With the anonymous nature of the Internet, cyber scams are becoming a very popular way for some people to take advantages of others who are unguarded. I believe this could be a huge problem down the road as the Web continues to develop, and as I mentioned in my blog introduction, I would like to contribute to make the Web a better place.
So I have started this new project called WeWobo.com as my attempt to fight these cyber scumbags.
Starting today, every Wednesday, I will update a new scam on this blog as well as on the site. So please, help me to spread the words. If you have any ideas, feel free to contact me to have a discussion anytime.
This is Wobo #1: Easy Google
“I became rich in 4 weeks being lazy, read my story and do the same.”
“Would You Like to Make Over $300 a Day Just by Posting Links and Ads on Google?”
Source: Facebook ads
Comment:
The storyline is phony by itself. Plus, he mentioned on the site “I started with this system in October, 2008″, but the check he displayed on his site is dated 2005. I suspect there are MANY similar sites and ALL the comments there were posted by the same people.
So what are they really after?
Reading the (really really tiny) fine prints at the very bottom of the site, here is what it says and I will make it big and clear and highlight what I think are the important parts:
“Upon submitting a request for Membership, a Member ID and Password are assigned to you and can be used to gain access to googletreasurechest.com. The initial shipping and handling charge of $1.97, includes the google treasure chest kit as well as seven days worth of access to the online directories and training. After seven days, if you choose not to cancel, you will be billed your first monthly membership fee of $72.21 for the membership fee for the googletreasurechest.com membership. Membership fees will be charged to the credit card used by you to complete the transaction. You have also unlocked a fourteen-day trial and twenty one-day trail to the Fraud SafeLockID and GrantSpring for just $19.95 and $14.95 a month thereafter (shows as “SafeLockID” and “Grant Spring”) should you choose not to cancel. Prior charges for all programs are non-refundable but bonus subscriptions can be cancelled and future charges stopped at any time by calling toll-free 866.951.1406 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.”
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