4. Don't download just any file off Internet. Be very careful what you download off Net, as files might be laced with viruses (or trojan horses - programs which maliciously give hackers control over your computer). Only download files from sites and merchants you have researched and trust.

5. If you don't want others to have access to your computer while you're away from it, you can enable your screensaver password. You've probably seen this in action in computer stores: you approach this cool computer with a fancy screensaver dancing across screen. When you press a key or move mouse, you get an input box asking you for a password. To set password go to "Display" in "Control Panel" if you're on a Windows PC, then click on "Screensaver" tab. You'll find a checkbox that says "Password Protected" - check it and set your password. By way, this has nothing to do with Internet. It's an "offline" security measure.

6. When you're not using Internet, just disconnect. This will definitely stop hackers... they can't enter through powercord ;-)

Put these tips into action and prevent yourself later hassle and heartache. You'll be pleased to know that these simple steps can eliminate majority of security threats you face as an Internet entrepreneur.

Remember old business adage: "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail".

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Pay-To-whatever - There are some pay-to-do-something companies that are legitimate. My experience is that vast majority of these have minimal financing, an exceptionally poor business model and little, if any, likelihood of actually paying anything to anyone. Usually there is not fraudulent intent - just a lot of silliness and idiocy.

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Cons - There are some unbelievable cons out there on internet and in real world. The Nigerian scam is a particularly nasty example. In this scam, you receive a letter or email which tries to get you involved in "helping" some ex-Nigerian official by giving him your bank account number. Get involved and you will lose money and perhaps more than that.

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Identify Theft - Perhaps most significant threat on internet is identify theft. This is simply stealing of your social security number (and other identifying information) with intention of using it to obtain credit. Give out your information to wrong person and you could find your credit rating is destroyed.

Sweepstakes - There is no doubt that there are a tremendous number of contests and sweepstakes which are perfectly valid. I even personally know of some people who have won. However, many sweepstakes are thinly veiled attempts to invade your privacy while making lots of money at expense of your time. For most of these, I would not bother. Not exactly fraud, but skating on thin ice.

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