scams on the net

[aggie49]

i am so tired of people who try to scam people out of money  i feel that you shouldn't have to worry about your oney if it is in a bank but now a days you need to worry about everything what is wrong with people in this world

[ernica96]

it has happened to me a few times from selling on ebay and using paypal but good thing they were minor charges.

[countrygirl12]

I can answer that in many ways.  People are evil.  People want money and don't want to work for it.  You have to use your head and know that if somebody sends you an email or if it is a site that is just too totally awesome to be true then it most likely is not.

There is a site I saw where this guy claims if you ask him for money he will send you some.  He wants your name, address, phone number (all of these correct) and yet you cannot find out who he is and the only way to contact him is thru a form on his site that does not give his email. lol.  I wonder if anybody has ever sent him any info.

At the same time I do think there may be some people who are having a really tough time and may do or think about doing things they never would have before.  For example robbing a store or something.  When people get desperate they do crazy things.  But mostly it is because they are just mean and evil.

Have you seen the commercial where the woman I think her name is Mary and she loves shopping online with her debt card.  Then it says so does "whoever" and shows a guy who is stealing her info.  He just has this snarly look that makes you wanna hit him.  He plays the part well. lol

[cateyes1]

TG I have never been scammed but I know people who have 

[hawkeye3210]

Most scams are so obvious I can't believe people fall for them.

[minioncookies]

Pish Posh.. Scams are nothing new.. Infact they are just about everywhere now not just the net..I'm sure there are alot of Unidenified scams nobody has ever heard of. Or someone who has to much time on their hands is trying to invent/get away with.. Sometimes they are obviously a scam and you know. Othertimes it may be a little harder to detect.. To prevent scams from happening you Never give out personal information That is a given.. You always ask for a call back number make sure you ask as many questions as possible and get a name. Make sure you call back the number for an added verification either blocking your number or using a diffrent number..Alway do your research before giving out any personal information. if you don't have time.. This is what the callback is for... Never Ever give information Without verifying the person is actually who they say they are..More than likely if it's a bank or a doctor they will already have your information so beware of anything that asks to.. Verify your social, your card number, your adress, your email and any other personal information..

[bigfoot951]

It is sad that it has become so common.  I feel like it has become more common because of the internet.  Apparently it is just easier for someone to scam other people if they don't have to look them in the eye.

[oldbuddy]

Just don't throw the baby out with the bath water. There are still a TON of easy ways to make money online like Fusioncash.

[ancmetro]

     Protect yourself from scammers in the net because all they want is your money...and they do not deliver the goods and services you are requesting.

[bigedshult]

I know what u are saying I have been scam out of over 5,000 dollars one time .

[camellia0]

That Target issue has scared me. I use more cash now than ever. I hate having cash because when I have it, I usually buy things I don't need, but I have to use cash because I'm alittle uncomfortable swiping.

[tuyetmai]

I know.  But there are a lot people out there try to get other people money and they think that they deserved it.  Just be careful when you do anything online that all I have to say.

[Freebase]

Well there are people that are good & people that are really rotten with greed & online is mostly cons and hackers so we the unknown that are good teach others rules about being online (Online gaming safety, how to tell a scam, and how to avoid viruses). Me myself teaches online gaming safety rules to others to avoid scams, cons, stalkers, and alike ingame and thats all we can do to make the net safe from dangers as from the ect i mentioned be for.

[bretay]

there are a lot of scams on the net and you have to be really careful

[countrygirl12]

Pish Posh.. Scams are nothing new.. Infact they are just about everywhere now not just the net..I'm sure there are alot of Unidenified scams nobody has ever heard of. Or someone who has to much time on their hands is trying to invent/get away with.. Sometimes they are obviously a scam and you know. Othertimes it may be a little harder to detect.. To prevent scams from happening you Never give out personal information That is a given.. You always ask for a call back number make sure you ask as many questions as possible and get a name. Make sure you call back the number for an added verification either blocking your number or using a diffrent number..Alway do your research before giving out any personal information. if you don't have time.. This is what the callback is for... Never Ever give information Without verifying the person is actually who they say they are..More than likely if it's a bank or a doctor they will already have your information so beware of anything that asks to.. Verify your social, your card number, your adress, your email and any other personal information..

If someone calls me saying the are a credit card company or bank or whatever I would not talk to them.  I would hang up and call my company directly with a phone number I have for the company.  My Mammaw received a call one day and it showed up on her caller ID as coming from McDonald's in a neighboring town.  The call actually came from another country.  He was telling her he detected her computer was tore up and he could help her fix it.  Of course she sits there and argues with him.  I can't get her to understand it is not rude to hang up on these people.  You do not owe them any explanation.  The same with people who call to sell you magazines.  I told her you do not have to tell them why you do not want to buy their crap.  Just HANG UP!