Scams
Scams and Pickpockets: Avoid Getting Duped Abroad, Part One
Scammers and pickpockets lurk in big cities abroad, and even the most cautious and savvy travelers can fall victim to their ways (me included).
I Almost Fell For It: QuiBids.com
I recently almost fell for an Internet scam. Well, I suppose it's not so much a scam--rather a brilliant money-making idea by the creators--because some users actually do get great deals. Nevertheless, the penny auction site QuiBids.com nearly had me fooled.
Conning The Con Men: Be a savvy consumer and avoid the scam
It's hard to know who to trust, and even harder to know who to turn to when your trust has been misplaced. These scenarios shine a little light on common scams and show how to avoid them in the future.
Born Identity Theft
How do you deal with identity theft in the family?
A Fool And His Money: Don’t fall prey to Ponzi schemes
Find out what a Ponzi scheme is and how to spot one.
The Scam Slam: Network marketing gone bad
"Money. That's right. The green stuff. How would you like to have a little more? How would you like to never have to work again?"
20th Century Pirate Scams From the Rich, Part. 2
With new recruits to carry out his scam, Oscar went big time. He hit every town, church, and bar east and west of the Mississippi.
20th Century Pirate Scams From the Rich
Learn about Oscar Hartzel and his 20th century scam.
Ponzi's Pyramid: How a Scam Artist Made Millions and Lost it All!
It was a great scheme, but Ponzi's success was not as well received as one might imagine.
