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1-900-FRAUD

CELL PHONE FRAUD

CHAIN LETTERS

CHARITY FRAUD

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I-JACKING

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PRE-PAID PHONE CARDS

PHISHING

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URBAN LEGENDS & HOAXES


 

Cyber Shopping

Rule #1

  • Just like we advise on telemarketing scams, do NOT buy from a strange company that contacts YOU.

Rule #2

  • Do not give credit information to a company that you have never heard of.

Rule #3

  • Re-read Rule #1 and Rule #2.

Want to read a little bit more on common Internet scams? Try:

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/scams/20040427a1.asp

Also, check out our Who Is page to find out with whom and where you are really shopping.