Internet Scams

How to Avoid Scams

By CCrock

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If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. With all the scams and fraud around, it can be hard to avoid enticing messages and offers to claim lottery winnings, inheritance, or make big bucks with a foreign lottery... more »

How to Prevent Identity Theft

By Speedy-Max

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Identity theft can ruin your life and can affect your credit. You should always be active in trying to prevent someone from stealing your identity. The following article will aid you in preventing identity theft and provide useful numbers and ... more »

How to Recognize a Phishing Scam

By oneloved

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Got an e-mail from a stranger asking for help or offering money? A strange notice from your bank? A pop-up window with a "too good to be true" offer? How do you know if you're being taken for a ride?.. more »

How to Report a Phishing Site to Google

By eHow Internet Editor

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It is no surprise that Internet customers are getting fed up with all the phishing that is happening in their mailboxes and online. Phishing is just another form of fraud, and it can ultimately cost some unknowing person their identity. Google ... more »

How to Report a Phishing Site to Yahoo

By eHow Internet Editor

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Phishing is a new catchword when it comes to the Internet, but its real name is fraud! Anyone using a Web site in order to acquire the personal information of someone else, usually in the form of passwords, account information or a Social ... more »

How to Report Spam to Your ISP

By eHow Internet Editor

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Spam goes by many names: junk mail, bulk mail and unsolicited mail. It doesn’t take long after opening an email address to start getting this unwanted mail in your bulk mail folder or even in your inbox. Those who are sending out spam messages ... more »

How to Report the IRS Survey Scam

By eHow Internet Editor

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The Internal Revenue Services does not send unsolicited emails to taxpayers. The IRS doesn't ask taxpayers for such personal information as passwords, credit card or other financial numbers. The IRS is most certainly not paying taxpayers $80 for ... more »

How to Teach Spammers a Lesson

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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It sounds weird, but I have invented a way and tried it successfully too on people who had been constantly spamming my inbox. Especially the ones who request me to accept million dollar funds from Nigeria... more »

How to avoid and recognize grant scams.

By amylaine

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Grants can help many people, but you must be careful when opening yourself up to finding a grant. There are many Scam Artist out in the world that will prey on anyone. When looking for grants you must practice common sense and be proactive. ... more »

How to Avoid Internet Pet Scams

By Melissa Maroff

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Buying a new pet on the Internet is usually not a good idea. In addition to unscrupulous dealers and puppy mills/brokers selling their “stock” to unsuspecting buyers—online scammers use elaborate websites and fabricated stories to bilk ... more »

How to Avoid Online Money Making Scams

By nethopperz

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Opportunity presents itself around every corner on the Internet for the average person to become a millionaire overnight. I have spent some time and money "investing" in some of these opportunities and I want to help you avoid spending ... more »

How to avoid the newest scam on internet

By klnygaard

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Need money? Thinking about a loan? The following article will talk about newest scam that preys on those in need of money... more »

How to Determine Who the Identity Theif Is

By mrsmac

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Unlike your dna, hair and fingerprints which are individual and can't be used by someone else, things like your credit cards, ssn, phone numbers and bank accounts can be if they fall into the wrong hands. Think it's safe to use your card in a ... more »

How to Disable Yahoo From Tracking You

By jaindinu

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Yahoo! is now keeping track of which sites its members that are getting into groups or using. Yahoo! services are visiting and storing this data with a method called "Web Beacons". My article will surely help out those people who dont want to be ... more »

How to identify a scam (Nigerian scam)

By MrMaranatha

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If it sounds to good to be true... it probaby is false. You cant hardly join an online group or get an email acount these days without them finding you... They are everywhere... Be on guard because they can hurt you badly in the information you ... more »

How to Recognize a Phishing Web Page

By eHow Internet Editor

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Phishing has become the fastest growing threat on the Internet–costing computer users an estimated $1.5 billion a year. A phishing Web page is basically a fake or spoof Web page designed to resemble the real thing, such as a financial web site. ... more »

How to Recognize an Official Email from eBay

By Angie Shiflett

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Many individuals around the world have been fooled by emails that appear to be from eBay. If you are a member of this popular online auction community, it is essential that you learn how to recognize an official email from eBay. Not knowing how ... more »

How to Report a Phishing Site to MSN

By eHow Internet Editor

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When people go phishing on the Internet, they are attempting to perform online fraud. Most of the time phishing takes the form of a bulk email. This message often looks to be from an established company or Web site. In the message the phishers ... more »

How to Report an Instant Message Phishing Scam to Yahoo!

By eHow Internet Editor

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Whether you have fallen for a scam on Yahoo! Messenger or just want to prevent a scammer from getting away with their mischief, contacting Yahoo! is the only way to ensure resolution... more »

How to Stop a MySpace Account From Being Hacked

By JohanM

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MySpace has of late been used quite frequently by spammers that go to lengths just to hack your account and post comments and bulletins to your friends with their products. I have friends who go through this every week and they still don't get ... more »

How to Tell If an Email is Untrue

By AutumnLeavz

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Some people believe that anything they see online or in an email is true. Before you hit forward to send the latest scary 'true' story or warning on to your friends take a second to follow these steps to find out if it is fact or fiction!.. more »

How to Avoid Internet Trickery

By Tom Fowler

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Many of the aggravations found on the Internet are not out and out scams, but that does not make them any less annoying. Here are some things to watch for as the importance of the Internet increases as a tool of business and commerce... more »

How to avoid money scams

By shellsellswell

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As the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is... more »

How to Avoid Phishing Scams and Fraudulent Emails

By beyond

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Ever get emails asking "Dear Valued Customer, We need you to update your credit card information"? The only update you would be doing is giving scammers exactly what they want. Here are a slew of helpful tips to avoid the scammers' ... more »

How to Avoid the Malevolent Postcard Virus

By Anthony Delgado

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The Postcard Virus (also unofficially known as the CNN Postcard virus or Snopes Postcard virus) is a virus which attacks your data on your computer’s hard drives. Follow the following instructions on how to combat this virus... more »

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