She spent $8,000 at a seminar on an "internet business opportunity". Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 30 answers

I might have to pay money for a service I basically never used. Any creative ideas on how to get my money's worth post situation? [more inside]
posted by priested on Nov 9, 2009 - 2 answers

Looking to buy a WW2 ring. Help me not get scammed on eBay. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Did I get scammed on eBay? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin on Oct 22, 2009 - 25 answers

I am being badly ripped off by Maggiore, an Italian rental car company (with a strong assist from a cab driver in Lucca). Please help me. [more inside]
posted by COBRA! on Sep 28, 2009 - 20 answers

How do I dispute a claim for a handmade item when the PayPal dispute time has expired? The seller strung me along with claims that it was going to be sent until I ran out of time to dispute it. [more inside]
posted by silentbicycle on Sep 27, 2009 - 10 answers

IsThisAScamFilter: Melaleuca Inc., the internets seem to be on the fence about it. Have ye any experience? [more inside]
posted by knystress on Sep 10, 2009 - 20 answers

Help! My landlord is trying to scam me! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 20 answers

I have in my hand a "Past Due Notice" for my stay in-- and I quote-- "the hospital." It claims to be from Texas Medicine Resources, which is a real company, but the address they want me to mail my $250 to is of course different from the one Google gives me, and besides that there is not a lick of specific information anywhere that would convince me they have any connection to my medical history. Assuming I'm right that justice needs to be served, how can I help that happen? [more inside]
posted by jinjo on Jul 8, 2009 - 16 answers

A random person in a city I don't live in called me and said he was seeing two charges for $155 each on his bank statement, and his bank says I'm the party that the payments were made to. What kind of scam is this, how did I get involved, and what's my responsibility? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Jul 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Received the following email yesterday in regards to my domain name. My first reaction was to hit delete, but I thought I'd just make sure I wasn't ignoring something I shouldn't be ignoring. [more inside]
posted by goshling on Jul 1, 2009 - 10 answers

Are those cash for gold outfits advertising on tv operating as a fence for stolen jewelry? [more inside]
posted by yesster on Jun 30, 2009 - 9 answers

A friend of mine has become involved in a new... "job" It sounds too good to be true so it must be! [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Jun 30, 2009 - 73 answers

Is this a scam? I'm looking at buying a LCD HDTV and found this offer online: Samsung LA40B750 40 in. LCD TV for AUD$ 1,450.00 from www.marthaelectronics.com How can I determine this is a legitimate firm? Google searches offer no consumer reports or angry bloggers, but it seems too good to be true...
posted by man down under on Jun 27, 2009 - 7 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

USB car charger on ebay going for $0.98 with free shipping from Hong Kong, how can they make any profit? [more inside]
posted by Brennus on Jun 6, 2009 - 14 answers

Is there anyone here who lives in or around Sion Switzerland? I am looking for confirmation that the Arbonne Institute of Research and Development (AIRD) has a lab at "chemin des Orlons 10, 1860 Aigle, Switzerland‎." [more inside]
posted by doppler68 on May 13, 2009 - 11 answers

I have a foreign scammer trying to get me on a Craigslist item that just won't take the hint and give up. Should I ignore them, or should I make their lives miserable? [more inside]
posted by ConstantineXVI on Apr 30, 2009 - 25 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

Should I send my counterfeit goods back? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Apr 26, 2009 - 33 answers

We've had to buy five macbooks in three years because of a couple of apartment break-ins. Now we're moving (because of apartment break-ins). I put up the old macbook boxes up for free (seem too nice just to recycle) on Craigslist and got a surprising number of takers. Is there a scam here? [more inside]
posted by miniminimarket on Apr 25, 2009 - 19 answers

How can I get U.S. bailout money for my new business? [more inside]
posted by msoffab on Apr 24, 2009 - 8 answers

I just had a very interesting transaction with AT&T Wireless about switching up my phones, but somehow I feel like I am going to lose in the end..... [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Apr 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Why, exactly, are pyramid schemes so bad? Should I try to convince a relative to leave one, and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2009 - 28 answers

Any recourse for friend scammed by magazine-subscription salesman? [more inside]
posted by whatgorilla on Mar 20, 2009 - 13 answers

What's the scam in my spam? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne on Mar 19, 2009 - 4 answers

Is 40% off a kitchen renovation to be used in training videos and advertisements too good to be true? I'm looking to the hive to help me ask smart questions that will suss out a scam. [more inside]
posted by butterstick on Mar 16, 2009 - 17 answers

My girlfriend and I are going to Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) for a week, and she wants to book a day at a spa there. The spa wants payment up-front and via Paypal. Is this a scam? [more inside]
posted by hayvac on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

What are the current best practices to make sure that you don't get ripped off on eBay as a seller, especially if you are getting paid by PayPal and/or selling to an international buyer? [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark on Mar 9, 2009 - 16 answers

Lucrative work-from-home opportunity or obvious scam? [more inside]
posted by Acey on Feb 7, 2009 - 25 answers

KEYFINANCIAL.US a real debt collection agency? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Feb 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Is this site a scam? [more inside]
posted by pjern on Jan 15, 2009 - 1 answer

Making an expensive, long-distance purchase. He only accepts "cashier's checks/money orders". How do I protect myself? [more inside]
posted by Glendale on Jan 15, 2009 - 16 answers

I just got this in my inbox from Google Groups. Is this some sort of scam or problem? [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies on Jan 14, 2009 - 9 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

My girlfriend received a letter from a Dr. Gordon Boggs in Carrollton, GA, stating that she was due a refund of overpaid mortgage insurance. In exchange for a promise to pay 10% of the overpayment after receiving a signed form from us agreeing to a "handshake deal" (basically promising to send him 10% of the refund), he would send us a case number and contact information to begin processing this overpayment due to my girlfriend. Is this legit? How can we find out more about this without kicking back anything to the person? Thanks.
posted by irie1972 on Dec 6, 2008 - 23 answers

Is there any way to ensure a Craigslist sale is legit for an item I want to purchase in another city? [more inside]
posted by media_itoku on Nov 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Is ChaCha a scam? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Oct 30, 2008 - 22 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

How does an otherwise rational and intelligent person get suckered into Market America? [more inside]
posted by kenliu on Sep 26, 2008 - 6 answers

She's selling the Mini for $10k under retail and will ship it out here at no cost for me to inspect. It's just like nice Mr. Oreck and his vacuum cleaners! So what's the scam? Or is it too good and true? [more inside]
posted by niles on Sep 19, 2008 - 30 answers

Is this apartment ad on Craigslist a scam? It seems too good to be true of course, and it links to a suspicious-looking URL where they ask that interested people fax them a credit score. [more inside]
posted by Tehanu on Aug 28, 2008 - 14 answers

Has anyone ever used http://atiflights.com/? [more inside]
posted by ascheele on Aug 19, 2008 - 5 answers

I have made several purchases from a small on-line company. They have always shipped the order out correctly and on time. I just received and email from them stating that they had a problem with my payment. If they genuinely had a problem, I want to help them fix it. If this is a scam, I don't want to be an idiot. I'm confused by them telling me not to reply to the email, but to send a new one. I would appreciate any help or advice that anyone could give me. [more inside]
posted by colt45 on Aug 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Craigslist offer to buy an item I'm selling: Scam? Legit? Am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty on Aug 13, 2008 - 28 answers

I'm looking for books, articles, movies or documentaries about con-artists / pathological liars. [more inside]
posted by SmileyChewtrain on Aug 8, 2008 - 29 answers

Looking for advice about how to handle a cultural misunderstanding...or possibly a scam. Not sure how to reconcile the experience and associated feelings, and especially unsure about how to deal with the situation in the most sensitive and informed way. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 31, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the truth behind duty-free shops? Are they always a bad deal? Or is there some stuff that's good to buy, and other stuff you should always avoid?
posted by smackfu on Jul 29, 2008 - 12 answers

How do I get a refund for a magazine that Ticketmaster forced upon me? [more inside]
posted by o0dano0o on Jul 27, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm pretty damn sure I'm being scammed. Am I? This question regards L.A and the UK [more inside]
posted by ob on Jun 30, 2008 - 25 answers