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The Guru Trap – Exploitation of Spiritual Seekers
- By Robert Priddy
- Published 01/7/2008
- Scams
- Unrated
SUMMARY
This article examines the dangers of subtle indoctrination and the methods of gradual enrolment and entrapment in sects and cults. Spiritual seekers - those searching for the meaning of life or for divine experiences and so on - are prone to be attracted to charismatic 'gurus'. Often these are Indian or model themselves on Eastern teaching and techniques. To be aware of these 'guru traps' can save people from loss of various kinds, financial, personal, social and even their own autonomy.
Avoid Falling Prey To Mold Scams
- By Jim Corkern
- Published 06/26/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
Knowing what the scams are and how they are done can save you many headachs
Preventing Identity Fraud
- By Christopher Anderson
- Published 06/9/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
There are many ways thieves are trying to still other peoples' identity. It is good to know what to do to prevent it and what to do in case it happens.
Avoiding Home Based Business Scams
- By Obinna Heche
- Published 05/20/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
Likely you have seen many advertisements for home business scams that seem too good to be true. Each year people fall for these scams and millions of dollars are lost.
Some Tips For Preventing Identity Theft
- By Gregg Hall
- Published 04/27/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
These days it is becoming increasingly common to see people suffering from identity theft. It has become a huge business for thieves and con artists all over the world.
Betrayed By Love Part Two
- By Linda Dipman
- Published 04/12/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
This is the reason that it hurts so much when you are betrayed by love. It was as if the pearl that was so valuable fell out of it's setting and was lost to you forever. But it was worse than that for me, because I was not lost.
Betrayed By Love
- By Linda Dipman
- Published 04/9/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
In the game of life one of the biggest players is our emotions. Feelings can make a person become jealous and words of love can make a soul willing to give anything in order to have that love.
Premium Rate Scams - Beware Of Missed Calls
- By Peter Finch
- Published 04/4/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
This article outlines the more common methods of Premium Rate Scams. We have tried to elaborate the commonly used techniques used by scamsters and make people aware. The first example of a scam is related to missed calls on your mobile phones.
How To Spot A Home Business Scam
- By Obinna Heche
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
There are so many home business opportunities being thrown around that it may seem like there should be no unemployed people in the world.
Work At Home Moms Beware
- By Obinna Heche
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
Scams are on the rise. The notion of being able to support yourself financially is not new. The rising rates of telecommuters and the self employed show that more and more individuals
Avoiding Work At Home Scams
- By Obinna Heche
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
There are more scams on the internet than real opportunities of working at home is the number one dream of any parent and there are those who have succeeded in finding an opportunity for gainful employment from the comfort of their own home.
I.R.S. Email Scams - 6 Tips to Protect Yourself
- By Neil Lemons
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
An alert issued by the I.R.S. back in November warned consumers of an email that claimed it was from the I.R.S., but is really a scam. Get six tips to protect yourself from what could possibly cost you your identity and a lot of money.
Credit and Debit Card Safety
- By Chris Marshall
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
Credit and debit cards offer great convenience in eliminating the need to carry large amounts of cash, and allowing us to purchase items through postal order and over the phone and internet. However, these advantages also apply to fraudsters who are keen to use your card and details in order to make fraudulent purchases and transactions.
Maid Gets Made
- By Johnny Jenkins
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
The guilty were charged with industrial espionage and arrested by the police.
The Perfect Christmas Gift. For Identity Thieves
- By Daryl Campbell
- Published 03/28/2007
- Scams
- Unrated
We depend on it everyday especially during this time of year. Since it is such a normal part of life it is easy to take it for granted. Not identity thieves.