TOP 10 Internet scams - presented by the FTC (US Federal Trading Commission)
| Category: Surveys and Statistics | Date: 2001-04-12 |
Below is a list produced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)briefly describing the top 10 Internet scams. This is a useful guide, but it must be remembered that the Internet is fast moving and most Government Agencies are slow on the up take so hybrids of these may already be circulating. Look at them, scams all have the same backbones they are just packaged differently.
TOP 10 INTERNET SCAMS
(1) Internet auction fraud
Consumers say theyve received an item that is less valuable than promised, or dont receive the item at all.
(2) Internet service provider scams
Reports of being trapped into long-term contracts of ISPs with big penalties for cancellation.
(3) Web site design/promotions -- Web cramming
Getting a custom-designed Web site for a 30-trial period could be more than what was bargained for.
(4) Internet information and adult services -- credit card cramming
Using a credit card to prove being older than 18 years could prove costly.
(5) Multilevel marketing/pyramid scams
Some multilevel marketing programs are actually illegal pyramid schemes.
(6) Business opportunities and work-at-home scam
Promises of earning "big money" while sitting at home are often too good to be true.
(7) Investment schemes and get-rich-quick scams
Making an initial investment in a day trading operation claims to offer huge returns.
(8) Travel/vacation fraud
The lure of a cheap trip with "extras" at a bargain-basement price often doesnt reveal hidden charges and additional requirements.
(9) Telephone/pay-per-call solicitation fraud
"Free" access to adult material and pornography by downloading a "viewer" or "dialler" program is cause for concern. Through the program, consumers reported their modem being disconnected, then reconnected to the Internet through an international long-distance number.
(10) Health care frauds
Items not sold through traditional suppliers are "proven" to cure serious and even fatal health problems, but in actuality people lose money to these sites.
Hope these help.
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TOP 10 INTERNET SCAMS
(1) Internet auction fraud
Consumers say theyve received an item that is less valuable than promised, or dont receive the item at all.
(2) Internet service provider scams
Reports of being trapped into long-term contracts of ISPs with big penalties for cancellation.
(3) Web site design/promotions -- Web cramming
Getting a custom-designed Web site for a 30-trial period could be more than what was bargained for.
(4) Internet information and adult services -- credit card cramming
Using a credit card to prove being older than 18 years could prove costly.
(5) Multilevel marketing/pyramid scams
Some multilevel marketing programs are actually illegal pyramid schemes.
(6) Business opportunities and work-at-home scam
Promises of earning "big money" while sitting at home are often too good to be true.
(7) Investment schemes and get-rich-quick scams
Making an initial investment in a day trading operation claims to offer huge returns.
(8) Travel/vacation fraud
The lure of a cheap trip with "extras" at a bargain-basement price often doesnt reveal hidden charges and additional requirements.
(9) Telephone/pay-per-call solicitation fraud
"Free" access to adult material and pornography by downloading a "viewer" or "dialler" program is cause for concern. Through the program, consumers reported their modem being disconnected, then reconnected to the Internet through an international long-distance number.
(10) Health care frauds
Items not sold through traditional suppliers are "proven" to cure serious and even fatal health problems, but in actuality people lose money to these sites.
Hope these help.
About the Author
Alec Ellis
AllnetPromotion News
To contact see details below.
webmaster@allnetcities.com
http://www.allnetcities.com
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