Articles and Ideas December, 2007
They say that billions of dollars in private scholarship money goes unused every year. 'They,' as in the slick salesman phoning you or a glossy ad announcing that a bunch of cash is waiting for you! In reality, nearly all aid comes from the government or individual colleges. The "billions" in unused dollars is a figure used since the 1970's, and is based on an unsubstantiated study about employer programs offering potential tuition to eligible employees. Sure it's unused, but it's certainly not available to the public.
Many private scholarships are for specific applicants, such as members of a church ...
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Identity theft is a crime that occurs when someone gains access to your personal information and uses your name for financial fraud. These thieves exploit your identity to make purchases using credit cards and bank accounts in your name, rent apartments and even obtain medical services. Previously, it was generally believed that identity thieves were individuals close to the victim. However, in a recent study, surprising information was revealed about the identities of ID thieves.
Are identity thieves lurking around your street corner?
Recent studies of case files from the Secret Service have revealed who these ...
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Charitable organizations deserve our support and play a vital role in our communities. However, not all organizations are honorable and there are a lot of scams out there. Unfortunately, it is sometimes not easy to distinguish between the legitimate fund raisers and the crooks.
Con artists play on our sympathy and generosity. Their scams take money away from those who need help the most. They also generate negativity in the public about legitimate charities. This is perhaps the greatest crime, as many kind-hearted givers then think twice about making donations where it is needed.
In recent times, fraudulent charities have been ...
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One of the most prolific and dangerous of internet scams has been the Nigerian scam, also called the 419 scam. Advance fee fraud has been around for a long time, usuallly via mail letters and fax to businesses, but this scam has hit unprecedented targets thanks to the popularity of the internet and availability of spamming software.
While the fraudsters involved in this scam were originally isolated to Nigeria, they now populate areas all around the world. The scam preys on those victims who believe they will gain an unbelievable amount of money for doing nearly nothing.
To make ...
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