Friday, May 07, 2004
INTERNET SCAMS ON THE RISE
By Tweed
Internet scams that coax sensitive, personal information from unsuspecting dupes, called "phishing", are on the rise. More than 70% of these scams have occurred in the last six months, over 90% in the last year.
The scam involves e-mails or sending the victim to illegitimate websites that appear to be legitimate.
As a service to our loyal readers, LB in '04 would like to help. Please send us the following information so you can have complete "phishing" protection:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Social Security No:
Credit Card Type and No:
Checking and Savings Account Information:
Any Passwords: for accounts:
Copies of old bank statements:
A Complete and legible copy of you signature:
Stay protected against internet scams and let LickinBush in '04 help.
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By Tweed
Internet scams that coax sensitive, personal information from unsuspecting dupes, called "phishing", are on the rise. More than 70% of these scams have occurred in the last six months, over 90% in the last year.
The scam involves e-mails or sending the victim to illegitimate websites that appear to be legitimate.
As a service to our loyal readers, LB in '04 would like to help. Please send us the following information so you can have complete "phishing" protection:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Social Security No:
Credit Card Type and No:
Checking and Savings Account Information:
Any Passwords: for accounts:
Copies of old bank statements:
A Complete and legible copy of you signature:
Stay protected against internet scams and let LickinBush in '04 help.
