Crooks and scammers

22 Nov 2005 Crooks and scammers

Anytime you get an E-mail that says to click a link, and
re-confirm data, or any other junk like that, just delete
it.

You can get these from banks, credit card companies,
the government, lotteries, etc. None are legitimate,
and all will totally fleece your bank account or CC
if you enter any information.

*Never* click on a link sent to you in an
unsolicited E-mail message!

Double *never* fill out a form on the web with
personal information!

If you didn’t initiate the transaction (like going
to Amazon.com), *never* enter your credit card number!

*Never* give *anyone* your date of birth or social
security number, unless they are an employer. People
who have your name, DOB, and SSN can steal your
identity very easily. That’s all they need. Never
tell anyone your mother’s maiden name. That’s another
dumb security thing that the government uses, and
scammers can use to steal your identity, and your money.

No one important, like the FBI or any other government
agency, would use E-mail to contact you with important
information, unless you have contacted them first by
E-mail.

There are a lot of crooks using the net to make a lot
of money. Don’t be a victim!