Stay away from the Quixtar “opportunity” unless you like pep rallies and losing money.

This reader lost $13,000 to “The Success Team.” Share your experience, too.

Are free government grants legitimate? Probably not. The US federal government does give away free money in some circumstances. But if you’re being asked to pay for information or “member access” or to claim your award, you’re being misled.

Don’t cash checks from Al Snyder. It’s a scam and you’ll be left holding the bag. A ship has come in, but it’s full of rats and holes. Don’t get on it. Sink it!

We’ve seen a surprising number of comments lately regarding Mr. Al Snyder and fake checks. We suspect that someone has recently mass-mailed hundreds of these fake checks lately. Unfortunately, there is only one outcome: victims losing thousands of dollars.