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A New Scam Hits The Web

~ New Twist On An Old Scam ~Virtually anyone with an email account eventually receivesa message running one of the oldest scams in the book.Often referred to as the "Nigerian Letter," this scaminvolves getting a message from someone in a foreigncount...

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A New Scam Hits The Web

A new scam has hit the web, targeting unsuspecting internet users who may be unaware of the tactics used by fraudsters to swindle money. The scam involves hackers taking control of a victim's computer or smartphone, often through the use of maliciou...

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Walmart Scammers Caught

We found this quite interesting, how anyone would be able to pull this off.Four charged over $1.5m Wal-Mart price switch scamTwo US couples have been arrested on suspicion of masterminding a price switching scam involving counterfeit bar codes estima...

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The Dark Side of P2P File Sharing

The Dark Side of P2P File Sharing by: Bill Paulk P2P file sharing programs are free. Period. But there are P2P scam sites out there that want you to pay them instead. P2P scam sites are rogue companies that have set up shop to fleece unsuspectin...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years against individuals convicted for promo...

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Nigerian Scam

Nigerian Scam by: Nowshade Kabir Although this scam has its root from Nigeria dated a decade back, nowadays, you receive similar scam letters from many African countries, notably, Nigeria, Benin, Togo and even South Africa. The subject lines of ...

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How To Avoid Getting Scammed

How To Avoid Getting Scammed  by: Dean Phillips Listed below are some of the most popular and common scams: 1. Nigerian Letter Scam: This one's been around for many years but continues to flourish. Many of these e-mails claim to be from a ...

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The Dark Side of P2P File Sharing

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, which allows users to download and share files directly with one another without the need for a central server, has revolutionized the way we trade and consume digital content. Napster, one of the pioneers of P2P file...

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Walmart Scammers Caught

The world of retail can be fraught with peril. Every day, millions of shoppers flock to stores across the country in search of bargains, deals, and discounts. While most customers enjoy a smooth shopping experience, there's a small group of people wh...

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Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress

Anti-Phishing Bill Introduced To Congress by: Richard A. Chapo Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison s...

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