Tagged with " Charity Scams"

Beware lottery scams posing as “Make-A-Wish” foundation

If there’s one thing that really makes us angry at Scam Detectives HQ it’s when scammers use the good name [...]

Jun 16, 2010

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Success story – Scam Detectives shuts down fake charity website

We reported last week about a fake charity website that had been set up to steal donations intended for children [...]

Apr 13, 2010

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Scam Detectives Investigates – Haiti fake charity website

At Scam Detectives HQ we’ve just returned from a great holiday (which is why you haven’t heard from us for [...]

Apr 7, 2010

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Interview with a scammer: Part Two

Editor’s Disclaimer: Whilst I am reporting an actual conversation, I have no way of verifying the information or details contained [...]

Jan 26, 2010

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Haiti Earthquake: Scammers already taking advantage

We’re already receiving reports of charity scams using the earthquake in Haiti to try and solicit donations from generous and [...]

Jan 15, 2010

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