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Phishing

Phishing is the term given to popular internet and email scams which rely on a malevolent user (a “phisher”) tricking an unsuspecting person into revealing sensitive information (financial information, social security numbers, etc.). Questions about phishing techniques and how to avoid being taken advantage of belong here.

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Is it real if you got a letter from the sweepstakes audit bureau claiming you won some unclaimed fund?

the company is still preying on the gullible and the eternal optimist. spread the word to friends and neighbors. see the report at:

http://www.bbb.org/dallas/business-reviews/sweepstakes/emerson-publishing-inc-in-dallas-tx-37006684

The solicitation, which requests that consumers return a "claim form" along with $5, offers to sell a report that lists national sweepstakes operated by other, third-party, companies and the prizes to be awarded in those sweepstakes. The offer is not clear and conspicuous.

As of August 29, 2008, Emerson Publishing agreed to discontinue some advertisements, but refused to fully cooperate with the BBB by modifying all of its advertisements to adhere to the BBB Code of Advertising.

What arwe the most popular methods of getting rid of computer viruses?

Well their are many different kinds of viruses but most all go down by AVG- anti virus

What is a keylogger?

Keylogger (also called keystroke logger) is a program on your computer or mobile that logs the keystrokes you type.

There are two types: hardware keyloggers and software keyloggers. When we talk about keyloggers, we usually refer to software keylogger.

Some software keyloggers are bundled with other programs, which can help themselves be installed to the computer without people knowing. They are spyware and dangerous for online personal information.

Some other software keyloggers are independent applications which need manually installation and even admin password to install onto your computer. They are normally used as parental monitoring software or employee monitoring software.

What is it called when spam is used to get users to enter personal information on fake websites using email forged to look like it is from a bank or other organization such as PayPal?

I believe it is "Phishing"

From wikipedia:

"Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail or instant messaging,[1] and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one."

What are steps to take to prevent becoming a victim of a phishing scam?

First and foremost, be very aware and careful of anything you do while online. Scam artists are very clever, and they constantly come up with new schemes to attempt to steal your personal information.

Two general tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of phising:

1. If you get an email the asks for your password or other personal information, or an email that asks you to click on a link and log in to a personal account (email, banking, credit card, etc.) ignore it. Do not provide personal information.

2. Before you log in to any site, enter the complete URL. Do this every time. Scammers have created a clever new trick called Tabnabbing which allows them to take control over a computer screen and literally change it to something that appears to be the log in page of a commonly used site. The best way to protect yourself from this and similar schemes is to always type in the full URL of any site before you log in.

What spoofing disadvantages?

Spoofing disadvantages include a loss of trust, as it undermines the integrity of communications and transactions, leading to potential financial and reputational damage. It can also result in legal consequences for the perpetrator, as many forms of spoofing are illegal. Additionally, spoofing can compromise personal and sensitive information, making individuals and organizations vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. Finally, it may necessitate increased security measures, resulting in higher costs for businesses to protect against such threats.

When was the gurney invented?

The name gurney comes from its similarity to a horse-drawn cab patented in the U.S. in 1883 by J. Theodore Gurney. A gurney, (known as a trolley in British medical context) is the U.S. term for a type of stretcher used in modern hospitals and ambulances in developed areas. A hospital gurney is a kind of narrow bed on a wheeled frame which may be adjustable in height. For ambulances, a collapsible gurney is a type of stretcher on a variable-height wheeled frame. Normally, an integral lug on the gurney locks into a sprung latch within the ambulance in order to prevent movement during transport. As you can see - there are quite a few variations on the gurney, so the question needs to be made more specific. In general though - the first gurney was probably just a bed on wheels with many modifications made incrementally over the years. It may also be noted that a plausible argument might be made that a simple wheelbarrow was a forerunner of the modern gurney in that they were used in the middle ages to transport dead bodies during the plague and could be used to transport a sick person just as easily. That said - unless you want to specify a particular model of gurney, the question cannot be answered definitively.

What are good psychedelic bands?

The Grateful Dead

The Beatles

Phish

Square Pusher

Jimmi Hendrix

Bob Dylan

The Eagles

Is Dave's scam review legitimate?

Most reviews are not legitimate. They use the site name to promote their own concepts or the ones that are hot.

What represent the bait part of a phishing scam?

A fake email represents the bait in a phishing scam. Potential victims are lured into the scam with an email that threatens a breach in security or some kind of reward for replying to the email and providing personal information.
A bait part would be what draws you in. Say if you have the usual email. "My relative died and I want to give you money for no reason", that is the bait

Alan receives numerous email that he thinks might be hoaxes?

If Alan is receiving emails, which he thinks are hoaxes, he should report them to his email provider. He should also report them to the company the spoof emails are referring to.

What is the meaning of scam?

Scamming is getting someone to pay a lot of money from a worthless item.

Securing Confidence by Arranged Manipulations

Securing Confidence with Attractive Misrepresentations

Is QuiBids a legitimate website?

Yes, QuiBids is legitimate. It is an auction site in which you buy bids and then you are able to bid on any of the items currently for auction. For each bid, the price goes up 1,2 or sometimes 5 cents. For each bid, time is added on the clock to give others chances to win. The website is basically a tricky and risky way to get things you want, and the low price you often see is because of the price payed per bid, etc. It is legitimate, but you must be careful or else you will end up spending much more than you want to!

How do I stop looking at someone's profile?

The best way to stop looking at someone's profile is to block it. This way you have to work very hard to view it again.

How do you get more money on gaiaonline?

PLay Games!!! Or you can RolePlay in the forums. You may also buy items in the market and wait for their average price to get up, then sell it, letting you gain a few thousand g. Or you can take care of fish in the new app. The Overseer will give you rewards depending on the condition of your aquarium.