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Personal Security: Scareware Scares You In To Paying
…one could have a favorite scam, for me, it would be “scareware.” My reasoning is it’s one of the few scams that actually gets through to me. My computer’s defenses are pretty good, but I still see sca…
Identity Theft Expert; Scareware Scares You Into Paying
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert If one could have a favorite scam, for me it would be “scareware.” My reasoning for this is thats it’s one of the few scams that actually gets…
Scareware Incorporates Customer Service
…rt to click a link initiating remote access to their PC. The best way to prevent seeing a pop-up for scareware is using the latest Firefox or Internet Exploer browser. An updated browser lets few, if …
7 Ways to Combat Scareware
…-ups will invade you like bedbugs in New York City. Web pages may be infected or built to distribute scareware. The goal is to trick you into clicking on links and download their crappy software. Info…
Top 5 Scams to Watch Out For
#1 Nigerian Scams: According to a Dutch study, victims of advanced-fee scams, which are also known as 419 scams or Nigerian scams, lost more than $9 billion in 2009, almost 50% more than the previous…
Tax Related Identity Theft Scams Up 300%
…d numbers, or even pose as the IRS. Below is more information for those common and lesser-known tax scams to watch out for. Employment Identity Theft Scams: If you ever receive documentation in the…
Approaching Holidays Bring “12 Scams of Christmas”
…. So whether they’re using PCs, Macs, or mobile devices, consumers should be looking out for “The 12 Scams of Christmas”: the dozen most dangerous online scams this holiday season, as revealed by McAf…
The Twelve Scams of Christmas," or Popular Online Attacks This Holiday Season Pt IV of IV
… As cybercriminals begin to take advantage of the holiday season, McAfee, Inc. revealed the “Twelve Scams of Christmas” – the twelve most dangerous online scams that computer users should be cautious…
THIEVES INITIATE NEW IDENTITY THEFT SCAMS IN TIME FOR TAX SEASON
uni-ball® teams with Identity Theft Resource Center and Identity Theft Expert Robert Siciliano to Warn Consumers of Latest Scams and Offer Anti-Theft Solutions Oak Brook, Ill. – March 4, 2009 – Tax …
419 Scams Double, Over $9 Billion in Profits
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert A recent study by Dutch investigation firm Ultrascan shows we are half as smart (or twice as dumb) as we were in 2008 as advanced fee scams doubled in losses …
The Twelve Scams of Christmas," or Popular Online Attacks This Holiday Season Pt I of IV
…n As cybercriminals begin to take advantage of the holiday season, McAfee, Inc. revealed the “Twelve Scams of Christmas” – the twelve most dangerous online scams that computer users should be cautious…
Beware Of 10 Tax-time Scams
We are approaching tax time. Scammers are ramped up and looking for your money. Learn these tax season scam tips and watch your back. 1. Text messaging scams or smishing a.k.a Phexting. Like phishing…
The 12 Scams of Christmas and Other Attacks
… cybercriminals begin to take advantage of the holiday season, be cautious. Scam I: Charity Phishing Scams Hackers take advantage of citizens’ generosity by sending e-mails that appear to be from legi…
The Twelve Scams of Christmas," or Popular Online Attacks This Holiday Season Pt III of IV
…n As cybercriminals begin to take advantage of the holiday season, McAfee, Inc. revealed the “Twelve Scams of Christmas” – the twelve most dangerous online scams that computer users should be cautious…
Online Auto Sales Often Involve Scary Scams
Online auction and classifieds websites are unwittingly participating in car sale scams. Ads gain credibility by appearing on eBay, Craigslist, and other online automobile sales websites, but some a…
The Twelve Scams of Christmas," or Popular Online Attacks This Holiday Season Pt II of IV
… As cybercriminals begin to take advantage of the holiday season, McAfee, Inc. revealed the “Twelve Scams of Christmas” – the twelve most dangerous online scams that computer users should be cautious…
Canadian Charged in Ticket Scams – Auction Sites Need to Step Up Fraud Prevention Techniques
Online classified advertising site scams are typically conducted by scammers in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Romania, Korea, Israel, Columbia, Argentina, the Philippines, or Malaysia, who spend …
Identity Theft Tax Time Scams
…r money. Learn these tips and watch your back. Protect and prevent Identity Theft. 1. Text messaging scams or Phexting Like phishing but texting); Criminal hackers have access to technology that gener…