UK phone fraud: Someone stole my phone and rang up £3000 of calls to Nigeria. The phone company says it's my fault for not keeping tabs on the phone and I have to pay it. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 24 answers 
At what point is a PayPal transaction considered "cleared?" In other words, when can I stop worrying about fraud. And what other protections can I take to protect myself? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 11 answers
Responding to an 'advance fee fraud' email. I've had a blatant 'advance fee fraud' email from someone in west africa wanting to buy my car online (I am in Ireland). I want to respond in a way that sends this would-be fraudster down the longest rabbit hole possible. [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 10 answers
Can I sue a lawyer who helped his client commit financial fraud against my dad? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2007 - 12 answers
ScamFilter: Is Public Gold a multi-level marketing scam? Or a "legit" MLM? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2007 - 8 answers
I posted some items for sale on Craigslist, and shortly thereafter I got email from a typical scammer who wanted to send me and have me cash a check from "his client," and I'd refund him the balance--you know, the textbook overpayment with a fake check scam. Now, I'd like to have some fun with this. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 18 answers
What should I do about overhearing what I think was the pitch for a ponzi scheme? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 26 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 on Jul 6, 2006 - 16 answers
I bought a $7000 item on ebay, paid through paypal, received a giant box of sand... I know all of this guys contact info but local police, fbi, fedex, ebay and paypal don't seem to be willing to help. How can I get my money back (or should i just firebomb his house)? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2005 - 51 answers
CollectionAgencyFilter: I bought an item on eBay in July and paid with my Visa debit card using BidPay. When it became clear that the seller was a scammer and wasn't going to deliver, I contacted my bank and they issued a chargeback on BidPay, and I got my money back. Today I received a somewhat threatening email from BidPay saying that I still owe them the full amount, and if I don't pay they're going to sic a collection agency on me. Do I have to pay it? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 7 answers
I believe this is one of those PayPal lookalike steal all your personal info pages. What are the steps one goes through to report something like this? And to whom?
posted on Apr 1, 2004 - 12 answers
