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Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

By Ripoffs Scams, on October 4th, 2011%

Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

On the internet things can get old fast, but unlike people, the internet never forgets. These days it is a challenge to navigate the internet without leaving a digital footprint. Regular users of the internet should understand the types of actions that leave a trace, can ruin their . . . → Read More: Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

Things to Know Regarding Online Privacy Protection

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 21st, 2011%

Things to Know Regarding Online Privacy Protection

Ever since the internet has become the best companion and a major part of our lives, we have risked privacy invasion without even being aware of it. Frauds such as phishing scams, identity theft and highly visible data breaches have created a huge individual burden. Yet most internet users have . . . → Read More: Things to Know Regarding Online Privacy Protection

Phone Number Privacy: You are not as Invisible as You Think

By Ripoffs Scams, on July 22nd, 2011%

Phone Number Privacy: You are not as Invisible as You Think

Are you worried about who has your phone number? Is it possible for anyone to get a hold of it, whether via the internet or any other means? Aside from the slightly crazed fanatics who incessantly . . . → Read More: Phone Number Privacy: You are not as Invisible as You Think

Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

By Ripoffs Scams, on April 29th, 2011%

by mdverde

Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

I logged onto Facebook today and to my utter horror I was automatically forced to page to accept changes to my privacy settings. These privacy settings had defaulted to new settings to replace my existing “secure” settings, which are configured to protect my personal information from strangers.

Now I wasn’t caught . . . → Read More: Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

Q&A: Is there any laws against spam and online privacy in Australia?

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 31st, 2011%

Question by Errr: Is there any laws against spam and online privacy in Australia?
and is it a common or a statue law…and does any one know what age group commits these offenses…please help.

THANKS

Best answer:

Answer by strawberriesYes you can report spam to government agency our laws are strict but most times difficult to trace spammers this link . . . → Read More: Q&A: Is there any laws against spam and online privacy in Australia?

Protect Yourself From 419 Scams | Privacy Now TV

By Ripoffs Scams, on January 10th, 2011%

419 Scams are known by many names: Nigerian letter scams, the Spanish Prisoner scam, or the Russian confidence game. This episode we look at the 419 scam and give you tips to protect yourself from becoming another victim. www.privacynow.tv
Video Rating: 5 . . . → Read More: Protect Yourself From 419 Scams | Privacy Now TV

Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 17th, 2010%

Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy
(AP) — A defense attorney said Wednesday he sees a federal court’s opinion upholding e-mail privacy as groundbreaking and possibly helpful to his client, the founder of a company that sold male enhancement pills.
Read more on PhysOrg

Close proximity leads to better science
Absence makes your heart grow fonder, but close-quarters may . . . → Read More: Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy

Online Behavior Tracking and Privacy: 7 Worst Case Scenarios

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 7th, 2010%

Online Behavior Tracking and Privacy: 7 Worst Case Scenarios
If you’ve never been targeted by an ad because of your online behavior, then you’re probably just not paying much attention. According to an informal survey by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), more than 80% of advertising campaigns in…
Read more on Mashable

Health Leadership Network looks at expanding local . . . → Read More: Online Behavior Tracking and Privacy: 7 Worst Case Scenarios

Canadian Pharmacy Privacy Warning for Americans

By Ripoffs Scams, on November 1st, 2010%

Canadian Pharmacy Privacy Warning for Americans
Online Canadian pharmacy lawyer warns Americans about high risk of identity theft, how to buy drugs online safely and save a bundle of money.
Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News

Dynamic, New, Online Sales Outlet, SIDILA.COM is Launched
Buy, sell or trade excess or unused goods and services (e.g. cars, furniture, real estate, . . . → Read More: Canadian Pharmacy Privacy Warning for Americans

8 ways to improve your privacy while Web browsing

By Ripoffs Scams, on September 25th, 2010%

8 ways to improve your privacy while Web browsing
They say privacy doesn’t exist on the Web — but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to safeguard your personal information . Our computers are loaded with details about our personal and business lives, and it’s definitely not acceptable to reveal them haphazardly.

Read more . . . → Read More: 8 ways to improve your privacy while Web browsing

The online assault on privacy

By Ripoffs Scams, on August 14th, 2010%

The online assault on privacy
If Ottawa thinks the census is invasive, what about the 64 trackers that popular websites install on visitors’ computers?

Read more on The Globe . . . → Read More: The online assault on privacy

Firms not required to inform victims of privacy breach under new rules

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 25th, 2010%

Firms not required to inform victims of privacy breach under new rules
Companies can decide whether to tell their customers when they lose their personal information or hackers steal it, according to legislation tabled Tuesday by the Conservative government.

Read more . . . → Read More: Firms not required to inform victims of privacy breach under new rules

FTC to Look Into Copy Machine Privacy Breakdown

By Ripoffs Scams, on May 19th, 2010%

FTC to Look Into Copy Machine Privacy Breakdown
The Federal Trade Commission has responded to an April 29 letter from Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., expressing concerns about sensitive data stored on digital copiers’ hard drives. Markey’s letter followed CBS News’ April 19 airing of a report on its investigation into the matter.

Read more . . . → Read More: FTC to Look Into Copy Machine Privacy Breakdown

Privacy Tips: your Identity is Puzzle That’s Halfway Solved

By Ripoffs Scams, on December 23rd, 2009%

These days sharing your personal information has become a routine: you get up, brush your teeth, have your breakfast, and then apply for a credit card, buy gasoline, order a gift for your mom online, register for sweepstakes, donate to a charity, and etc. We all share our personal information, often without realizing it.

Here are some . . . → Read More: Privacy Tips: your Identity is Puzzle That’s Halfway Solved

Top 10 Scams and Rip-Offs
1.Scams and Rip-Offs} Acai Supplements and Other “Free” Trial Offers – Ads offering trial offers for teeth whiteners, acai anti-aging pills and other miracle supplements blanket the Internet, including trusted Web sites of national news organizations. The marketing campaigns often falsely claimed an endorsement by Oprah, Rachel Ray and Doctor Oz. Thousands of consumers complained to BBB that the free trial actually cost them as much as hundreds of dollars, month after month.

2.Scams and Rip-Offs} Stimulus/Government Grant Scams – Even before President Obama announced the stimulus plan in February, scammers had already set up schemes for misleading consumers and small business owners into thinking they could get a piece of the pie. Offers for worthless assistance and advice on how to get government grants bombarded consumers online, over the phone and via mail and e-mail.

3.Scams and Rip-Offs} Robocalls – Owning a cell phone or having their phone number on the do-not-call list did not help thousands of people across the US put a stop to harassing automated telemarketing calls in 2009. The robocalls often claimed that their auto warranty was about to expire—which wasn’t true—or offered help in reducing their interest rate on their credit card. The prevalence of robocalls violating federal telemarketing laws prompted the FTC to increase restrictions on the practice in 2009.

4.Scams and Rip-Offs} Lottery/Sweepstakes Scam – The victim receives a letter in the mail pretending to be from Reader’s Digest, Publisher’s Clearing House or a phony foreign lottery claiming that he or she has won millions. The letter comes with a check that represents only a portion of the total winnings. In order to get the rest, the victim has to deposit the check and then wire hundreds of dollars back to the scammers supposedly to cover taxes or some other bogus fee. The victim wires the money, but the prize never arrives.

5.Scams and Rip-Offs} Job Hunter Scams –Scams targeting job hunters vary and include attempts to gain access to personal information such as bank account or social security numbers and requirements to pay a fee in order to even be considered for the job. Another common scam was reported to BBB by job hunters who were told by a prospective employer that they had to check their credit report before being considered for a job. The job offer is actually a marketing ploy for online credit monitoring that costs the victim every month until they cancel.

6.Scams and Rip-Offs} Google Work from Home Scam – Countless Web sites cropped up in 2009 that claimed you could learn how to make money from home using Google or Twitter and offered a free trial of learning materials. The Web sites often included the Google or Twitter moniker and logo. As a result, many people who complained to BBB thought they were getting a job with Google or Twitter when in, fact, they were being lured into another misleading free-trial offer and were billed every month for the materials and other mystery charges that added up to hundreds of dollars.

7.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mortgage Foreclosure Rescue/Debt Assistance – Many families are struggling in the current economy and hucksters are offering to help them save their house from foreclosure or help them get out of credit card debt. Unfortunately, victims are paying hundreds of dollars up front for the assistance they desperately need but ultimately never receive.

8.Scams and Rip-Offs} Mystery Shopping – Consumers across the country thought that they could make some extra money by becoming a secret shopper and evaluating the customer service of various stores. The victim is asked to evaluate their shopping experience at a few stores as well as a money wiring service such as Western Union or MoneyGram by wiring money back to the scammers. A seemingly real looking check is supposed to cover the costs, but ends up being a fake. The victim is out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

9.Scams and Rip-Offs} Over-Payment Scams – Over-payment scams typically target small business owners, landlords or individuals with rooms to rent and sellers on classifieds or sites like Craigslist. Typically the scammer pretends to be a customer, possible renter or interested buyer, respectively. The victim receives a check for more than the amount requested. The scammers then ask the victim to deposit the check and wire the extra amount elsewhere, such as to a shipping company. Ultimately though, the check is fake and the victim is really wiring money back to the scammers.

10.Scams and Rip-Offs} Phishing e-mails/H1N1 spam – A perennial problem, phishing e-mails pop up in inboxes and can take various forms such as appearing to be from a business, a government agency or official or even a friend. Whatever the setup, the goal of any phishing e-mail is the same: to trick victims into divulging sensitive financial information or to infect the victim’s computer with viruses and malware. In addition to phishing e-mails, spam e-mail selling wares to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus were particularly rampant in 2009.

Ripoffs scams online internet scams

Steps to follow to get complete online privacy protection

Things to Know Regarding Online Privacy Protection

Phone Number Privacy: You are not as Invisible as You Think

Facebook Privacy Settings Change Swindle

Q&A: Is there any laws against spam and online privacy in Australia?

Protect Yourself From 419 Scams | Privacy Now TV

Federal court in Ohio upholds e-mail privacy

Online Behavior Tracking and Privacy: 7 Worst Case Scenarios

Canadian Pharmacy Privacy Warning for Americans

8 ways to improve your privacy while Web browsing

The online assault on privacy

Firms not required to inform victims of privacy breach under new rules

FTC to Look Into Copy Machine Privacy Breakdown

Privacy Tips: your Identity is Puzzle That’s Halfway Solved

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