Scam Watchdog

With the Chinese economy booming and the rest of the world sucking wind, thousands of western businessmen and entreprenuers are flocking to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, in hopes of financial relief and a fresh start.  Unfortunately hundreds of scams await them, and the predators are not all Chinese!  Indeed there is a new breed of scum growing like mold on steroids in China - American felons and fugitives that offer "financial refuge" to fellow foreigners arriving in China. http://www...Read Full Story

The top 10 scams since the recession began seem to target those who were hit the hardest, including those who lost jobs or had their hours significantly reduced. Some of the top 10 scams since the recession include bogus government grants, mortgage-foreclosure aid scams, phony job-hunting pitches and phishing/spoofing. When people are hit financially and are often desperate, these offers can look authentic and attractive. Below is information regarding the top 10 scams since the recession...Read Full Story

Clean energy, green energy, whatever you like to call it, be careful that you do not get taken in by a renewable scam. Today, everyone is looking to save money and improve the earth's environment at the same time. Falling victim to a renewable scam may leave you with far less money in your bank account than you now have; in fact, you could become the victim of identity theft. The rush to invest in green energy  alternatives is a perfect opportunity for con artists to earn a few bucks through...Read Full Story

Are you at risk of being taken in by an internet banking scam? If you bank online you are. Modern technology has made our lives easier and more efficient than ever before; however if you bank online beware that falling for an internet banking scam could spell financial ruin. Not only that, your identity could potentially be stolen - and that would be devastating to your life. Online banking is convenient and saves us so much time - but you must be cautious and use common sense to avoid an...Read Full Story

Do you use your smartphone to do your banking? A mobile banking scam is making it a bit more dangerous to carry out your financial transactions on your smartphone, so be warned. The mobile banking scam is one in which your financial information can be obtained, putting you at risk of financial ruin. Earlier this year, a  mobile banking scam  was going on that involved the Android mobile phone platform. Android was owned by Google at the time; Google removed the applications, which they...Read Full Story