Don't Fall Victim to Internet Fraud-10 Tips For Safer SurfingWritten by Eric Buck
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·Be aware that an organization without complaints is not a guarantee. Fraudulent operators set up shop and close down quickly, so fact that nobody has made a complaint doesn't mean seller or charity is legitimate. You still need to look for other danger signs of fraud. ·Understand offer. A legitimate seller will give you all details about products or services, total price, refund and cancellation policies, terms of any warranty, and delivery time. ·Think twice before entering contests operated by unfamiliar companies. Fraudulent marketers sometimes use contest entry forms to identify potential victims. ·Be cautious about unsolicited emails. They are often fraudulent. Recent legislation requires all marketing emails to include a working link that enables recipient to be excluded from future mailings. ·Beware of imposters. Someone might send you an email pretending to be connected with a business or charity. Others may create a website that looks just like that of a well-known company or charitable organization. If you're not sure that you're dealing with real thing, find another way to contact legitimate business or charity. ·Beware of "dangerous downloads." In downloading programs to see pictures, hear music, play games, etc., you could download a virus that wipes out your computer files or connects your modem to a foreign telephone number, resulting in expensive phone charges. Only download programs from websites you know and trust. Read all user agreements carefully.
Eric Buck is an established ezine publisher and direct marketer who specializes in helping ordinary people make extraordinary money working from home on the internet. http://www.homecashincome.com
| | Keeping Passwords SafeWritten by Sharon Housley
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4.) be sure your password is at least 6 characters 5.) don't use a password containing all same characters 6.) don't send your password via email or provide it over phone 7.) don't use pet, family or friend names 8.) don't use your telephone number, zip code or address 9.) use a different password for each account 10.) don't use user name 11.) deactivate accounts for terminated employees 12.) don't allow shared accounts 13.) password contains upper, lowercase letters, non-letter characters and numbers Resources Password Software - http://www.password-software.com Passwords are not foolproof. Do not rely on a password alone to protect sensitive information. Monitor accounts closely to ensure that security is not breached.
About the Author - Sharon Housley manages marketing for NotePage, Inc. http://www.notepage.net a company specializing in alphanumeric paging, SMS and wireless messaging software solutions. Other sites by Sharon can be found at http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com , and http://www.small-business-software.net
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