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Yes, we know we've covered the biggest e-mail scams before, but criminals never stop coming up with new ways to mess you up via the Internet, so we've decided it's time for an update -- this time focusing on specific e-mails to watch out for (that is, if you want to avoid everything from garden variety financial scams and computer viruses to flat-out ID theft). As always, remember there are variations on each of these cons, so be wary of anything even resembling what you read in the following pages....
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsRandallSep 24th 2008 7:45AM
The rule is simple... If you don't know who sent it, DON'T friggin open it! I've been using the internet and email for almost 15 years and have never fallen for an email scam.
Junebaby1935Sep 24th 2008 8:30AM
This was the most frustrating to try to decipher. why can't you just list the ones to be aware of, instead of all this other stuff on here? JUST THE ONES TO BE AWARE OF, BY THEMSELVES. That would be easier to find out. Until then??
I doubt many others can figure it out, also.
shirlgirl
Dave SingerSep 24th 2008 3:23PM
The teaser said "one so clever we fell for it twice", but, I sure didn't see them identify which one it was. None of them were exactly clever, but, still nice to be warned.
SundarSep 24th 2008 9:09AM
Most caring and alert parents tell their children to 'beware of strangers!'
The same advice should be heeded by those using the Internet....The crooks are devious and dangerous, though, and ofttimes disguise themselves as bona fide businesses...If you don't want to get taken ignore and delete all unsolicited mail!!!!
V. MooreSep 24th 2008 10:38AM
I clicked for this and you bring up other rubbish. When you offer something, bring it up. I don't have time to wade through your muck and mire.
LindaSep 24th 2008 11:17AM
Better yet, get a Mac. I've had one for two years now and will never EVER EVER go back to a pc. I spent more time FIXING my pc and installing various protection programs than USING it. It's simple - Mac WORKS.
Shira VarshofskySep 25th 2008 8:48AM
YES!!!!!!!!!!! Mac users, unite!
egloskerryNov 12th 2008 3:48AM
Then I guess you didn't know how to use a computer correctly. I shudder to think what shape your car is probably in: bald tires, cracked wiper blades, spongy radiator hoses, oil blacker than any night...
frankSep 24th 2008 11:11AM
I believe there is another one going on out there; not necessarily using email spam but newspapers or car sales ads. I have learned of 4 or 5 in the last few days. A seller has a great car at a great place but usually in a location far from where you live. They advertise well; show the car; ask for downpayment using a form of paypal but it is not legit. Check before going for what appears to be a really good deal.
DavidSep 25th 2008 7:45AM
If you are unemployed and have posted your resume on CareerBuilder and/or Monster.com, BEWARE of "Employers" offering you alot of money as a salary and commission for your taking in money to your checking or saving account from their customers in the US! This is simply MONEY LAUNDERING and Illegal! Also they gain access to your account here in the US. The laws in Europe and Africa in this area are non-existant!
roseOct 1st 2008 4:53AM
everyone should help everyone avoid these situations
missyOct 9th 2008 4:34PM
I have a popup that says "Antivirus 2009" that says my computer has 136 hazardous items found. I have never heard of Antivirus 2009 and called tech support. They said they had seen a lot of this lately, that it is a virus and they're not sure how to handle it yet. It's there every time I turn on or restart my computer. It won't let you remove the box with out clicking on either "Clean computer" or "continue unprotected". I have Trend Micro scanning my computer constantly and never finds anything. If anyone knows anything about this virus please help!
TERESAOct 9th 2008 9:20PM
why don't you just list the dam scams then making this messy looking page. That I might add, looks scamish itself.~!!!!!
DavidOct 10th 2008 5:27PM
you have to get rid of those viruses in safe mode... thats the only way to penetrate them