http://www.complaintsboard.com Complaints Board is a huge web resource, where you can read all about cheating and lousy service companies 2012-05-23 http://www.complaintsboard.com/videos/new-texting-scam-promises-c681.html Bank Smishing is a growing problem for all banking segments including credit unions, regional banks and large nationwide banks. These criminals typically do not target victims individually and instead they use a random dialer to send out the automated text alerts... ]]> 2012-05-22 http://www.complaintsboard.com/videos/penny-auction-scams-c680.html Don't waste your money with Penny auction sites.... ]]> 2012-05-21 http://www.complaintsboard.com/videos/email-phishing-scam-c679.html Scam artists have been able to recreate login pages to look like the official Craigslist Website trying to fool people into revealing personal information, which may later be used to commit fraud and theft. 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If you think spyware is on your phone, security expert Robert Siciliano says you have two options:... ]]> 2012-05-07 http://www.complaintsboard.com/videos/credit-card-skimming-atm-and-debit-skimming-c669.html It's hard to go a few blocks without noticing an ATM. Because of their accessibility, people casually use these virtual cash dispensers without a second thought. The notion that something could go wrong never crosses their minds. ... ]]> 2012-05-06 http://www.complaintsboard.com/videos/beware-when-shopping-online-c668.html Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen explains how to protect yourself when shopping online.... ]]> 2012-05-03 http://www.complaintsboard.com/videos/jury-duty-scam-c667.html Identity crooks rely on scheming victim's to feel defensive and fearful. The caller identifies themselves as a court official and states a warrant is out for arrest for failing to report for jury duty. 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