How should I attempt to get satisfaction (ideally, a refund) from a scammy "grant" company? [more inside]
posted by hulahulagirl on Dec 20, 2009 - 3 answers

So I got these letters offering to buy my mineral rights - for land in a state I've never been to, that I had no idea I owned and in fact can't imagine that I do own. Scam or preposterously possible? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Nov 30, 2009 - 11 answers

Is this a twist on a money order scam or is it some weird mistake? [more inside]
posted by justcorbly on Jun 20, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a good friend who's getting screwed by his (soon to be former employer) re: expenses and payroll taxes. What's the best way to resolve this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I recently ordered a product online, a free trial. They wanted my credit card info for the trial and in a fit of delusion I went ahead and requested the product without looking for the catch. The catch is a tiny 'Terms and Conditions' button checked by default where I agreed to a monthly shipment of their basically worthless product. Is there anything I can do about this? [more inside]
posted by diode on Dec 23, 2008 - 17 answers

I got ripped off by the person whose lease I took over. What should I do to recover my money? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2008 - 19 answers

What can you tell me about a scam group called "Market America." [more inside]
posted by furiousxgeorge on Apr 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Is it possible Sallie Mae is scamming me? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess on Apr 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I really make 5, 10, or even $15,000 a month working from home by getting a free video? And why are these so-called millionares willing to give away their "secrets" for free? [more inside]
posted by joshuak on Oct 15, 2006 - 22 answers

SketchyDebtCollectionsFilter: Someone calling and demanding payment on a credit card that was paid off and cancelled in 2002. Fraud? Error? What can be done? [more inside]
posted by moss on Jul 6, 2006 - 16 answers

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am not selling money for no basketball team. I am just trying to stay off the streets and raise a little cash..." Who is behind this scam? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Jul 1, 2006 - 57 answers