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- How To Prevent Phony Settlement Offers
With increasing number of people especially in the United States suffering from debts daily, others are also taking advantage of this unfortunate experience by many. Life insurance, tax, mortgage, credit card debts, and other loans, is one of the biggest problems in US and even in UK today. - Taking A Stand Against Refund Scam
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. - Attorney Scams Explained
One of the basic foundations of the judicial system of every free nation is the notion that "no one is above the law". This concept is very vital in the preservation of social order. In line with this, most laws are enacted in order to protect the underprivileged against those who will use their power and influence to oppress the weak. - Is Welfare Fraud Really A Problem?
The welfare system in the United States, as well as many other developed nations around the world, is in place to help those who are unable to work, or experiencing financial hardships for reasons beyond their control. Welfare has always been an extremely controversial issue, and one of the biggest arguments that opponents of the welfare system make is that the system is too easy for people to take advantage of. No matter what your opinion on the welfare system in general is, it's easy to see why these complaints are being made. - When's the Next Phone Scam?
Telephone fraud is one of widely known forms of fraud in the world. In this article we're going to take a look at some of the more prominent scams, warning signs, and how to avoid becoming a victim yourself. - Loan Fraud - Fraudulent Loans
Fraudulent loans take on many different forms. The victims may be individuals or financial institutions. - Short And Distort - Naked Short
Shorting is a word in traders jargon and means basically selling a stock, currency, paper or any other similar financial item that can be traded. Short and distort is as illegal as the pump and dump. - Odometer Fraud - Rollback, Reset Or Clocking of the Mileometer
As the price of new vehicles increases, there is more and more interest in used cars and subsequently odometer tampering has become a very lucrative criminal activity. Odometer is an instrument that indicates distance traveled by a vehicle, but criminals are using various instruments to roll back the mileometer to sell the vehicle at a higher price. Targeted vehicles are mostly new looking and leased cars with high mileage, but still like new appearance. - Accounting Fraud - False Bookkeeping
Accounting fraud habits seem to be popping up everywhere these days. Many small business owners feel that their companies are immune to accounting fraud for two basic reasons: they don't have many employees, and the ones who deal with money are usually close to the owners. But regardless of size, any business is vulnerable to fraudulent activities by employees. - Charity Scams - Fake Charities
Most of us have the gift of human compassion. Whether it is the victim of September 11th or the little orphan across the street we are glad to help out. Unfortunately, thieves know that and take advantage. - Travel Scam - Travel Fraud
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
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. - Work At Home - Fake Home Jobs
Work at home schemes usually promise steady income for minimal labor. Targeted audience are often the sick, disabled, stay at home mommies and daddies and people without a diploma who are looking for a honest way to pay the bills. Work at home scams are on the top list of internet fraud, so beware of "opportunities" you run across. - False Drugs and Medications - Deceptive Medicine
Rather than receiving proper medical treatment on time, a lot of it was wasted on false drugs and medications. - Telemarketing Fraud - Telemarketing Scam
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
Lottery Scam is a form of advance fee fraud or money laundering. Every day thousands of false emails are sent to potential victims. - Pyramid Schemes And MLM Scams
Pyramid schemes are deceptive practices which promote themselves as legitimate businesses. - Cheque Fraud - Cheque Scams
Cheque Fraud is one of the oldest types of financial crime. Even in our computer and internet technology era, many still prefer to pay by cheque or bankers draft. - Insurance Fraud - Fake Insurance Claims
Insurance industries report a possible 3% to 10% of all insurance claims are frauds. - Fake Data Entry Jobs
If you are looking for this type of job do your homework first. - Credit Card Fraud
Credit Cards are a convenient payment method, although they do carry risks.
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