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Scam-Proof Online Shopping is Easier Than You Think - - Mogama
Starting my online life in 1991, it took a while before I actually bought something online. I think the first thing I paid for online was a domain name to build my first website. Ebay became my gateway to Online shopping, and I would bid on eBay auctions just for the thrill of bidding. Then one... Submitted 2 years 56 days ago.

Hackers, Lost Passport and Purse, An Online E-Mail Nightmare - - Marijo Phelps
I got an e-mail from a writer friend who was saying since her hubby updated their search engine they’d had increasing problems with their computer. She mentioned that her e-mail account provider had written stating there were problems. They wanted to verify her account information. I was... Submitted 1 year 88 days ago.

Internet Get Rich Schemes Are 99% Scams - Jeff Brown
First of all, in general most people know that if it seems easy avoid it like the plague. And this is certainly the case with Internet get-rich schemes. Also consider that in the legitimate business world if you want a profitable, long lasting business it takes a lot of preparation, planning... Submitted 2 years 61 days ago.

Piracy, Thievery and Skullduggery On the Internet - Mike Fak
I am getting really disgusted with all the new content sites that don't spend a moment of their time creating anything original. What they do instead is grab stories, news, blogs and anything else they can find to create pages that they can add Google advertising to. The newest foray into... Submitted 2 years 146 days ago.

Never Buy from a Website Before Making Contact - - Terry Mitchell
I have found out the hard way that it is not a good idea to buy any product or service from a website before trying to contact them first. And then you should wait until you get a satisfactory answer before making the purchase. All too many times, I have come across a website that offered... Submitted 171 days 11 hours ago.

Tips For Avoiding Internet Lottery Scams - Joel Kontinen
The Internet has opened up new avenues for unscrupulous would-be business entrepreneurs who would like to have a share of our money, even and probably especially during a recession. Last week I got an e-mail that began with the words, "We happily announce to you that you have won award of... Submitted 2 years 235 days ago.

How To Avoid Hazards Of The Internet - Joel Hendon
It is difficult to put one's finger on the exact date of the birth of the Internet. It was created sometime during the early 1970's and in only slightly more than 3 decades, has grown from the connecting of those who originated it (And Al Gore wasn't one of them), into almost infinite numbers.... Submitted 3 years 2 days ago.

The Wonderful World of Internet Lottery - Joel Kontinen
Internet Lottery is a fascinating phenomenon. You can win tens of millions of dollars without purchasing a lottery ticket. Or, to be a bit more precise, that is what some ingenious Internet entrepreneurs would want you to believe. I began getting winning notifications after signing up for a... Submitted 3 years 23 days ago.

How to Avoid Paying for Internet Scams - Terry Mitchell
First of all, let me say that it's best to never fall victim to an Internet scam in the first place. In a perfect world, we never would. However, even the best of us get taken in once in a while. I'm specifically referring to the kinds of scams in which someone offers a product or service for... Submitted 3 years 34 days ago.

Spoofing: Temporary Identity Theft on the Internet - Danny Davids
You go to your computer, power it up, and open up e-mail. In your Inbox are dozens of messages being sent by somebody named Mailer Daemon, saying the message you tried to send to a particular address is undeliverable. Some of the messages are in French, or Portuguese, or Russian. What's happened... Submitted 3 years 110 days ago.

Watch out for this Phishing, Spoof email targeting eBay users! Here's a copy, and eBay's comments. - Sacreeta
From eBay. Your Account has been blocked, 5 attempts have been made from IP address 72.122.18.131. Watch out for this Phishing, Spoof email, they are trying to steal your password! eBay customers beware, there is a new scam on the lurk, and if you receive a copy of the email below, do... Submitted 3 years 314 days ago.

Tips For Avoiding Identity Theft - Connie David
Everyone seems to be worried about having their identity stolen, and justifiably so. Turn your back for a second, and your purse is gone. Fax information to someone, and the next thing you know, someone is buying concert tickets with your credit card. There are some things you can do to help... Submitted 4 years 4 days ago.

Spotting Different Types of eBay Frauds - Philip Rudy
Entering the eBay selling world is something you do no only with ambition - but with caution as well. Fraud on eBay is as common as bully’s stealing kids lunch money at school. In this article, I will tell you exactly how to spot two specific different types of eBay fraud because being on the... Submitted 4 years 264 days ago.

Where Are The Internet Police? - Steve Gillman
Do we need internet police? You bet! The internet is still the wild west, and the sheriff hasn't yet come to town. Scams are everywhere, and there is little to stop the criminals. For example, I estimate that my online articles have been used in violation of my copyright at least 2000 times. Two... Submitted 5 years 137 days ago.

Internet Hype - Do Leave Home without it! - Joe Pagano
All right. I’m sick and tired of all the hype on the internet. And I can’t believe people actually fall for this stuff. You know, the promises of six-figure incomes—not yearly—but monthly the promises to help you leave your day job within three months the promises to give you the knowledge to... Submitted 5 years 336 days ago.

Looking to Buy High-Quality, Cheap Electronics? Here’s Why an Online Auction Site May Be Just the Place for You! - Natanya Walker
Since they began back in 1995, Internet auction sites have become one of, if not the, hottest phenomenon on the Web. And today, the popularity of these sites is growing faster than ever before due to a new wave of sites that auction off brand name products at deep discounts &ndash offering... Submitted 6 years 138 days ago.

Have You Received This Suspicious Email From Hotmail? - Gerry Charbonneau
I recently received the following Hotmail request in my email asking me to provide personal information or else my account will be discontinued. The email itself is listed at the end of this brief article. For years I always believed that outfits l Submitted 1 year 135 days ago.

The Truth About Fraud, Scams, Scammers and Western Union (and MoneyGram) - Craig Haley
I briefly touched on the subject of Western Union and MoneyGram in a previous article about shipping scams, but here I want to concentrate on the facts, rumours and fallacies going around about how instant money wiring services like Western Union are utilised by cyberspace thieves. In the... Submitted 2 years 66 days ago.

Online Shipping and Reshipping Scams - Craig Haley
Shipping and Reshipping scams are always intrinsically linked with other types of fraud. They are nearly always associated with identity theft and check cashing scams, and are often employed by scammers as a result of earlier scams, like scams that rip off customers on auction sites such as... Submitted 2 years 69 days ago.

Online Wholesale and Retail Scams - Craig Haley
Creating a fake company or service before the Internet became popular wasn't an easy task. To make it believable, a scammer would have to make their counterfeit company appear official. To do this a scammer would have to possibly create a fake office, and contacting potential victims would mean... Submitted 2 years 70 days ago.

Virgins Never Make Money - Hilda Cang
I received an email the other day with this headline : Even A Virgin Can Make Money Without Lifting A Finger blah blah blah introducing a few ways of internet strategy and tactics that can make you rich almost overnight with no effort made by your side. A year ago, I was so carried away by... Submitted 2 years 127 days ago.

The Key to Protecting Your Computer from Cybercriminals - - Miriam Bobroff
When your computer is hijacked, it becomes a zombie computer. The cybercriminal now has full control of all your personal information and can use it for criminal activities. You have now become a victim of cybercrime, and you don't even know that this has happened. I was shocked to learn how... Submitted 2 years 150 days ago.

Looking for Employment?....Don't search online! - Ronyae
Job scams over the internet are not only taking over, but they are destroying lives, bank accounts, and credibility. I know our nation is in a serious crisis right now, but here in Michigan....we are feeling the whole load! Take in perspective that we are the automotive industry capital; which is... Submitted 3 years 99 days ago.

Internet Identity Theft - Up Close and Personal! - - Sue Krippner
You May Lose Your Savings If You Don't Read This! How Do I know? Because identity theft happened to me and I'm writing this article to help you get a grip on how insidious this crime really is and how important internet security is to you and your family. Now, if you knew me (mother of 4... Submitted 3 years 148 days ago.

Internet Scams, Urban Legends or Hoaxes - - elle kynzer
Well, I finally got one of those South African scam letters. You know the ones that claim you can get a whole lot of money, just by following their instructions. As the economy slows there has been a whole lot of crooks out there to take your money. And if you have a blog, be extra careful. Those... Submitted 3 years 177 days ago.