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$1 the hook Anatomy ofa Scam 2 the frustration 5 the redirect 4 the fool s the payoff Click here to win a new iPad 2 Start With Trust Just one more step to get your FREE iPad 2 Oops looks like you're not logged in. Log in here Oops, looks like there wasa problem logging you in.. But thanks for your credentigls. internet OF 2010 website Job Hunter Scams Debt Relief and Settlement Services Work from Home Schemes Timeshare Resellers Not So "Free" Trial Offers Rogue Home Repair / Roofers Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams Advance-Fee Loan Scams Over-Payment Scams Identity Theft 10 Top Scams LEARN MORE BELOW 2010 Better Business Bureau Stats Stats from US&Canada Television Roofing Spiritualists Oilfield Planetariums 191,901 30,985 98.6% 1.3% Most Inquiries 2,409,190 8,478 53.6% 32.9% all Non 444.ITSLEG Most Unsettled Complaints by % 8 0% 100% Most Inquiries without a Complaint 4,034 Among the Fewest Inquiries NA NA Top 10 Scams NOW THAT YOU KNOW, BE ON THE LOOKOUT Job Hunter Scams Pitch: We will match you up with a perfect job that's ready and waiting for you. Target: Bonk occount and/or Social Security numbers. Result: Victims must pay a fee to be considered for a job. Out of money they don't hove, still no job. ⑥a Debt Relief and Settlement Services Pitch: We will help you eliminate most or all of your debt (for a fraction of the amount you owe). Target: Collection of uptront feos) in ordor to settle your debts Result: Potontially leave the consumer drowning in oven more dabt than thy started with and completoly ruin their crodit. Work from Home Schemes Pitch: Fire your boss! We can teach you the secrets to making money online, assembling items at home or being a mystery shopper Target: Employees tired of the same 9-5 routine. In some cases, they unknowingly work to fence stolen goods, Result: Instead of getting paid, you can end up losing hundreds-if not thousands-of doWars or in legal frouble Timeshare Resellers Pitch: We will help you got out from under your costly vacation property and do it fast Target: Collect several thousand dollars to cover fees Resut: Arter paying the fees, the seler never hears from the company again. Not So "Free" Trial Offers Pitch: Try a free offer and never be charged unless you want fo continue the offer Target: Repeated monthly billings. Result: The free triai offers seem easy, the consumer is repeatedly billed every month and is difficult to cancel Roque Home Repair/Roofers Pitch: We can get that tree out with half down, and fix your roof for a fraction of what that guy is going to charge you. Target: Initial upfront feets) to get the job slarted. Result: Homeowners are often stuck with either an unfinished or never sfar fed project and are out the initial money as well. Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams Pitch: You have won a large lottery or sweepstakes and just have to cover taxes before receiving your money Target: Payment under the guise of covering taxes" or other bogus "fees. Result: The victim wires the money but the prize Advance-Fee Loan Scams Pitch: You or your business qualifies for a large loan but you must pay some upfront fees. Target: Initial upfront fee(s) - often more than a thousand dollars. Resuit: The victim wires 'the fee' to the scommers but never receives the loan. Over-Paument Scams Pitch: Oops, I accidentally sent you too much monoy, would you please wire some back? Target: Any amount of money that is wired back. Result: Transaction is roversed, and the victim is out the money red back to tho scammers Identity Theft Pitch: Hi, this is a very legitimate business, we need to confirm some information today, is that ok? Target: Gathering personal sensitive information to open lines of credit or just straight stealing money from the victim's account. Result: Victim is left spending countless hours trying to repair all of the damage the thieves have done or are still doing Always research a business with BBB before you sign any contracts or hand over any money. Consumers or small business owners victimized by a scam may contact their local BBB or file a complaint at bbb.org Stort With Tnust$