In yet another variation of the phony check scams that have become so popular, this one involves sending a check to someone who has been involved in mystery shopping.
Mystery shopping, also called secret shopping is a legitimate employment opportunity if you are dealing with a reputable company. In fact, I did a little of it a [...]

As the rate of foreclosures rises, the scam artists are ready and all-too-willing to take advantage of homeowners who are already in trouble.
Known as “equity stripping,” the various scams involve contacting homeowners who may be having difficulty making their mortgage payments and could be facing foreclosure.
The scam artists offer the homeowner cash to help them [...]