Scams stories - Page 23
Cyber crime: we’re guilty too
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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malware
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edutech
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phishing
Norton’s Cybercrime Report reveals we often don’t report cyber crime and admits many engage in questionable online behaviour. Can we change?.
How to Spot a Scam
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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uc
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phishing
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physical security
From classic ploys to modern phishing emails, scams have evolved, preying on unwary victims. Learn how to spot, avoid, and protect yourself.
Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Sat, 1st May 2010
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email security
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scams
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fbi
The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.
Aussies fall prey to scams
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Australians lose nearly $70m to online scams, with victims ensnared by romance and lottery hoaxes, says consumer watchdog.
New Trade Me email scam doing the rounds
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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email security
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cybersecurity
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trade me
Trade Me alerts users to a new scam targeting recent bidders with fraudulent fixed price offers. Urges caution and outlines safety tips.
Those 'Google offers' aren't real
Wed, 9th Dec 2009
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email security
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google
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scams
Google is warning users to beware of scams that offer ways to make fast money using the popular Web search engine.