MLM business you are interested on joining to.

    There are many network marketing programs that are trustworthy. In finding and choosing the legitimate an ...

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  • Tips On How To Find A Legitimate Home Business
    By: Elizabeth Ross | - It is very important to conduct your own research when it comes to finding or starting your own home based business. The success of it lies on how well you planned every steps and decisions. Here are some practical tips on how you can make sure that the online business is legitimate or not:

    Don't be fooled by spam mails. Scammers often send unsolicited emails to anyone and for those who are not aware of these tactics they can easily be misled and sign up for the wrong home business. ...

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  • Misconceptions About Wholesale Purchasing
    By: Danielle Jacob | - Thinking of doing wholesale purchasing? Heard that it only needs small investment but the profits are really big? Before you start this kind of business, read this article to have an idea of some myths that people think about wholesale purchasing.

    ONLY Sell Your Products at Ebay. eBay is certainly the largest and most popular buy & sell hosting site on the web. To become familiar with internet marketing, exploring eBay is a great start. But that doesn't mean you should focus only on ...

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  • Do You Want To Find A Way To Be A Step Ahead Of The Dangerous Scammers In Life?
    By: Kristi Ambrose | - Now in this one instance - I have never fallen for one of those online scams. However, I have been scammed by someone who I thought I knew pretty well. He was actually a business partner of mine. We started a site together and before you knew it he changed all the passwords, his email address, contact info, etc. The site was up, but there was no way to contact him! Pretty shady business. There are scams all over the place - online and offline.

    But if you want to be smart enough t ...

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  • Surviving The Current Recession
    By: Vivienne Moore | - The recession is closing in and many people and businesses are confused and struggling to avoid the impact of the recession. The internet Pirates and scammers just thrive in these harsh times. These con artists thrive on peoples fears and entice you into their web of deceit with their get rich scams. WATCH OUT for these serial offenders because now is the time that these pirates will marketing their scams heavily. These villains are building up momentum with their get rich scams.

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  • Text Messaging Scams And Prevention
    By: David H Urmann | - As text messaging is used worldwide, many scams have been circulating through this technology also. Text messaging scams are intended to steal money from innocent subscribers. Learn more on these scams and how to avoid being victims of these acts.

    Nowadays, millions of people are using text messaging to communicate with friends and relatives even in far away countries. Many small business owners and companies are also using the text messaging technology for their business communic ...

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  • Making The Most Of Your Online Marketplace Experience
    By: Ruth Winsley | - The Internet is no longer just a source of information but has become a marketplace as well. Communication has paved the way for more efficient and convenient methods of buying and selling goods. This online marketplace may not be as chaotic as a physical one but there are real dangers to it. Scammers may be preying on people who are enticed by the very notion of free classified ads and free online marketplace. Who does not care for a freebie? However, the freebie may actually come with a w ...
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  • 6 Priorities In Choosing A Home Improvement Contractor
    By: Clayton Mekelburg | - Home Improvement Scams are on the rise.

    If the contractor can't provide proof of insurance and proof of Workman's Compensation coverage, look for a different contractor. As a homeowner, you're liable for everything that happens on your property, including uninsured injuries to your contractor's crew. You want your contractor covered six ways from Sunday to protect your interests.

    1. Ask for References
    Ask the contractor to provide references from people you c ...

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  • Internet Scams And Frauds
    By: David H Urmann | - Internet scams and frauds are perpetrated worldwide. With the widespread use of the Internet, these criminals have easier access to their unsuspecting victims. The most important thing to do is to be vigilant and careful so as to avoid falling into their traps.

    Incidents of scams and frauds are increasing every year. Many people fall victims to these crimes and lose thousands, and some even millions of bucks. Today, as scores of people are using the Internet, criminals are taking ...

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  • Making Money Online For Free:
    By: wolfredtail | - Yuwie is a great place to make money online and not have to pay for it. It's about time we got paid to have fun.

    You are able to have a blog, post pictures, talk to people, make new friends all the while getting paid to do so.

    Why not right?

    I have met so many people on this site. I love it because I can voice my opinion and people see what I am talking about and can respond back to me. You get paid just to look at peoples pages. You get paid ...

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  • Writers Wanted / Virtual Assistants Wanted
    By: wolfredtail | - Hear me out before you keep searching for that one in a life time opportunity. I bet you are looking for work at home writing and or finding some virtual assistants help wanted sign. I bet you have fallen into their trap as well

    I have been working at home as a writer for about a year or so now. I have been making on average $500 to $700 just writing. Yes that is just writing, why do anything else? I love to write and I make sure I am able to make a living off of what I l ...

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  • Get Rich Quick Scams
    By: Candi May | - Our microwave society of "I want it fast and I want it now!" Is it any wonder then that the Scammers are capitalizing more and more on the "Get rich quick" kind of mentality that can hardly wait for the coffee to warm up. These Scammers are growing at a rate that is astonishing.Flooding a once legitimate market with their unrelenting scamming. They stalk potential victims under the cloak of integrity and prey on people's desperate financial situations. The Predators do this by appealing to eithe ...
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  • How To Avoid Dating Scams
    By: Stephanie Constantina | - Online scammers are prevalent in every aspect of the Internet including online dating. Scammers join Internet dating services, presenting themselves as regular singles, with the intention of fooling genuine members of the service into giving up their money. Here is what to look out for in order to avoid being scammed.

    The first thing that might arouse your suspicions, though this is not necessarily an indication of an Internet dating scam, is if you receive an email from another ...

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  • Protecting Yourself While Online Dating
    By: Matt Matcherson | - Online dating has many exciting advantages over traditional methods of finding dates. It saves you time; since you will not have to go out on actual dates until you have had long online chats, you will be able to gauge if you're going to like the other person when you finally meet face to face. Online dating also saves you money; since most of your initial meetings happen online, you don't have to spend money on new clothes and you don't have to spend money for dinner, drinks, etc. However, even ...
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  • 10 Smart Ways To Make Yourself Cheat-proof
    By: Anthony Chambers | - You and I both know it. The internet is full of scammers and crooks just waiting to take your money. People are flocking online in droves, and hidden among them are the crooked ones, the inept ones, and the shady dealers.

    You on the other hand want to honestly earn some extra money on the net so you can take care of your family and just do the extra things your salary just will not do. I want to share ten simple ways you can ensure that you do not lose your money online. After ...

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  • Are You Serious About Working At Home?
    By: Wendy Betterini | - Are you so serious about working at home that you would pay money to prove it? If you answer yes to that question, you are a prime target for scammers because this is one tactic they love to use. They may word it differently on various websites and advertisements, but the main point they want to get across is that by sending them your money, you will be "proving" how serious you are about working for them.

    Nothing could be more ridiculous. Have you ever seen a legitimate company d ...

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  • Outsmart The Work At Home Scammers
    By: Wendy Betterini | - I'm sure we've all seen the ads: "Earn $1000's weekly stuffing envelopes from home!" Have you ever been tempted to send in your money for that one? I have. Luckily I didn't do it, but I know many people have. It sounds so great, doesn't it? Sit at home watching television while stuffing hundreds of envelopes, and get a nice check every week. If only such a job existed! Don't fool yourself, it doesn't. Why? Companies can easily purchase a machine that will not only stuff the envelopes for them, i ...
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