Buyer Beware: BBB Highlights Top 10 Online Scams

TOP SCAMS Anatomy of a Scam the hook 2 the frustration 3 the redirect 4 the fool Click here to win a 5 the payoff new iPad 2 BBB. Start With Trust presents Just one more step to get your FREE iPad 2 Oops, looks like you're Log in here not logged in. internet Oops, looks like there was a problem logging you in. OF 2010 But thanks for your credentials. website Job Hunter Scams Rogue Home Repair / Roofers Debt Relief and Settlement Services Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams 10 Top Scam's Work from Home Schemes Advance-Fee Loan Scams Timeshare Resellers Over-Payment Scams Not So "Free" Trial Offers Identity Theft LEARN MORE BELOW 2010 Better Business Bureau Stats Stats from US & Canada COMPLAINTS UNSETTLED ITS 10 Most Complaints COETTLE COMPLAINTS Television 191,901 30,985 98.6% (Cable, CATV & Satellite ) 1.3% Most Inquiries Roofing 2,409,190 8,478 53.6% Call Now!!! 444.ITSLEGIT (Contractors) 32.9% Most Unsettled Complaints by % Spiritualists 472 8 0% 100% Most Inquiries without a Complaint Oilfield 4,034 NA (Hauling) NA Among the Fewest Inquiries 00000 00 Planetariums 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: Bank account and/or Social Security numbers. Result: Victims must pay a fee to be considered for a job. Out of money they don't have, still no job. 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 upfront fee(s) in order to "settle your debts." Result: Potentially leave the consumer drowning in even more debt than they started with and completely ruin their credit. 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 dollars or in legal trouble. Timeshare Resellers Pitch: We will help you get out from under your costly vacation property and do it fast. Target: Collect several thousand dollars to cover fees. Result: After paying the tees, the seller never hears from the company again. Not So "Free" Trial Offers Pitch: Try a free offer and never be charged - unless you want to continue the offer. Target: Repeated monthly billings. Result: The free trial offers seem easy, the consumer is repeatedly billed every month and is difficult to cancel. Rogue 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 fee(s) to get the job started. Result: Homeowners are often stuck with either an unfinished or never started project and are out the initial money os 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 or money never arrives. 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. Result: The victim wires 'the fee' to the scommers but never receives the loan. Over-Payment Scams Pitch: Oops, I accidentally sent you too much money, would you please wire some back? Target: Any amount of money that is wired back. Result: Transaction is reversed, and the victim is out the money wired back to the 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 BBB Start With Trust developed by N nowsourcing.com INQUIRIES