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Re: Scams

PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 8:05 am
by CrustyOldFart
Scam alert: Fake Disney coupons on Facebook
Facebook is a hotbed for this sort of thing.

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:21 am
by panamint_patty
The Five Traits Used By Scam Artists
A list of emotional buttons pushed by scammers. It is imperative that we know and understand our weaknesses and how others can use them to manipulate us.

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:10 am
by dilbert
Why Gift Cards Are A Scam
I don't agree with the premise of this video, but it is very funny...

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Sat May 07, 2016 10:14 am
by twister
WARNING: Windows Tech Support SCAM!!!
Don't be fooled! :nono:

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 6:32 am
by twister
Scammers are using police phone numbers
Somehow the scammers make it look like the call is being made using legitimate police department phone numbers. But this guy hung up and called the number back and found out that the call had originated somewhere else.

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:31 am
by CactusHugger
Why red light cameras are a scam
Red light cameras actually CAUSE more accidents than they prevent. Why? Think about it and if the answer doesn't pop into your head, watch the video and it'll all make perfect sense.

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:10 am
by BoraxBill
Local man scammed out of his life savings :smack:
It's hard not to feel sorry for this guy, but it's his own damn fault!

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:12 am
by ergot
25 Things That Are Probably A Trap
If it sounds to good to be true, it's probably a scam of some kind!

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 6:38 am
by tronagirl
San Diegan scammed by car warranty company
Scammers will stop at nothing to relieve you of your hard-earned cash!

Re: Scams

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:58 am
by twister
Orphanage 'Voluntourism' in Nepal: The Dark Side
This is an extremely elaborate scam. Kids with parents are used in ads to pose as orphans to motivate people in the USA and other affluent nations to donate money. Sometimes kids are kidnapped in order to populate orphanages. Volunteers even travel to help in the orphanages. Lesson to be learned: Don't let your emotions sucker you into doing something stupid!