Avoiding Online Fraud and Scams
Not falling victim to the latest scam requires a bit of common sense mixed with the knowledge of what to look for. Here you find useful tips and …
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An Internet User's Guide to Phishing: What You Need to Know
How are fraudsters able to convince Internet users to revealing personal information? Is there a way to prevent these attacks? This article will guide …
Continue ReadingThe Complete Spam Reduction Guide
The senders of spam have not stopped in distracting computer users at work or at home. Spammers continue to send bulk loads of unsolicited e-mail to …
Continue ReadingA Visual Guide to Identify Phishing Emails and Websites
Phishers have traditionally targeted financial sites, but they recently shifted to social networks. Check out these fraudulent emails and websites so …
Continue ReadingNeed to Know Phishing Advice for Beginners
Phishing is something you have likely heard of, but are you aware of the dangers it poses to your identity and financial safety? Not being armed with …
Continue ReadingHow to Avoid Ebay Escrow Scams that Use USPS and Western Union for Cover
The first rule of shopping online is “be safe”. The second rule is “trust no one,” and this is where most of us get caught. …
Continue ReadingSome Needed PayPal Quality Control - Disputes, Freezes and Phishing
I personally like the PayPal service, but it certainly could use a few updates. While they are often blamed for things that are just collateral …
Continue ReadingPayPal Travel Scams - Fake Airline Tickets and Apartment Fraud
PayPal is a good payment processor, but it doesn’t really offer much help against most types of travel fraud. If you get caught up in an air …
Continue ReadingHelp! I Forgot My PayPal Password
The world of online banking can be quite frustrating. You want to make a very tough password for your account, but it’s nice to have one that …
Continue ReadingPayPal & eBay Scams - Avoiding Fraud on eBay
The rise of eBay is a key part of the Internet’s history. It still acts as a great online marketplace, and any marketplace has its pickpockets …
Continue ReadingPhishing Mac - Not Just a Windows Problem
Even Mac OS X’s built-in security measures is not enough to stop today’s phishing attacks. This goes to show that any computer user can be …
Continue ReadingReporting Fraud to Skype
As with anything that’s remotely popular on the Internet, Skype has become a big target for fraud. This appears to hit both sides of the chat …
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