real scams!

[mrsbluesmith]

Thanks for the info.  Very helpful!

[mylahsmommy]

I wouldn't exactly say I got scammed but i definetely felt like a jackass and that i wasted my money on this stupid PTC site where they had me pay $8 for ads to click....and never got the clicks i bought.. i didnt understand the concept to begin with and just kinda dove into it without understanding it. meh.

[carolrowe]

Locally, I just heard of someone getting busted for selling illegal stuff overseas.  It was one of these work from home scams.  Easy money, yeah.  The first few, they paid the lady to repackage and ship to various, apparently legal locals, then just sent her boxes, told her not to open and instructed her to send out of country.  FBI showed up.  Real stuff.  Local papers.  No such thing as easy money or free rise.  Be WARY!!

[rcbrad]

Locally, I just heard of someone getting busted for selling illegal stuff overseas.  It was one of these work from home scams.  Easy money, yeah.  The first few, they paid the lady to repackage and ship to various, apparently legal locals, then just sent her boxes, told her not to open and instructed her to send out of country.  FBI showed up.  Real stuff.  Local papers.  No such thing as easy money or free rise.  Be WARY!!

It's a shame that some people who try to make extra money are not smart enough to put the pieces together that they may be doing something wrong/illegal or that the persons themselves could be cheated.  You really have to do your homework and watch out.

[jordandog]

@andzigallery:

5.  Tax Franchises offered by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service!!  I would certainly stay away from this one because it may definitely be a scammer using a reputable company's information.  I have never known Jackson Hewitt to sell franchises.  I do know they hire during the tax season and I think they do train to prepare taxes.  Other that--I have no idea--anyone?

The Jackson Hewitt company operates primarily on a franchising model, where franchisees open locations and pay royalty and advertising fees back to the parent company.  In the last year the company has moved towards more company owned stores because they were part of a huge I.R.S. investigation when a franchisee was found to be operating in a very shady manner. This is NOT a recommendation on my part for Jackson Hewitt, but I wanted to clear up your saying they do not sell franchises.

[andzigallery]

@jordandog

Thanks for clarifying that Jackson Hewitt does sell based on a franchise model.  However, and it is in my quote, I never said that Jackson Hewitt does not sell franchises, I said and it is written as clear as day "I've never known Jackson Hewitt to sell franchises."  There is a difference!  Also that suit mentioned occurred on April 3, 2007 see:
U.S. Government Sues Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Franchises in Four States, Alleging Pervasive Fraud http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=169251,00.html.   This case involved five different Jackson Hewitt franchises in four states. However, you can purchase a franchise with $500.00 down and expect an additional start-up fee between $50,000 and $100,000 according to an ehow.com article on How to Open a Jackson Hewitt Franchise.

[starjonez]

I got scamed for 620 dollars and I learned to not always believe everything you hear.

[jordandog]

@jordandog

Thanks for clarifying that Jackson Hewitt does sell based on a franchise model.  However, and it is in my quote, I never said that Jackson Hewitt does not sell franchises, I said and it is written as clear as day "I've never known Jackson Hewitt to sell franchises."  There is a difference!  Also that suit mentioned occurred on April 3, 2007 see:
U.S. Government Sues Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Franchises in Four States, Alleging Pervasive Fraud http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=169251,00.html.   This case involved five different Jackson Hewitt franchises in four states. However, you can purchase a franchise with $500.00 down and expect an additional start-up fee between $50,000 and $100,000 according to an ehow.com article on How to Open a Jackson Hewitt Franchise.

I read and completely understood what you were saying and didn't post that you said they NEVER sold franchises. I was simply clearing up what sounded like you implying it probably being a scam because you had not heard of them doing it.  I know the one in my city is a licensed franchise. Not a big deal, especially when you seem to be upset about something that is not even there.

[andzigallery]

@jordandog

Excuse me, but there's no reason for me to get upset over information provided nor is pointing out what was originally said about something means that someone is upset.  I have the right to disagree or agree with what was said.  If I got angry or upset about everything someone said, I would be a very, very angry person.  So what are you talking about!  Enlighten me!

[lauz86]

There is a website called fraud watchers that some of you might find useful.

In particular related to job hunting.

Scammers disgust me.

 

[Graeth]

*knock on wood*
Ive been lucky so far that my shopping is thorough.

[andzigallery]

I've checked out FraudWatchers.org and I think that it would be a good idea if everyone take a look at their forum as well.  Thanks lauz86 for the heads up! 

[jordandog]

I just checked FraudWatchers out and I agree, great site. There is so much info and in just a quick search/look, I found 2 bad e-mail scams that have shown up in my mail recently. Another thank you from me, lauz86.

[andzigallery]

Okay for probably most of us who have a Facebook account along with SCAM Alerts, here's a "HACKER ALERT!" we all need to watch for.  This happened to one of my FB friends and was probably posted forwarded to most of her friends within minutes:
 

HACK ALERT: IF YOU RECEIVED THIS LINK DON'T CLICK ON IT. LOL is that you in this picture?
http://apps.facebook.com/photo-collection/photo.php SOMEONE IS HACKING INTO YOUR FB ACCOUNT AND STILLING YOUR PASSWORD. IF YOU'RE CLICK ON THE LINK THEN IMMEDIATELY CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD.

30 minutes ago · Comment · Like
Heather Root Thank you for the heads up sister!
29 minutes ago · Like

Deborah Johnson ur welcome some sent me the same message I click it on and then they got my password. So they sending out messages to my folks. But some call and ask me about.... Pass the word!
27 minutes ago · Like

Andrea R Brown Amazing! These hackers are always coming up with something! They were kind of smart on this one. But not no more! Because I've just have another thing to add to my list of things to look out from scammers and hackers. So everyone, BEWARE of the pop-up message:

http://apps.facebook.com/photo-collection/photo.php

Again! Look out for anything that asks for your login information and password. In fact change your e-mail address, too!

Thanks for the heads up! In fact, I'm posting this info in one of my Forums right now!
7 minutes ago · Like ·

[zkoziara]

theres alot of scams out there