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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:30:31 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive8.html Archive page 8 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:58:18 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive7.html Archive page 7 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:57:31 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive6.html Archive page 6 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:56:44 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive5.html Archive page 5 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:55:55 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive4.html Archive page 4 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:55:10 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive3.html Archive page 3 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:54:25 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive2.html Archive page 2 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:53:38 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/archive1.html Archive page 1 for Scam Alerts Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:52:44 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/market_america_scam.html Is there a Market America scam? The answer is very easy. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:05:18 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/data_entry_scams.html The ads for this type of work are easy to find on the Internet and in the classifieds. A lot of the ads make the work sound great - work a few hours a day, and make thousands a month. However most are data entry scams Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:49:58 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/money_order_scam.html In most of the cases involving a money order scam, the unsuspecting person is given more money than needed [in the form of money orders] to complete the purchase, and then asked to wire the excess money back. Sound familiar? Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:20:10 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/acting_scams.html With acting scams, the scammers are in the business of selling dreams, rather than fulfilling them! They promise fame and fortune, however are only interested in your money Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:15:02 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/ytb_scam.html Is there a YTB scam? To find the answer, you need to understand how YTB works. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:48:01 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/adoption_scam.html Victims of an adoption scam can be filled with hope, and often decorate nurseries, renovate their homes, or buy bigger houses. Some plan for maternity leave or even quit their jobs. Victims can recover from the financial loss of an adoption scam, however the emotional trauma can last a lifetime. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:01:01 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/real_estate_scam.html A Real estate scam targets people buying or selling a house, refinancing their mortgage, or considering investing in real estate. Find out how to recognize and protect yourself from these scams Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:36:27 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/credit_scams.html Your credit report is an important file that the credit bureaus store about you, as this credit report lets other lenders know whether you are trustworthy or not. Recognize credit scams before they damage you credit file. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:15:28 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/credit_card_scams.html Credit card scams are increasing and becoming more sophisticated. protect yourself by recognizing the different forms of credit card scams Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:12:54 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/atm_scams.html Most people use ATM's to some extent for their financial transactions, therefore potentially exposing millions of people to ATM scams. Could you recognize ATM fraud? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:12:19 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/government_grant_scams.html The government is giving away free money!! This is the echo of Government grant scams. The scam sites claim these grants can be used to start a business, pay off debts, purchase a home, buy a car, education, even take a holiday - and the best part is that because it is a grant, it does not need to be repaid! Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/mail_scams.html Mail scams refer to any scams that attempt to steal money or valuables using the postal system as part of the scheme. Can you recognize a mail scam? Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:39:53 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/forex_scams.html Forex scams [foreign exchange scams] are trading schemes that are designed to scam you by convincing you that you will make big profits through trading in the foreign exchange markets. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:02:36 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/scholarship_scams.html When trying to avoid scholarship scams, it is important to remember one thing - scholarships do not ask students for money, they give students money! Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:36:43 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/infomercial_scams.html Infomercial scams come in several varieties including shipping and handling, guarantees, refunds and quality of product. Being aware of the different types of scams will lessen the chances of you being scammed. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:02:03 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/survey_scams.html The idea of completing an online survey and making some money in your spare time sounds appealing, and is possible, however in your quest to find the genuine companies, you will come across survey scams Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:13:00 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/russian-bride-scams.html Russian Bride Scams prey on men who have dreams, hopes and expectations of finding love, understanding and appreciation in foreign women. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:01:33 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/primerica_job_scams.html Are there primerica job scams, or is it just hype and comments from people who failed at Primerica? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:24:22 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/primerica_scam.html Primerica scam - true or false. Find out if it is a scam or not! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:20:10 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/network_marketing_scams.html Network marketing scams or multi-level marketing scams exploit people's desire for a 'work from home' opportunity, get rich quick scheme, or easy way to earn money. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:50 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/prepaid_legal_scam.html A prepaid legal scam claim is often linked with the sale of prepaid legal services. Find out why Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:05:41 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/mortgage_scams.html Mortgage scams are increasing, especially in the current financial environment due to increases in foreclosures, declining housing prices, and decreased demand, placing pressure on lenders, builders, and home sellers. Would you be able to recognize the main mortgage scams? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:12:35 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/money_mule_scam.html A money mule scam occurs when a person transfers stolen funds or high value goods obtained fraudulently, to the scammer in another country. Do you know how to avoid falling into the trap? Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:43:31 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/bank_examiner_scam.html The bank examiner scam is a very old scam however it continues to return, perhaps with a slight twist, and catch people out. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:48:50 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/check_overpayment_scams.html Check overpayment scams occur when you receive a check for more that the amount you were expecting, and are asked to wire the excess back. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:34:11 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/bank_scams.html The most common bank scams are online bank scams. First the scammer steals your logon name and password, and then uses this information to transfer your money to other accounts and then withdraws the funds Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:07:31 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/ContactMe-thankyou.html Thank you for contacting this site. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:09:41 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/about_me.html I built this site to help educate people about how to recognize scams, and hopefully avoid becoming a victim. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:06:58 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/xango_scam.html Is there a Xango scam or is it a genuine business opportunity? The answwr lies in the health claims. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:59:41 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/xenical_scam.html Is there a Xenical scam? The weight loss industry is full of scams, so where does Xenical fit in? Find out here. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:22:04 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/foreclosure_rescue_scams.html Foreclosure rescue scams are surfacing at an alarming rate in the US. Find out why, and how to avoid losing your home to these scams Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:57:08 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/foreclosure_scams.html To protect your home and home equity and avoid falling victim to foreclosure scams, recognize and understand the signs of mortgage fraud. Know how to report fraud to state and federal authorities so they can stop scam artists from preying on innocent borrowers. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:23:04 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/top_investor_traps.html With investors under pressure from the struggling economy, it is important to stay clear of the lure of quickly rebuilding their savings, get-rich-quick schemes by looking out for these top investor traps Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:04 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/ponzi_scheme.html In a Ponzi scheme, potential investors are attracted by promises of very large returns or dividends over a very short period of time, due either to skill of the investor, or the secret nature of the investment. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:37:14 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/investment_questions.html These are the questions you should ask about your investments. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:33:00 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/investment_scams.html Investment scams will always try to appear more attractive than conventional investments by claiming unrealistic returns with little or 'no risk' involved and statements about urgency and secrecy. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:40:39 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/pyramid_scheme.html A pyramid scheme promises a large financial return for a relatively small cost. They are very risky and usually illegal depending on where you live in the world. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:38:22 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/top_10_investment_scams.html The top 10 investment scams comprise a mix of old scams and new ones made up by a mix and match of existing scams. Are you aware of what to look for? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:33:38 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/hyip_scams.html HYIP scams stand for High Yield Investment Scams and are similar to Ponzi schemes that involve promises of high returns by using new investors money to pay previous investors. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:07:05 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/kirby_vacuum_scam.html Is the Kirby vacuum scam a genuine scam? Find out what the complaints are about here. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:49:47 GMT http://www.watchforscams.com/door_to_door_scams.html Door-to-Door scams are alive and well and contiunue to provide an opportunity for scammers to profit. Find out how you are vulnerable and protect yourself Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:36:44 GMT