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Ever wanted to know how to spy on someone? |
| 7/26/2010 6:15:29 AM |
 How to find out what you have been doing on the computerBy Emily Lambert, eHow Contributing WriterWhile you're using your computer to create files and images and to surf the Internet, it's keeping a record of what you do on the computer for your convenience. If you need to find documents that you've created, or see what homework you've completed, you'll find records of your... Read More |
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Whats in a name anyways? |
| 7/15/2010 6:31:46 AM |
Computer Virus HoaxesAs a general rule, acting on forwarded email warnings is not one of the best ways to protect yourself from viruses — and not just because the majority of such warnings are hoaxes. In a sense, all virus warnings are misleading because they lend the false impression that as long we watch out for specific file attachments, we'll be safe. Not so! |
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Protect yourself at all times! |
| 7/3/2010 6:18:46 AM |
 Credit Card Scams by Peter Jon White Having had a web business since 1997, I've gotten used to scam artists trying to extract cash or free products from me. Most of these scammers are from Nigeria and Indonesia, where credit card fraud is considered a sport, much like soccer, only the participants get paid better. Their most common ploy is to place a large order for bike... Read More |
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Shop safe online. |
| 6/16/2010 8:35:29 AM |
 Tips for Safe and Secure ShoppingFollow our simple tips to help ensure your online shopping experience will be safe and sound. Basic TipsWhen browsing through virtual shopping aisles, be sure to use: - A secure password. When setting up an account at an online store, don't pick everyday words, family member names, or birthdates. Instead, use combinations of uppercase and... Read More
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To debit or not to debit. |
| 6/10/2010 6:42:16 AM |
 ATM/Debit Cards: What consumers need to know about greater fraud risk, card blocking, and debit card fees. - Debit card liability could cost you a lot -- while credit card liability only $50, by law.
- Debit cards used with signatures make banks a lot of money.
- Debit card blocking a problem.
SUMMARY: A debit card is an ATM card with a VISA or Mastercard logo on it. [VISA calls them... Read More |
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How to tell a hacker from a spamer! |
| 5/27/2010 5:50:49 AM |
Fighting Back Against Email Spammers, Internet Hackers, and other Web Thieves
 The following article resulted from my experience in dealing with spammers, hackers, and other web thieves; during my tenure as webmaster of InfoHQ.com for the last 10 years. When I first started InfoHQ.com in 1998, the Internet was a safer, kinder place. There were very few email... Read More
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A whole new way to get your attention! |
| 5/16/2010 8:43:23 AM |
New Spam Targeting Facebook Users Is Invisible to Most Virus Scans, Says Expert
ScienceDaily (Mar. 22, 2010) — Cyber-criminals are using fake e-mails to target Facebook users and deliver computer viruses that were being detected only by one-third of the 42 most common anti-virus products as of 12 noon March 18, says a leading cyber-crime researcher at the University of... Read More |
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| scams, identity theft, fraud, credit, protection, internet security, hackers, credit cards, drivers license, spam, |
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Spam; Its not whats for dinner anymore! |
| 5/6/2010 5:53:13 AM |
Victim Stories
 Taking advantage of the elderly…
Be it the internet or by phone or in the mail - it all is the same when it comes to fraudulent offers from unscrupulous manipulators of the con game. My mother, before she died, was victim to these cons on more occasions that I even know… ›› more I should have listened to my head instead of my heart…
I should have listened to my... Read More |
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Making money off you without you knowing it! |
| 4/25/2010 3:35:28 AM |
 Spyware is Internet jargon for Advertising Supported software (Adware). It is a way for shareware authors to make money from a product, other than by selling it to the users. There are several large media companies that offer them to place banner ads in their products in exchange for a portion of the revenue from banner sales. This way, you don't have to pay for the software... Read More |
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Dont go shopping with these guys! |
| 4/9/2010 3:55:55 AM |
Mystery Shoppers Scams: 7 Ways Crooks Try To Fool You
A new alert about mystery shopper scams has been issued by IC3, the multi-agency US group that includes the FBI and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The organization -- IC3 stands for Internet Crime Complaints Center -- fears that the economic downturn is luring thousands of unsuspecting victims into believing they've... Read More |
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The golden rule to happiness |
| 3/20/2010 6:15:37 AM |
Online Security |
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Scammers have got a new bag of tricks for you! |
| 3/15/2010 5:49:45 AM |
Top Five Online ScamsYou might think Web surfers have started to wise up to Internet rip-offs. But you'd be wrong. Here's how scammers are trying to dupe you today.Dan Tynan Mar 8, 2005 10:00 pm After years of trying to recover from the dot-com hangover, the Internet is booming again. Online retail sales increased by 26 percent in 2004, according to comScore Networks. In... Read More |
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Everything you wanted to know about Paypal |
| 2/3/2010 6:55:38 AM |
PayPal 101: What exactly is PayPal?By guest author, Joanna Gil January, 2010 Answer: PayPal is the world's most popular "middleman service" for online purchasing. Where moneygrams and wire transfers were the standard in the 20th century, today over 99 million Internet users prefer to use PayPal to send money to each other via email. PayPal has become such a... Read More |
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Be sure your internet connections are secure! |
| 12/22/2009 7:20:41 AM |
Secure Internet ConnectionsHow do you tell if the Internet connections are secure?
"Identity Theft" sometimes occurs when someone gets your credit card, bank account or social security number and buys goods or gets credit cards or loans in your name. This is a growing problem, so you should carefully guard personal information that might allow a thief to... Read More |
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Conficker has done it again! |
| 11/2/2009 6:40:30 AM |
The Conficker worm has passed a dubious milestone. It has now infected more than 7 million [m] computers, security experts estimate. On Thursday, researchers at the volunteer-run Shadowserver Foundation logged computers from more than 7 million unique IP addresses, all infected by the known variants of Conficker. They have been able to keep track of Conficker infections by... Read More |
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Identity Theft Overview: Explanation of the Crime |
| 10/17/2009 4:24:41 AM |
Identity Theft Overview: Part I — Explanation of the CrimeNovember 2003
The nightmare of identity theft"It could never happen to me," you tell yourself. Shortly thereafter, the phone rings. It's a collection agency, rudely demanding that you pay your past-due bill for the home theater system you recently purchased. There's only one catch: You don't own a home... Read More |
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Online Shopping |
| 9/9/2009 10:10:51 AM |
Online ShoppingOnline shopping has become a popular way to purchase everything from clothing and shoes to furniture and appliances. There are no traffic and crowds to contend with and it’s convenient. Shop when you want, instead of when a store is open. Additional benefits of shopping online include the ease of price comparisons and reviews by other shoppers about products... Read More |
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Online Shopping Tips |
| 9/2/2009 7:06:33 AM |
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email scams,phishing,and fraud |
| 8/25/2009 11:38:09 AM |
Email Scams, Phishing, and FraudFrom Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, tips to help avoid email scams and phishing. Familiarize yourself with the techniques used in these email scams to avoid becoming a victim of credit card or identity theft. |
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The Great Lifelock Com Scam |
| 6/29/2009 4:33:37 AM |
The billboard and newspaper ads showing the CEO of Lifelock Todd Davis proudly revealing his social security number to America as a show of trust in the service his company offers has been revealed as the great Lifelock Com scam. As a piece of marketing it was pure genius and has worked better than Todd Davis could have dared to dream when the idea for the ad was first put... Read More |
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