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How To Avoid Scams

by Cecile Cinco

There are so many scams online and offline and yet they still prosper. Why? Because people are not listening! Most of these people who don’t listen also act on impulse. They go ahead without asking others even before they buy. Continue reading »

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Need Help Or Hacked? You Might Be A Scammer Without You Knowing!

by Cecile Cinco

Someone in my address book sent me an email and according to her she needs help.  I haven’t really heard from her for a long time and when I did, she’s asking for help. At first glance, though, I knew her email address was hacked…and that someone can get scammed. How about the others in her address book who were sent the same email? Below is the screen shot of the email: Continue reading »

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SSS Scam/Fraud

by Cecile Cinco

Hubby got my attention just today, while he is at work now.  It’s 5 minutes fresh.

Someone called his co-worker, specifically by name. She entertained the call. The woman at the other end of the line introduced herself as Marianne without a surname. She said she is from SSS (Social Security System) and she’s offering the would-be victim a loan and she’s asking for pertinent information needed for the loan. Take note, Marianne most likely has a database of people who often take loans. Continue reading »

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Adsense Millionaires: Could They Be Faking It?

by Cecile Cinco

Many Adsense millionaires show proof that they are indeed millionaires. Could this be true at all especially if I can make the proof myself by simply filling up the form? Continue reading »

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HydroxyCut Scam?

by Cecile Cinco

Weight loss and diet pills have filled almost every corner of the internet. There are just too many you can no longer know for a fact which among them promotes with utmost truth.

HydroxyCut is one of the famous names in the US and it really did the body wonders. Later it was found out to have ephedra. From Wikipedia: Continue reading »

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Beware Of Emails Looking For Nanny

by Cecile Cinco

Several times I have received a short email that he (yes, a guy) needs a nanny, that he is a widower with 2 kids and they live in the UK, that he is willing to pay 850 pounds per week and will provide shopping allowance and accommodation.

For a Philippine nanny, that is great opportunity! A week’s salary is equivalent to almost half a year salary locally! But of course, UK’s minimum is far greater than the Philippines’. Don’t be too happy yet. Continue reading »

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Beware Of Job-Opening Scam

by Cecile Cinco

I discovered another scam. By the look of it, someone in dire need of a job may fall for it, especially those who are not aware that such scams exist.

In one of my posts in one of my blogs, I’ve posted a wanted-secretary information. So, receiving an email asking for possible employees for a grand hotel wasn’t really odd. I replied to ask for requirements. After 2 days (I think) I was emailed a list of all job openings with specific salaries, the hotel pictures (very beautiful) and features, and letter of agreement. Continue reading »

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My Paypal Account Has Been Limited!!!

by Cecile Cinco

Or so, the email I received notified me….

It wasn’t the first time. I’ve been receiving such emails telling me that my Paypal account has been limited and that I have to fix it by clicking on a link.

Have you received such?

Don’t click! If you would notice the status bar when you mouse over the link, it’s not from paypal.com but from some site. What will happen is, when you click that link and enter your details, you have given the scammers your login information.

It’s not just Paypal. There are others like banks, commonly.

Many know of this but still a lot do not have an inkling so this post is to warn and help you…and, don’t panic.

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