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A scam is a confidence scheme to fraudulently extract money or other valuables by promising to deliver some false claim in return for payment. While there seems to be no end to the types of scams, scams tend to focus on the elderly, people in need (the sick looking for treatment), or people's vanity (diet and cosmetics).

The best prevention for scams is to be a critical shopper. If it looks too good to be true it probably is; when it comes to diet and fitness there are no easy solutions. Supplements, herbal additives and medical prescriptions have long been used for dieters; but before you buy the Acai berry diet wonder pills or green tea miracle weight loss tablets; talk to your doctor, nutritionist or weight loss specialist about how that supplement might affect you, your specific health history and current medical prescriptions.

There are plenty of blogs related to scams. Some blogs talk about avoiding scams, while others even teach various scams. Some blogs are scams. The best way to avoid a scam is to do due diligence when purchasing and understanding that if it's too good to be true, it probably is!

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    From: “Tsai wu” Reply-To: wu_tsai@yahoo.com.tw Subject: BUSINESS TRANSACTION Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2013 13:42:54 +0100 To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Friend, How are you today and business in your country? I am Liao Wu, Bank Manager of bank of Overseas,Taiwan. I would respectfully request that you keep the ...
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  • Former Long Island attorney charged in $4.3M theft


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    A disbarred Nassau County attorney has been charged with stealing more than $4 million from multiple clients – including his own wife.
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  • FTC Catches Bogus Tech Support Scam and Then Finds a Debt Relief Company


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    The Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement over a bogus tech support service and accidentally found a debt relief company that was violating the Telemarketing Sales Rules in the process. Mikael Marczak, doing business as Virtual PC Solutions, and Sanjay Agarwalla were among the subjects of a series of six ...
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  • People Ain’t Isht: California Doctor Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Scamming Sick Patients Out Of $1.3 Million In “Cancer-Curing” Pills!


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    Dirty b!t$#!!! Dr. Christine Daniel Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For $1.3 Million Cancer Pill Scam Via NYDailyNews A sketchy California doctor who duped patients out of $1.3 million by selling them herbal remedies she said cured cancer has been convicted. Christine Daniel, 58, will spend the next 14 years ...
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  • Get Fired Up And Start Losing Weight!


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    Have you been feeling down about the way your body looks? Do you find it intimidating to think about making an attempt to look better by shedding some weight? Have you made unsuccessful efforts to reduce your weight in the past? This guide will help you. Read on in order to find out tips on Read More... »
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  • Attn: Beneficiary, Your $1.5 Million Dollars Compensation


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    From: “CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION” Reply-To: Subject: Attn: Beneficiary, Your $1.5 Million Dollars Compensation Date: Wed, 1 May 2013 10:44:30 -0500 To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Attn: Beneficiary, I am Mr Ibrahim Lamedo the chairman of ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC).EFCC ...
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  • military scam: MAJOR KELLY COLLINS


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    This is a scam targeting American citizens and/or US military. How do I know its a scam? –> US Military don’t usually use hong kong email – also that is not the real email source. –> Search done on content Three Kings Scam –> email originates from threat source [ caritasmc.org - ...
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  • Million Dollar Pips


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    Million Dollar Pips The Million Dollars Pips Robot That Has To enter the market Is it possible to make $1 million annually not doing anything? This is just what I get from your Billion dollar Pips Website. Should you have had put $250 into an account 12 months ago using my completely unique, automated Forex [...]
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  • ATTENTION;Final Notice Of Your Package


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    From: “Nokia Owen” Reply-To: Subject: ATTENTION;Final Notice Of Your Package Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:38:03 +0100 To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cargo Unit Chicago O’Hare International Airport Airport code: ORD 10000 West O’Hare Chicago, IL 60666 USA(773) 455-7017 Email: chicago.express329@gmail.com ...
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  • Attention Beneficiary,


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    From: “Ms.Mounirat Benson” Reply-To: Subject: Attention Beneficiary, Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:27:04 +0200 To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Heritage Bank Plc. Banques Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, Cotonou, P.O. Box 01 BP 2043 Cotonou, Republic de Benin. Attention Beneficiary, It’s our pleasure to inform you that ...
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  • Sudipta Sen faces protests outside court, sent to police remand


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    Sudipta Sen, chairman of Saradha Group which allegedly cheated thousands of poor investors in West Bengal and other states, was today remanded in 10 days police custody amid noisy protests outside the court. Sen was produced before additional chief judicial magistrate (ACJM) Debdeep Manna after being brought from Dum ...
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  • CBI DIG tipped off Vijay Singla about raid Officer


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    In a stunning revelation, a CBI officer has alleged that his superior officer had tried to influence the investigation in two cases involving former railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal’s relatives and aides in connection with the railway scam. Inspector Balbir Singh submitted an affidavit before the Central ...
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  • Women warned of matchmaking scam


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    Dubai: The Head of the Deira Prosecution has urged girls and parents to be vigilant after a bogus matchmaker defrauded a GCC woman she met on a social networking site. The GCC suspect, QD, 31, has been referred to the Misdemeanours Court after allegedly cheating several victims out of their money in a matchmaking ...
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  • Betting Siphon Under The Microscope.. Push Button Betting System Cash Machine?


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    Push Button Betting System Cash Machine? I’ve taken the plunge yet again, and signed-up for another “automated betting system”. This time it’s “Betting Siphon”.. It doesn’t look good so far: Not looking good.. The Sales Page rambles on and on, but never actually says WHAT you are getting.. It makes ...
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  • Car parked in Wignall Road, Sandyford break in/contents theft


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    On Saturday the  18read more
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  • Stores Online – Consumer Complaint – May 19, 2013


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    Consumer Statement: Attended a seminar held by an outfit called Stores Online, Inc. (SOL) out of Utah. At the seminar the man had us write many things one being: Reasons to Get Into This Business: Item 3 – We will guarantee you that we will aide you in advertising your website and teach you how [...]Read the full ...
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  • Re: ATTN: ATM CARD PAYMENT BENEFICIARY CODE(1806201)


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    From: “ROBERT MUELLER” Reply-To: Subject: Re: ATTN: ATM CARD PAYMENT BENEFICIARY CODE(1806201) Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:20:38 +0300 To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. J. Edgar Hoover Buildings 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001 ...
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  • The Lotto Symbolizes the False Promises of Barracuda Capitalism


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    By Juan Cole One of the social control mechanisms deployed in a plutocracy to keep people quiet while their pockets are being picked is the lottery. It is a scam. Related Entries May 18, 2013 Wall St. Banks May 18, 2013 Target Obama
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