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  • Taking A Stand Against Refund Scam  By : TheWicker
    Many of us may think that returning goods from a store is not illegal, but apparently if one returns goods one too many times then it may be considered a crime. This crime has been known as refund scam, refund theft or refund fraud. One may consider it as related to shoplifting.
  • Five Tips For Identity Theft Protection  By : Sharpy
    This is that time of year when we all start getting those emails that want to purloin our secret codes and passwords. You know the ones that have subject lines like: “Your Account Is About To Be Closed,” “There’s A Block On Your Account,” “Could You Help Me Claim My Funds,” or my all-time favorite “Congratulations – You’ve Won The UK Lottery.”
  • Travel Scam - Travel Fraud  By : TheWicker
    Variations on travel scams are numerous and ever changing. If you travel frequently, informing yourself on some of the details about travel scams will pay off for sure. Most travel scams occur in big cities, still if you are in a rural destination it doesn't mean you can walk with your eyes closed.
  • Moving Company Scams - Movers Scam  By : TheWicker
    You probably haven't heard or even are not aware of moving company scams. Nevertheless the moving industry seems to be much more scam-ridden than many other industries. Before we begin I just want to point out that is recommended moving yourself if possible, or using a you-pack/we-drive service.
  • Mortgage Scam - Home Mortgage Fraud  By : TheWicker
    Each mortgage scam contains some type of misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund, purchase or insure a loan. Mortgage scam is easily practiced particularly where mortgage industry professionals are involved. The true level of mortgage scam is largely unknown because a significant portion of the mortgage industry is void of any mandatory fraud reporting and in addition, mortgage fraud in the secondary market is often under reported.
  • Telemarketing Fraud - Telemarketing Scam  By : TheWicker
    Telemarketing fraud is a term referred to any scam scheme in which the persons carrying out the scam use the telephone as their primary tool to defraud victims.
  • Lottery Scam - Fake Lottery Prizes  By : TheWicker
    Lottery Scam is a form of advance fee fraud or money laundering. Every day thousands of false emails are sent to potential victims.
  • Identity Theft-Protecting your Children's Identity  By : Yo Fujikawa
    The world is no longer a safe place when it comes to protecting your identity. Today, even children are not spared in terms of identity theft. In fact, children have become as vulnerable as adults. It therefore becomes the parent's responsibility to see that cases of child identity theft do not happen with their own children.
  • How to Spot a Survey Scam Site and Where to Find A Profitable One  By : Sarah McAllister
    Although paid surveys are not new to take online, they sure do come with a whole lot of hype. You see major companies will pay people to take surveys for marketing purposes because they dont want to end up using the wrong marketing plan.
  • Identity Theft Is Not Science Fiction  By : Jonathon Hardcastle
    With the staggering proliferation of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) in recent years, a wide range of computer users have found themselves owning one or more of those "miracle" portable electronic systems that contain important files as well as personal information.
  • Identity Theft Report  By : Saleem Rana
    Identity theft is a huge criminal enterprise. Learn these tips to stay safe.
  • Scams Against Senior Citizens Become Mainstream -- Here's How to Protect Yourself or Your Loved Ones  By : Steve Kroening
    Make sure you or someone you love doesn't get talked into making one of these unsuitable investments.
  • Where The 'Bleep' Did My Identity Go?  By : Judi Lynn Lake
    Don't think that identity theft can not happen to you, expect that it will so that it won't -- stay informed and stay educated so you do not become a statistic.
  • Avoid Falling Prey To Mold Scams  By : Jim Corkern
    Knowing what the scams are and how they are done can save you many headachs
  • Preventing Identity Fraud  By : Christopher Anderson
    There are many ways thieves are trying to still other peoples' identity. It is good to know what to do to prevent it and what to do in case it happens.
  • Avoiding Home Based Business Scams  By : Obinna Heche
    Likely you have seen many advertisements for home business scams that seem too good to be true. Each year people fall for these scams and millions of dollars are lost.
  • Some Tips For Preventing Identity Theft  By : Gregg Hall
    These days it is becoming increasingly common to see people suffering from identity theft. It has become a huge business for thieves and con artists all over the world.
  • Betrayed By Love Part Two  By : Linda Dipman
    This is the reason that it hurts so much when you are betrayed by love. It was as if the pearl that was so valuable fell out of it's setting and was lost to you forever. But it was worse than that for me, because I was not lost.
  • Betrayed By Love  By : Linda Dipman
    In the game of life one of the biggest players is our emotions. Feelings can make a person become jealous and words of love can make a soul willing to give anything in order to have that love.
  • Premium Rate Scams - Beware Of Missed Calls  By : Peter Finch
    This article outlines the more common methods of Premium Rate Scams. We have tried to elaborate the commonly used techniques used by scamsters and make people aware. The first example of a scam is related to missed calls on your mobile phones.
  • Abandoned Infant Scams Store Clerk In Robbery  By : Johnny Jenkins
    Out of nowhere 2 guys grabbed her and one placed a knife to her throat and demanded money.
  • Competitor Beats 2 With A Board  By : Johnny Jenkins
    Competitions can become violent. Many fans and competitors are injured every year because of a competition the went too far.
  • Having ATM Withdrawal Symptoms?  By : Johnny Jenkins
    They are among the most dangerous place to get that badly needed cash.

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