U S Department of Justice vs. Transnet Wireless
12/17/07 Update:On December 14, Paul Pemberton pled guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with business opportunity sales at TransNet Wireless Corp.
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State Joins Monmouth County In Announcing Crack Down
The Division of Consumer Affairs and the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office are taking action against two Monmouth County auto repair shops, alleging they charged consumers for repairs never performed, Division of Consumer Affairs Director Mark S. Herr and Monmouth County Prosecutor John Kaye announced today.
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FTC Asks Court to Block Deceptive Spam Operation
Misleading Subject Lines Allegedly Exposed Unwitting Consumers to Sexually Explicit Material
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FTC Measures False Claims Inherent in Random Spam
At Least One Form of Deception Found in Sixty-Six Percent of Random Sample
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FTC Testifies on Protecting Consumers’ Data
The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection that "recent security breaches have raised questions about whether sensitive consumer information collected by data brokers may be falling into the wrong hands leading to increased identity theft and other frauds." The Committee is examining recent developments involving the security of sensitive consumer information.
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‘Phishy’ Online: Avoiding the Bait of Online For sale Scams
Phishing, the practice of luring unsuspecting victims to disclose personal information online, has quickly become the fastest-growing security threat to Internet users.
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Work-at-Home Schemes
Be part of one of America's Fastest Growing Industries!Earn thousand of dollars a month - from your home - Processing Medical Billing Claims.
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Take This Scheme and Stuff It: Avoiding Envelope-Stuffing Rip-Offs
$550 to $3,000 weekly. Ten dollars for each circular you mail...Free Postage...Free Circulars...No Newspaper Ads...No Magazine Ads...No Bulletin Board Ads! Paychecks mailed to you every week! Advance paycheck forms included in your package!!
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'Net Based Business Opportunities For Sale : Are Some Flop-portunities?
Whether it's recruiting people to sell so-called Internet-access devices, placing kiosks with Internet access in public places, or dealing in other Internet-related activities, consumers are being lured to the vast commercial potential of the Web by business for sale promoters.
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Multi-level Marketing Plans
Multilevel marketing plans, also known as "network" or "matrix" marketing, are a way of selling goods or services through distributors. These plans typically promise that if you sign up as a distributor, you will receive commissions -- for both your sales of the plan's goods or services and those of other people you recruit to join the distributors.
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Medical Billing Opportunities: Worth a Second Opinion
If you're looking for a home-based business that can help you pull in $20,000 to $45,000 a year using your computer, a work-at-home opportunity doing medical billing may sound like the perfect choice. But before you part with your money, consider this: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought charges against promoters of medical billing opportunities for misrepresenting the earnings potential of their businesses and for failing to provide key pre-investment information required by law.
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Lotions and Potions: The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans
Lose weight! Firm up! Look better! Live longer! 'Tis the season for consumers to be confronted with a wide range of health, beauty and fitness products and promotions. Many of these items aren't available on store shelves and are sold only through distributors.
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Buying a Janitorial Services Franchise
Every franchisor has success stories to share. Be cautious. While success in the janitorial service industry is possible, it's not a guarantee.
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The Gifting Club "Gotcha"
When is a gift not a gift? When it’s a "gotcha."
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Could 'Biz Opp' Offers Be Out For Your Coffers?
It's easy to see why ads for business opportunities like these appeal to consumers looking to make extra money: They promise good pay for little effort. But, as many consumers who have answered these ads have learned - and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found - many business opportunity promotions are nothing but scams that take consumers' money up front and fail to deliver on the promises.
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