BBB warns of work scams in down economy KSDK Reasons given for this requirement vary from scam to scam . Whatever the reason though, the check might clear the employee's bank account but will eventually … and more

Staying ahead of fraud : Recession scams you should know about Daily Comet The urge to do it now is always a sign of a scam . n Check credentials with the local Better Business Bureau. You can do this by using www. … Planet Antares Scam Solutions Provides Tips to Avoid Scholarship Scams PR-CANADA.net (press release) all 3 news articles

Guilty Plea in $535 Million Ponzi Scams Courthouse News Service SHERMAN, Texas (CN) – A Dallas man pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud investors of more than $535 million in oil and gas investment … and more

Classic Cons: 10 Financial Scams Fair-Minded Investors Should Avoid Money Morning Indeed, over the past 40 years, only one new entry has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) roster of “Top 10″ investment scams – the … Combating the Cons: Where Should Victims of Financial Scams Turn? Money Morning all 3 news articles

AARP warns of 'doughnut hole' check scams UPI.com “If someone says they can help you get your check more quickly if you pay them a fee, immediately report this scam or any similar fraud to the police or to … and more

New victims of old scams that target elderly The Courier News Beware of investment or money-making offers that seem too good to be true or use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to sign up immediately. … and more

Check frauds raise frustration Topeka Capital Journal The scams make up a small amount of check fraud cases the department investigates. “It looks like a check to me, but it's worthless,” McGinley said, …

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Queensland is Australia's ' fraud capital' Herald Sun “You've got a lot of people retiring up there and probably a fair bit of money, making them more susceptible to becoming targets of these investment scams ,” … and more

Illegal scams investors may be penalised The Sun Daily Investment scams , which forms a high percentage of while collar crimes, is on an upward rise in Malaysia over the last 10 years. Examples of investment … and more

More scam artists targeting the elderly Eagle Tribune The Better Business Bureau also warns about Medicare scams and fake investment and work from home opportunities. For more information on how to stay safe …

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Newest E-mail Scams: Could They Fool You? NetworkWorld.com A variation on that ploy is the check over-payment scam , one of 10 highlighted by the FTC on its OnGuard Online site. It works like this: You sell something … and more

Media Matters for America (blog) Bill O'Reilly Used To Sell Investment Scam — WITHOUT His Knowledge Huffington Post (blog) Kristof said that investments that seek to exploit “forgotten” loopholes are usually scams . “My guess is that [O'Reilly] was an unwitting dupe in a clever … Bill O'Reilly Used Unknowingly To Sell Investment Scheme New York Times (blog) all 9 news articles

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SmartCompany.com.au Dirty money: six investment scams SmartCompany.com.au The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warns that typical characteristics of numerous investment scams are promises of extraordinarily …

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Staying ahead of the scams msnbc.com The urge to do it NOW is always the sign of a scam . • Check the credentials of any company on the other end with the local Better Business Bureau at BBB.org …

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State insurance officials warn of another scam NewsOK.com Holland said one way to avoid falling victim to insurance scams is to always check with the state Insurance Department and make sure they're authorized to … and more

Austin American-Statesman Texas authorities see rising investment scams in a soft economy Austin American-Statesman Securities fraud is bigger than ever, state officials say, as tough economic times have prompted people to seek new investment opportunities. …

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Check fraud part of bigger scam Omaha World-Herald The purchase of an Omaha couple's car with a fraudulent cashier's check appears to be part of a larger scam . At least two incidents have been … Omahans caught in scam Omaha World-Herald Car Buy/Sale Scams Two Victims WOWT all 6 news articles

Omahans caught in scam Omaha World-Herald … accepting the check to ensure it is valid. Sandy Jochim, a property manager for the apartment complex where the scam artist told the Larsons she lived, … Car Buy/Sale Scams Two Victims WOWT all 3 news articles

Down economy feeds scams Appleton Post Crescent Investment scams always sprout during a recession, and con artists are reaping a big harvest in this economic … and more

Medicare rebate check scams target seniors Palladium-Item The Wayne County Sheriff's Department is warning of a scam involving fraudulent calls to seniors about Medicare rebate checks. Seniors who qualify for the … and more

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Top 10 investor traps named by the Alabama Securities Commission al.com (blog) The lingering economic downturn and a growing number of folks looking to make a quick buck have made more Alabamians more vulnerable to investment scams , …

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EDITORIAL: Common sense can go a long way in thwarting scams South Carolina Now Last week, a Timmonsville woman came forward as one of many victims of a nationwide check scam involving a fake sweepstakes. She contacted the 12th Circuit … and more

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Investment scams arise amid recession USA Today Scam artists have found a new home in social media. You're not going to get a hot penny-stock tip from an anonymous e-mail. You won't get one on Facebook, … and more

CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog) Top 5 Investment Scams CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog) High-yield investment programs, or HYIPs: These are scams , plain and simple. And yet they're being marketed online, often through “friends” networks on …

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PA Regulators Warn: Investor Scams , Like Flu Virus, Will Mutate to Adapt to … PR Newswire (press release) “Knowledge, attention to detail and a healthy sense of skepticism are the best defense against investment fraud ,” Irwin said. “State securities regulators … Commission Identifies Top Investor Traps Canada Views all 12 news articles

Consumer complaints rise as protection resources dwindle Philadelphia Inquirer Others related to the recession included aggressive debt-collection practices, bogus business opportunities, job scams and investment schemes. … and more

Leigh Donaldson: Increased vulnerability to scams is a disease of old age Press Herald He adds that in investment scams , offenders persuade the elderly to invest in, for example, precious gems, real estate, annuities or stocks and bonds by …

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Seniors warned to be wary of scams Record Delta Terango's visit was one component of a program created by West Virginia State Auditor Glen B. Gainer III — Seniors Against Investment Fraud . …

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CBC.ca Post office tries to stamp out 'Granny Scam ' Edmonton Journal “It was hard to convince her that 'Hey, this may be a scam , maybe you should double check this,' ” Au said. Still, Mah said most victims aren't angry when … Canada Post employees on alert for scams Global Edmonton all 21 news articles

Cash-for-gold scam warning kgw.com But their excitement turned to anger once they got their payout check . “I received a check from them for $9.90 and was shocked, said Wittig. … and more

Got flood damage? Watch out for home repair scams Chicago Sun-Times The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and northern Illinois notes scam artists are often quick to take advantage of people when natural disasters occur. … and more

8 signs an investment adviser might be a con artist InvestmentNews From elaborate Ponzi schemes aimed at celebrity investors, to simple investment scams targeting the elderly, the desperate or the naive, scam artists …

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Federal 'Grant' Scams Targeting Ohioans Youngstown Business Journal Be skeptical if you receive a “grant” check or other unexpected check in the mail. It may be a fake check scam . If you are instructed to deposit the check … and more

'Work-at-home' scam snared Elgin mom The Courier News They said the company was legit, and we could even check it out with the Better Business Bureau,” Perez said. The job seemed simple. … and more

Scams targeting local residents istockAnalyst.com (press release) The check was not cashed and the woman was instructed to call the police. Belue said the scam is being investigated by herself and Lt. Al Black. …

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How Internet pyramid scams work Helium A pyramid scheme starts with a few customers who get great returns on their investment . As word of mouth spreads, more investors are added and their …

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Federal grant scams targeting Ohioans 13abc.com Be skeptical if you receive a “grant” check or other unexpected check in the mail. It may be a fake check scam . If you are instructed to deposit the check … and more

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