Recently there were 251 law enforcement actions taken against online scammers as a result of a yearlong law enforcement effort targeting Internet scams. The effort included 5 separate law enforcement U.S. agencies working with consumer protection organizations from 23 states and 9 different countries (including the United States FTC, Canadian and Australian law enforcers, and the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry and Office of Fair Trading). Using a database of more than 285,000 consumer complaints established and maintained by the Federal Trade Commission, the Top Ten Internet Scams were:
1. Multi-level Marketing/Pyramid Scams
2. Health Care Frauds
3. Internet Web Site Design/Promotions - Web Cramming
4. Travel/Vacation Fraud
5. Internet Auction Fraud
6. Business Opportunities and Work-At-Home Scams
7. Investment Schemes and Get-Rich-Quick Scams
8. Internet Information and Adult Services - Credit Card Cramming
9. Telephone/Pay-Per-Call Solicitation Frauds (including modem dialers and videotext)
10. Internet Service Provider Scams
Please beware of and refrain from such activities.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Truth about Free Online Survey Jobs
If you are looking for a way to make extra money online, you might be interested in free online survey jobs. They sound like a great opportunity, but are they for real? This article explains the nature of paid internet surveys and answers the popular question.
You see the ads. You read the articles. You visit the sites. Paid online surveys. It sound almost too good to be true. Apparently, you can take surveys on your computer from the comfort of your own home and make money in the process. What is really going on with these opportunities? Are there really plenty of free online survey jobs out there?
The question defies a simple answer because it probably is not appropriate to consider completing online surveys a job. A job conjures up images of consistency, clearly defined responsibilities, an established rate of pay and other factors. Completing paid surveys is different. Surveys definitely offer a way to make money online, but they are not jobs in any traditional sense.
Initially, you probably should not expect participation in market research surveys to create the equivalent of a full time income. It is possible to post massive earnings with surveys, but most participants in this field do not see substantial incomes. Instead, paid surveys are a way to generate extra money. They are a fun and easy way to profit, but they are not going to replace your former gig as a corporate CEO in the income department!
You can make money with surveys. You cannot, however, project consistent and regular earnings. Some days will be better than others. Some weeks will be better than others. A hot streak, during which you find a series of very high-paying offers may be followed by a slow period where the big money is harder to find.
Those who are serious about making money with surveys have found that they can improve their chances by investing in quality resources that provide them with a plethora of leads and contact information for marketing research firms who offer online projects. However, even these higher level participants do not clear hundreds of dollars every day.
I think paid surveys are a lot of fun and I know they can generate some much needed household income for people who would like to engage in a fun, paying activity. I thoroughly recommend making money online this way, but I caution potential participants to maintain reasonable expectations.
You can make money. If you do things the right way, you will make money. You probably should not, however, consider paid surveys as a substitute for full time, gainful employment. Think about it like this, free online survey jobs are really free opportunities to make extra money with a fun hobby. The overall earnings can be very impressive when you consider the nature of the activity.
You see the ads. You read the articles. You visit the sites. Paid online surveys. It sound almost too good to be true. Apparently, you can take surveys on your computer from the comfort of your own home and make money in the process. What is really going on with these opportunities? Are there really plenty of free online survey jobs out there?
The question defies a simple answer because it probably is not appropriate to consider completing online surveys a job. A job conjures up images of consistency, clearly defined responsibilities, an established rate of pay and other factors. Completing paid surveys is different. Surveys definitely offer a way to make money online, but they are not jobs in any traditional sense.
Initially, you probably should not expect participation in market research surveys to create the equivalent of a full time income. It is possible to post massive earnings with surveys, but most participants in this field do not see substantial incomes. Instead, paid surveys are a way to generate extra money. They are a fun and easy way to profit, but they are not going to replace your former gig as a corporate CEO in the income department!
You can make money with surveys. You cannot, however, project consistent and regular earnings. Some days will be better than others. Some weeks will be better than others. A hot streak, during which you find a series of very high-paying offers may be followed by a slow period where the big money is harder to find.
Those who are serious about making money with surveys have found that they can improve their chances by investing in quality resources that provide them with a plethora of leads and contact information for marketing research firms who offer online projects. However, even these higher level participants do not clear hundreds of dollars every day.
I think paid surveys are a lot of fun and I know they can generate some much needed household income for people who would like to engage in a fun, paying activity. I thoroughly recommend making money online this way, but I caution potential participants to maintain reasonable expectations.
You can make money. If you do things the right way, you will make money. You probably should not, however, consider paid surveys as a substitute for full time, gainful employment. Think about it like this, free online survey jobs are really free opportunities to make extra money with a fun hobby. The overall earnings can be very impressive when you consider the nature of the activity.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Email Scam : PART-TIME JOB OFFER FOR YOU
Email which I have received is as below.
"
From: "Miss Marina Makukha"
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 6:58 AM
To: Ramdas
Subject: PART-TIME JOB OFFER FOR YOU!!!
Dear Friend,
I know this is an unconventional way of introducing a business, but if you can take your time to read my letter carefully, you will understand the necessity for my action.I got your email address from the Time Job's Directory. I have a profiling amount in an excess of $10.5M (Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) which I seek your partnership in accommodating for me.
INTRODUCTION OF MY SELF:
I am Miss Marina Makukha, a personal secretary to Mikhail Khodorkovsky the richest man in russia and owner of the following companies: Chairman CEO: YUKOS OIL (Russian Most Largest Oil Company) Chairman CEO:Menatep SBP Bank (A reputable financial institution with its branches all over the world).
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
The documents of the above funds in question was handed over to me to be used in payment of an American oil merchant for his last oil deal with my boss Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Already the funds have been deposited some where in the Netherlands (undisclosed for now), where the final crediting is expected to be carried out. While I was on the process, My Boss got arrested for his involvement on politics in financing the leading and opposing political parties You can catch more of the story on this http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2003/11/13/51215.html
YOUR ROLE:
All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the above quoted sum and I will arrange for the documentation at my expense which will enable a smooth legal transfer of the sum to you. You will be rewarded with 30% for your partnership, 5% has been mapped out for any expenses that might occur during the transaction While 15% will be spent on taxes in your country. I have decided to use my share of this transaction to relocate to your country and invest on the Real Estate Venture. The transaction has to be concluded in less than 2 weeks. As soon as I get your willingness to comply through my most private email address: [msmarnna@yahoo.com.hk], I will give you more details and sites that will enable you find out more about the transaction.
Thank you very much
Regards,
Miss Marina Makukha.
"
After my reply to agree with her, reply email is as follow.
"
From: miss marina Makukha
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:06 PM
To: Ramdas
Subject: Dear Partner...More Details
Dear Partner,
Thanks for your email; immediately I got your mail, I gave up search for a reputable personnel to transact this deal with. And I believe strongly within me that you are capable of the transaction without any misappropriation. I will need us to do this business deal clean and fast without it attracting a third party (apart from the attorney who will be handling the documentation) until we are through with the transaction and I am in your country for the percentage sharing as discussed and you must assure me that you will do your best until the finalization of the contract between both of us before coming down to your country for the percentage sharing. All this ought not to take more than a week or thereabout pending on your swift response okay?
Like I said in my first letter, I am representing Mr Mikhail Khodorkovsky (A.K.A. Mr. M. K.) and would like to ask for your partnership in re-profiling Funds. It will interest you to know that I have sent our current conversational status to London for the purpose of documentation and have received the authority to proceed and get some clarifications both ways.
Before I am able to give out the information that will enable you access confidential data-pages of Mr. M. K. as regard this transaction, I would need some personal information of yours as follows:
(1) Full (Legal) Name?
(2) Have you handled large funds, and successfully?
(3) Can you be entrusted with large fund without any misappropriation?
(4) Can you keep this transaction to yourself till its completion?
Answers to the above questions will be kept very confidential hence the need for you to answer the questions in honesty, and let me know I am comfortable with you.
I want to re-assure you that this transaction is 100% legal hence risk free. All you need do is follow my directives and acting swiftly will go a long way in completing this transaction on time; Remember that the 30% of $10.5M still stands.
In my next mail to you, I shall send you my Identity Card for your reference.
Please write back promptly.
Best Regards,
Miss Marina Makukha
"
Whenever I asked here identity proof, she never sent it. If so happens, that may be bogus one. One should not entertain such type of email. In your interest, for out of fun, nothing else.
"
From: "Miss Marina Makukha"
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 6:58 AM
To: Ramdas
Subject: PART-TIME JOB OFFER FOR YOU!!!
Dear Friend,
I know this is an unconventional way of introducing a business, but if you can take your time to read my letter carefully, you will understand the necessity for my action.I got your email address from the Time Job's Directory. I have a profiling amount in an excess of $10.5M (Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) which I seek your partnership in accommodating for me.
INTRODUCTION OF MY SELF:
I am Miss Marina Makukha, a personal secretary to Mikhail Khodorkovsky the richest man in russia and owner of the following companies: Chairman CEO: YUKOS OIL (Russian Most Largest Oil Company) Chairman CEO:Menatep SBP Bank (A reputable financial institution with its branches all over the world).
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
The documents of the above funds in question was handed over to me to be used in payment of an American oil merchant for his last oil deal with my boss Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Already the funds have been deposited some where in the Netherlands (undisclosed for now), where the final crediting is expected to be carried out. While I was on the process, My Boss got arrested for his involvement on politics in financing the leading and opposing political parties You can catch more of the story on this http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2003/11/13/51215.html
YOUR ROLE:
All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the above quoted sum and I will arrange for the documentation at my expense which will enable a smooth legal transfer of the sum to you. You will be rewarded with 30% for your partnership, 5% has been mapped out for any expenses that might occur during the transaction While 15% will be spent on taxes in your country. I have decided to use my share of this transaction to relocate to your country and invest on the Real Estate Venture. The transaction has to be concluded in less than 2 weeks. As soon as I get your willingness to comply through my most private email address: [msmarnna@yahoo.com.hk], I will give you more details and sites that will enable you find out more about the transaction.
Thank you very much
Regards,
Miss Marina Makukha.
"
After my reply to agree with her, reply email is as follow.
"
From: miss marina Makukha
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:06 PM
To: Ramdas
Subject: Dear Partner...More Details
Dear Partner,
Thanks for your email; immediately I got your mail, I gave up search for a reputable personnel to transact this deal with. And I believe strongly within me that you are capable of the transaction without any misappropriation. I will need us to do this business deal clean and fast without it attracting a third party (apart from the attorney who will be handling the documentation) until we are through with the transaction and I am in your country for the percentage sharing as discussed and you must assure me that you will do your best until the finalization of the contract between both of us before coming down to your country for the percentage sharing. All this ought not to take more than a week or thereabout pending on your swift response okay?
Like I said in my first letter, I am representing Mr Mikhail Khodorkovsky (A.K.A. Mr. M. K.) and would like to ask for your partnership in re-profiling Funds. It will interest you to know that I have sent our current conversational status to London for the purpose of documentation and have received the authority to proceed and get some clarifications both ways.
Before I am able to give out the information that will enable you access confidential data-pages of Mr. M. K. as regard this transaction, I would need some personal information of yours as follows:
(1) Full (Legal) Name?
(2) Have you handled large funds, and successfully?
(3) Can you be entrusted with large fund without any misappropriation?
(4) Can you keep this transaction to yourself till its completion?
Answers to the above questions will be kept very confidential hence the need for you to answer the questions in honesty, and let me know I am comfortable with you.
I want to re-assure you that this transaction is 100% legal hence risk free. All you need do is follow my directives and acting swiftly will go a long way in completing this transaction on time; Remember that the 30% of $10.5M still stands.
In my next mail to you, I shall send you my Identity Card for your reference.
Please write back promptly.
Best Regards,
Miss Marina Makukha
"
Whenever I asked here identity proof, she never sent it. If so happens, that may be bogus one. One should not entertain such type of email. In your interest, for out of fun, nothing else.
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