Fraudulent Computer Software Web Tips Guide
Fraudulent Online Scams
By Rainbow Spear
A common example of accepting fraudulent material, is when we
receive a notice that we have won a sweepstakes or lottery prize.
We don’t stop to question the legitimacy, we are just so excited
at the thought of winning the prize.
We become willing to give out sensitive information in order
to obtain that "prize." In most cases like this, the
recipient doesn’t notice that it is obviously some type of mail
fraud or online fraud. This sort of thing is typically from some
bogus sweepstakes or lottery corporation, and the "winner"
never even filled out a ballot.
Is It The Real Thing Or Is It A Bogus Site?
Becoming a victim of a fraudulent scam has nothing to do with
your level of intelligence. Unfortunately, most people hear about
various scams and think that they couldn’t or wouldn’t be fooled
that easily.
Do you realize how scammers work to fine-tune their deceptions?
They will often make websites, letter heads, e-mails, etc. and
they will look so authentic that it is hard for even an expert
to tell the difference between the real thing and the bogus copy.
Scammers Seeking New Victims
Although technological advances are a great asset to our society
today, they are also the perfect opportunity for scammers to seek
out unsuspecting prey. One way that many scammers send out their
fake material is through phishing e-mails.
They will pose as a trusted company or business that you do business
with warning you to "verify your account information before
your account is suspended" or something along those lines,
and when you send them your sensitive information they have everything
they need to destroy your credit, wipe out your bank account or
steal your identity.
Online Thieves Stealing From Your Bank Account And Credit Cards
When the scammer gains access to your personal information, this
gives way to several types of opportunities for the crook. When
they gain information such as your social security number, address,
bank account number, not only can they deplete your bank account
but they can perform credit card fraud by getting other credit
cards in your name.
This is easy enough to do since they have all of your personal
information. They can order things in your name, have the products
delivered to them and you are stuck with the bill.
Reporting Fraud To The Authorities
There are many different types of fraud and abuse when your personal
information falls into the wrong hands. So, if you ever suspect
that anything from e-mails to a letter or even a phone call is
not the real deal, then best thing to do is review your options
and report it the authorities. Scams are becoming more and more
common these days, which is making it easier to report fraud.
There are several agencies that have Special Forces designated
to investigating fraud. For example, if you wish to report fraud,
you can contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and their
Internet Fraud Complaint Center (ICC) will be able to handle your
grievance.
There is also the FTC: National Resource for Identity Theft that
is always ready to take your report. As these and many agencies
like them around the world work on their criminal investigations,
they learn more and more about these crimes, and how to handle
and expose them.
Stop Becoming Another Victim Of Crime
If you suspect that you or someone you know have been victims
of a fraudulent scam, then do not reply to the e-mail or call
the number that "they" provided, just contact the proper
authorities and let them do the criminal investigation.
If it turns out that the "opportunity" or "offer"
was legit, then nothing has been lost, where as if you don’t report
it and it was a fraud, then you or your loved one may become another
victim of crime.
About the Author:
Rainbow Spear has written a number of articles on Online Scams,
Investment Software, Computers and Internet Security including
Fight Identity Theft,
Identity Theft Statistics,
Online Banking,
Computer Troubleshooting,
Computer Forensic Evidence,
Zone Alarm Download.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Give Me Just The Fraud Facts.....
What is a tort?
Fraud is against the law. Plain and simple
it is a criminal law violation but it is also a civil law violation.
A tort is a violation of civil laws. Whenever someone misrepresents
themselves they have committed a tort.
This is not to be confused with a tart.
The actual laws of torts vary from state to state and will depend
on several different factors such as the type of violation, the
intention and whether anyone was harmed.
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