Archive For March 2010
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 03.15.10
on March 31, 2010 by WalterCron in Clark Howard, Comments Off
Like a plague, online car-selling sites are becoming infested with false offers for vehicles.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 03.05.10
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Promissory notes have been at the center of two new Ponzi schemes.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 03.03.10
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Spear phishing uses targeted e-mails to pose a threat to businesses.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 03.01.10
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Caller ID spoofing makes a comeback after several years of dormancy.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.24.10
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Chase and Bank of America are both trying to trick customers into “opting in” for rip-off fees.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.18.10
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The Federal Trade Commission has announced a new crackdown on job scams.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.17.10
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Online banking is migrating from computers to smart phones and with the move comes the threat of fake mobile apps.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.17.10
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Some bogus job placement specialists are preying on the unemployed.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.09.10
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Remember the threat posed several years ago by skimmers on ATMs? Well, they’re back! Here are three ways to protect yourself.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.08.10
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Leaving your wallet or purse locked in the car while you hit the gym? You’re a prime target for this new scam.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 02.01.10
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Major retailers are using a rip-off tactic during online checkout that you need to know about.
Clark Howard: Rip-Off Alert – 01.28.10
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Scammers are preying on early tax filers with familiar e-mail ploys.
