Scams Computer Software Web Tips Guide
Scams Finding Victims
By Rainbow Spear
If you are like most people, then your idea of scams is likely
of crooked swindlers conning elderly victims. We tend to think
that these types of things can only happen to "other people."
We often think "That can’t happen to me because I would
never give out sensitive information to someone on the phone."
Or "I would never buy a product like that."
Maybe you wouldn’t ever do these things, but everyone has a weakness.
Whether it is greed, vanity, or even compassion, the scammers
will prey on and exploit that weakness and try to defraud you.
Making An Effort To Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Realizing that scams can happen to anyone is the first step in
protecting yourself. Most of us go through life either hoping
that we will never be the victim of fraud or not really thinking
about it at all.
The harsh fact is that they do happen and everyone should practice
good fraud protection techniques. Begin protecting yourself by
knowing the types of frauds that are being committed and then
making a conscious effort to avoid those situations.
Well Known And Less Obvious Scams
The people who perpetrate fraud and abuse will often change their
scams, making them hard to really classify and also harder to
recognize. There are currently some well known, but still successful
scamming situations going on today, like the "all knowing
psychics," who will tell you your future for a fee.
There are also less obvious bogus charities that your heart just
won’t let you ignore, only to find out that "the victims"
are better off than you are. Or consider one of the latest crazes
in scamming, such as the "fake reward?"
This is where you get a notice, through the mail or e-mail, that
you have won the "grand prize", but in order to get
it, you have to either give your checking account number, so it
can be deposited into your account, or you will have to send money
in order for them to process the paperwork.
Do Your Research Before Giving Out Sensitive Information
Don’t be afraid to do your homework if you sense a scam, whether
it is calling a company back before you give out sensitive information
over the phone or internet, or investigating a new love interest
or a salesmen that is making great "too good to be true"
promises.
Also, always check out any e-mail you suspect might be one of
the many scams out there. If someone is selling a "too good
to be true" product, then don’t make an impromptu purchase.
Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out if there have
been complaints filed against that product or company. Do your
research. A little research in the beginning can save you from
great loss in the end.
About the Author:
Rainbow Spear has written a number of articles on computers and
software including
Computer Recovery,
Hard Disk Recovery,
Computer Troubleshooting,
Boot Sector Virus Removal,
Affordable Laptops,
Identity Theft Statistics,
Accounting Business Software,
Zone Alarm Download, Internet
Banking, Software
Development, Video
Games, Drivers.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Give Me Just The Fraud Facts.....
What are some types of fraud?
The most common types of fraud now are Ponzi
schemes, romance scams, lottery scams, money order scams and of
course identity theft. It does not take even an experienced con
person to find out your personal information.
Many people do not use paper shredders
for their mail. If you think thieves will not go through your
trash you are sadly mistaken and in for a rude wake up call when
you get a call from collectors looking to receive payment for
items you did not purchase.
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