Category Archives: Scams
Bank Scam
The other day I received an email from Bank of America telling me I had to update some information on my account or it would be “suspended”. I was given a deadline – June 3rd. This was urgent and it was sent to my personal email address. Very few individuals have this address. The thing [...]
My Scam Slam
I’m on the anti-online scam bandwagon big-time now. Networking with various groups (especially on social networking sites) and talking to different knowledgeable people about the evils of these MLM and pyramid schemes has taken up quite a bit of my time lately. Why? Basically I’m sick of watching these criminals get away with stealing money [...]
How to Spot a Scam – A Guide (Part 2)
In How to Spat a Scam – A Guide (Part 1) I discussed different ways to make it easier to spot online scams. A fun topic, and serious problem, no doubt. Now I will discuss some intriguing money-making promises I have come across on the internet lately that are potentially enticing. Are they scams or not? [...]
How to Spot a Scam – A Guide (Part 1)
If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Never invest anything upfront. You’ve heard these lines all before, but for one reason or another you still cling to that hope that THIS time it will all work out. THIS time, the offer is real, and it will get you out of your difficult [...]
Work From Home Scams
Let’s be honest here: at least once in your life you have clicked on that “work from home” opportunity just out of curiosity. Everyone has. Who wouldn’t want to make a full-time income (or more) while sitting in their pajamas eating frosted flakes? It appeals to the child in us. Work from home scams are [...]
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