http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11434.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:37:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11434isafetybooksRecognize the main indicators of possible investment scams. Introduction There are several general highlights that can be indications of an investment scam. Be aware of these when you or family members are considering new investment opportunities. To reduce your chances of becoming a victim, use a reputable broker affiliated with a reputable compan...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11443.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:36:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11443isafetybooksChain letters sound like an awfully wonderful idea but the reality is not as pleasing. This article explains the reasons. Chain letters sound like an awfully wonderful idea but the reality is that not every person in the chain is as honorable as you. Remember that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If one link is broken, the whole chain...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11441.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:36:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11441isafetybooksMost contractors servicing your location are legitimate and respectable. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals who try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. This article will tell you how to protect yourself and what to watch out for. Introduction Most contractors servicing your location are legitimate. They offer fair and compe...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/6154.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:35:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6154isafetybooksThis article explains how to recognize potential phishing scams. Phishing Scams Phishing scams deceive you into revealing your personal, banking or financial information through links in email that refer your browser to a look-alike fake website that requests your personal, banking and/or financial information. Don’t respond to any official looking...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/4277.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:35:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4277isafetybooksBasic precautions for buyers and sellers at online auctions. Auction Fraud Online auctions can be fun, convenient and profitable. But, it is difficult to always avoid being the victim of an unscrupulous buyer or seller at an online auction since online auction fraud is now very common. Fraud is any intent to hide or disguise the legitimate source o...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/4278.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:35:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4278isafetybooksIt is important to be able to recognize illegitimate charities and their advertisements. This article explains how. Check the Legitimacy of a Charity Legitimate charities do not solicit or advertise for donations through email. Remember that charity begins at home. There are local needy charities in your neighborhood that you can easily verify thei...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/5861.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:34:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5861isafetybooksThis article explains how to recognize and avoid Nigerian scams. Nigerian Scams Nigerian scams or 419 scams, as they are sometimes called, are advance fee scams. Advance fee scams require the victim to pay money (a fee, a service fee, a processing fee, taxes, a service charge, a processing charge) before he or she can receive whatever was promised....http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/6152.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:34:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6152isafetybooksThis article explains how to recognize and avoid overpayment scams. Introduction All overpayment scams have one feature in common. You are given a money order, cashier’s check, personal check or corporate check for more than the monetary amount you expected to receive. There are 3 possible results when a fake check or money order is deposited into ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/8754.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:34:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8754isafetybooksRecognize and avoid the not-so obvious features of Advance Fee scams. The most apparent highlight of Advance Fee scams is the victim’s anticipation of receiving something of much greater value, such as a contract, gift, investment, loan, monies, product or service for little or no cost. In reality, the victim receives little or nothing in return fo...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11437.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:34:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11437isafetybooksAdvertisements claiming quick weight loss results with little or no work are selling a product or service to make money, not to provide a product or service that is helpful to people trying to lose weight. This article will help you recognize diet scams. It seems that the best way to lose weight, according to reputable professionals, is to burn mor...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11431.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:34:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11431isafetybooksLottery scams are very lucrative schemes for criminals. This article explains how to recognize and avoid the scam. Introduction Lottery scams are very lucrative schemes for criminals. They are an Advance Fee scam . Lottery scams dangle a huge amount of money in front of potential victims with the anticipation that they will receive the advertised w...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11436.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:33:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11436isafetybooksHoaxes are mind-boggling. The hoax author uses a tiny bit of truth, a lot of misinformation and half-truths, and twists the information out of proportion in an elaborate jumble to dare your intelligence. Can you recognize them? Hoaxes are mind-boggling. The hoax author uses a tiny bit of truth, a lot of misinformation and half-truths, and twist...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11444.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:33:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11444isafetybooksWhen considering our education it is very important to earn, not buy, our degree from an accredited school. There are no shortcuts. This article explains how to sort through information to discard offers from non-accredited schools. Introduction The internet is a wonderful tool. Unfortunately, it is littered with scams and fraud that arrive before ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11428.aspxSat, 02 May 2009 00:58:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11428isafetybooksThe majority of participants in a Ponzi scheme lose their money. Know how to avoid these tricky offers so you won’t waste your time or money. Ponzi schemes are similar to pyramid schemes because both are illegal in the United States and both depend on continuous recruiting. However, the difference is that there aren’t products or services to ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/5858.aspxMon, 20 Apr 2009 17:50:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:5858isafetybooksThis article explains how to recognize an online health fraud or medical scam. Avoid Advertisement with These Features Health fraud in the USA involves the promotion and selling of drugs, devices, foods or cosmetics that have not been proven effective for their use by the appropriate regulatory agency. Avoid the product that features any of the fol...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/3445.aspxMon, 13 Apr 2009 17:02:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3445isafetybooksInternet Safety is mostly everyday common sense applied to the tools of the internet. Here are some reminders. The only difference between internet safety and everyday safety is the tools we use. Try to practice internet safety and cybercrime prevention with the same concern, common sense and enthusiasm you have for everyday crime prevention. Be Co...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/2257.aspxMon, 13 Apr 2009 14:54:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2257isafetybooksThis article explains the basics of using email safely. Handling Email Safely Save your email address from your internet service provider for your most valued contacts. Use a "disposable" email service with a service that uses anti-virus protection for online subscriptions, online games, newsletters or social networking communities. A dis...