Have you seen this advertisement before? “People wanted to pack fish in Alaska. Earn US$ 10 000-00 per month! Contact ……. For more information” You then call and is required to pay a fee of $50-00 and all documentation will be sent to you. Later you receive the documentation...

Internet Dialup Theft is a crime increasing in appearance. This theft occurs when offenders make use of the dialup details of other Internet users to obtain access to the Internet. Offenders only need the number used to dial up to the Internet Service Provider, the username and password...

Lawn service companies provide services that eliminate time-consuming lawn maintenance activities such as mowing, edging, watering, fertilizing, and seeding of lawns as well as the pruning and feeding of trees and shrubs. Certain functions such as, insect control, weed control and...

At some point in time we all need to move to another premise. In this process the majority of consumers will need the services of a moving company. Unfortunately, some moving companies engage in unscrupulous practices that may result in high costs or poor service. To protect yourself...

This scam mostly occurs with businesses located in shopping centres. The suspects in this case would approach small businesses informing them that pamphlets or calendars are prepared for the shopping centre. They then request the businesses to advertise their services and/or products...

This scam is a well-known appearance in the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Victims are identified when advertising goods for sale in advertising materials. The suspects in this scam will near the victim and inform them that they are interested in purchasing the advertised product....

It has not even yet been a day since the passing away of Michael Jackson and the first scam letter has started making the rounds. In a scam letter reported to FraudEncyclopedia.com the fraudsters claim to be a lawyer for Michael Jackson, who had a secret banking account with millions...

A business opportunity involves the sale of goods or services that enable the novice entrepreneur to start a business. Typical business opportunities involve vending machines, amusement games, pay telephones, and display racks for such items as greeting cards and CD-ROM computer software....