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Sophos provides information about virus hoaxes to assist companies and individuals.
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10 Ways to Spot an E-Mail Scam

Tab napping to attack your computer - and your finances... Tap napping’ which takes phishing one step further. Tab napping is more sophisticated than the phishing scams we’ve seen so far, and it no longer relies on persuading you to click on a dodgy link. Instead it targets internet users who open lots of tabs on their browser at the same time (for example, by pressing CTRL + T).  How does it work? By replacing an inactive browser tab with a fake page set up specifically to obtain your personal data - without you even realising it has happened.  Believe it or not, fraudsters can actually detect when a tab has been left inactive for a while, and spy on your browser history to find out which websites you regularly visit, and therefore which pages to fake. So don't assume that after you have opened a new tab and visited a web page, that web page will stay the same even if you don’t return to it for a time while you use other windows and tabs. Malicious code can replace the web page you opened with a fake version which looks virtually identical to the legitimate page you originally visited. Don't open any tabs while doing online banking - open new windows instead (CTL + N).  Finally, take a look at Online banking: How to stay safe to find out other ways to protect yourself from online scams.  More Browser and Browser Tools

Internet Crime Complaint Center A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center).   The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has reported about Scareware.  Scareware is design to scare you into take an action, which will usually cause you some type of problems. For example indicating that you have a virus on your computer and to remove it you should run a program, the program suggested which is said will remove the virus could actually infect your computer.  The IC3  warned users that although these pop-up security warnings look authentic and sometimes even appear to be running a real-time anti virus scan of the users computer, they are not to be trusted.  The scareware is intimidating to most users and extremely aggressive in its attempt to lure the user into purchasing the rogue software that will allegedly remove the viruses from their computer, the note stated. If a user receives these anti-virus pop-ups, it is recommended to close the browser or shut the system down, then run a full trusted anti-virus scan, (not any supplied by any such warnings), whenever the computer is turned back on.   Anti-POP-UP & Toolbars. Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities

The Block List Checker tool allows you to query a number of spam-block and server boycott lists with an IP address you specify to try and ascertain if the IP address is listed as a known spammer or an open mail relay. This can be useful if you need to check the authenticity of logs or emails. 

SpamCop Blocking List. Are you I listed?: You can check the status of any server by entering the IP address.

McAfee Site Advisor.  We test the Web to help keep you safe from spyware, spam, viruses and online scams.

There is a handy little too at Google for checking the recent history on domains which is well worth using when link building (link exchanges, link drops) as well as checking websites you may be linking out to within your content or blog posts, (Just does provides basic report on the website):-

Iconix eMail ID software download  Iconix is committed to making it easy to identify legitimate emails. We are working closely with companies like Google and Iconix to give our users the best protection against fraudulent, phishing and suspect emails.  If you are a Gmail user, it's easy to identify legitimate emails. You can simply enable an icon which will only show up when an email is from PayPal (or from our sister company, eBay). So when you receive an email from us, or our partners at eBay , you will see a key icon next to the message in your Inbox. Only legitimate PayPal emails have this icon so if you get an email claiming to come from PayPal and you don't see the icon, it's not from us. So please don't open it.  To enable this feature in Gmail, go to 'Settings', 'Labs', then tick the Enable box next to the 'Authentication icon for verified senders' option and click on 'Save Changes'.  This software download from Iconix can help reduce phishing by confirming whether you received a legitimate PayPal email. After Iconix eMail ID has been installed, you'll see an Iconix eMail ID icon (a gold lock with a tick) whenever you receive authentic emails from PayPal. It's free and it works with most of the major email services like Gmail, (Google Mail), MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, Outlook Express, and many more.  If your preferred email program, web mail provider or operating system. is not listed, click here and we will notify you when support is available. For more information, go to the Iconix websiteHow does the Iconix solution work? The Iconix solution couples our advanced technologies with authentication techniques such as Yahoo!'s Domain Keys and Microsoft's Sender ID to confirm the source of an email, and will support Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM), which is a joint effort between Cisco and Yahoo!, as it is adopted in the industry. This combined solution makes it very difficult for bad guys to spoof the identity of emails with an Iconix Truemark icon.   Also see PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology.

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Identity theft. (Home Office Identity Theft website),  Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licenses in your name.

The Identity and Passport Service was established as an Executive Agency of the Home Office on 1 April 2006.  The Agency builds on the strong foundations of the UK Passport Service (UKPS) to provide passport services and in the future, as part of the National Identity Scheme, ID cards for British and Irish nationals resident in the UK.  Foreign nationals resident in the UK will also be included by linking the scheme to biometric immigration documents.

The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following SCAM. A card is posted through your door from a company suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on a premium rate number.  DO NOT call this number as this is a mail scam originating from Belize. If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message, you will already have been billed a large amount for the phone call.  If you do receive a card with these details, then please view Royal Mail Security

Federal Trade Commission  Spam information 

WAH Watchdog, Work at Home Watchdog. Have you been scammed by a "work at home" company?  Purchased a "money making system" that didn't live up to its claims? Having a hard time getting a refund from a merchant? Today we track over 100 of the most popular products and programs, visitors have cast over 250,000 verified votes and this site gets 20,000+ visitors per day - but we need YOUR help too. If you have firsthand experience with any of the products and/or programs that we track, please share your opinions by voting or, even better, submitting a more in-depth review.

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Hoax-Slayer is dedicated to debunking email hoaxes, thwarting Internet scammers, combating spam, and educating web users about email and Internet security issues. Hoax-Slayer allows Internet users to check the veracity of common email hoaxes and aims to counteract criminal activity by publishing information about common types of Internet scams. Hoax-Slayer also includes anti-spam tips, computer and email security information, articles about true email forwards, and much more. New articles are added to the Hoax-Slayer website every week:-

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Gang Initiation Warning Hoax - Infant Car Seat Left On Roadside
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:25:00 GMT - Warning message claims that criminals in the UK are placing infant car seats containing fake babies on the sides of rural roads as a means of tricking potential victims into stopping their cars so that gang members can rape and rob them as part of a gang initiation.
Death From Poisoned Rhino Horn Rumour
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:41:00 GMT - Message claims that a man in Thailand died after consuming powdered rhino horn that had been deliberately poisoned in a controversial attempt to curtail the poaching of rhinos.
Canadian Refugee Pensions Protest Hoax
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:39:00 GMT - Protest message claims that refugees in Canada receive a substantially higher monthly pension payment from the Canadian government than that received by Canadian old age pensioners.
Financial Ombudsman Services Scam Email
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:29:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Financial Ombudsman Services in the UK claims that, during investigations into corrupt banking practices, it was discovered that funds previously owed to the recipient have been put on hold because a "Money Laundry Anti-terrorist Drug Clearance" document was not submitted.
Snake Inside Computer Photographs
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:09:00 GMT - Email with attached photographs claims that a technician found a snake inside a computer after the user reported hearing hissing noises and a bad smell.
New Gifts For You Facebook Virus Warning
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:55:00 GMT - Warning circulating rapidly on Facebook warns users not to click on links labelled "New Gifts For You" because the links will launch a virus that will automatically spread via Facebook comments.
Luxury Yacht With Supercar - Buy One Get One Free
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:09:00 GMT - Message claims that attached images depict a luxury yacht that comes complete with a specially produced supercar that will be carried as a tender in a stern garage.
'Interesting Fact' About August 2010 - 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays, 5 Tuesdays
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:11:00 GMT - Message claims that August 2010 has 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays and 5 Tuesdays and that this combination of days only occurs once in 823 years.
'Dislike Button' Scam Targets Facebook Users
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:02:00 GMT - Bogus messages being posted on Facebook claim that users can follow a link to install a "Dislike Button" on their Facebook account.
Rachel Arlington Charity Hoax
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:14:00 GMT - Email claims that AOL and Zdnet will donate money to help a child with brain cancer every time the email is forwarded.
Olympic Tower 2016 - Rio Solar City Tower Design
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:53:00 GMT - Message claims that attached images show an innovative solar powered tower that is to be built in the bay at Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Multicoloured Roses - Happy Roses Photograph
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:25:00 GMT - Message with a photograph of very colourful roses claims that the flowers are specially bred to grow in multiple colours.
Girl Who Killed Herself Virus Warning Hoax
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:16:00 GMT - Post circulating via Facebook warns users not to open any message about "a girl who killed herself over something her father wrote on her wall" because the message contains a self-replicating Trojan virus.
Cindy Hogman (or Hogan) Prayer Request Email
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:46:00 GMT - Email claiming to be from Gary Hogman, (aka Gary Hogan) a soldier serving in Iraq, asks recipients to pray for Gary's wife Cindy who has been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Baby Shot With Brad Nailer Prayer Request
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:31:00 GMT - Viral message asks recipients to pray for the recovery of a 22 month old who accidentally shot himself in the chest with a brad nailer.
Free Doritos Coupons Hoax
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:21:00 GMT - Email forward claims that an attached file contains coupons that can be printed off and redeemed for Doritos products to the value of $5 per coupon.
Orphanage Trust Job Offer Scam
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:27:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Timothy Crawford, a recruitment officer for the Pattaya Orphanage Trust, offers the recipient a job processing donations from Australian residents.
Giant Headed Baby Money For Forwarding Hoax
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:43:00 GMT - Email that includes attached images of a baby with a severely enlarged head claims that, each time the email is forwarded, money will be donated to help pay for an operation to help the child.
Parrot For Sale or Adoption Advance Fee Scams
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:50:00 GMT - Messages claim that the sender has expensive pet parrots for sale very cheaply or is willing to give the birds away for free to a good home.
Famous Violinist Joshua Bell Plays At Metro Station
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:02:00 GMT - Email forward claims that virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell performed incognito at a metro station in Washington DC playing on a violin worth millions of dollars but his performance received very little interest from passersby.
Imitinef Mercilet - Free Blood Cancer Medicine Advice Message
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT - Message advises recipients that "Imitinef Mercilet", a medicine that cures blood cancer, is available free of charge from the Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai, India.
Falsely Attributed Quote - A Norman Rockwell Moment
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:41:00 GMT - Message that includes a quote about work and government billed as "possibly the 5 best sentences you'll ever read" implies that the words were penned by famous US artist Norman Rockwell.
Mars, Earth - Closest Approach in Recorded History
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:08:00 GMT - Email claims that Earth and Mars will have the closest approach in recorded history in August and will be a spectacular sight for stargazers.
Circulating Request - Help Pooja Find Her Parents
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:30:00 GMT - Widely circulated message asks recipients to help find the parents of 4 year old Pooja, who was rescued from a kidnapper by police but cannot clearly communicate her identity.
Debbie Shwartz Charity Hoax
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:05:00 GMT - Email claims that AOL will help Debbie Shwartz, a struggling single mother, by donating money every time an email is forwarded to 12 people.
Telstra Bill Account Update Phishing Scam
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:44:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Australian telecommunications provider, Telstra, claims that the company was unable to process a recent payment and the recipient is therefore required to click a link and update billing information or risk interruption to service.
Face Book Promotion Advance Fee Scam
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:35:00 GMT - Message posted to Facebook users claims that the account holder has won a large sum of money in the Face Book 2010 promotion.
Laptop Fire Death Warning Email
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:03:00 GMT - Email forward warns recipients not to use laptop computers in bed because of the risk of fire. The message claims that 25 year old Arun Gopal recently died in a tragic house fire caused by an overheated laptop left on his bed while he was sleeping.
Scammers Pose as Microsoft Tech Support Workers to Hijack Computers
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:36:00 GMT - Warning message claims that scammers posing as Microsoft staff members are calling people and attempting to trick them into handing over access to their computers.
Verified By Visa Banking Incident Phishing Scam
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:40:00 GMT - Email purporting to be from Verified by Visa, claims that, due to multiple failed attempts to access the recipient's account, the account holder must confirm account information within 48 hours or the account will be suspended indefinitely.
Knob Face Trojan Worm Warning Message
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:51:00 GMT - Message spreading via Facebook warns about a "Trojan worm" called Knob Face and advisers recipients to avoid adding a user called "Smartgirl 15". It also warns users to watch out for links labelled "Barack Obama Clinton scandal".
Decorative Magnets on Refrigerators - Cancer Warning Hoax
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:42:00 GMT - Warning message claims that researchers at Princeton University have discovered that electromagnetic radiation from decorative magnets stuck to refrigerator doors "radiated" the food inside thereby massively increasing the probability of cancer in test mice used in the study.
St. Augustine Find - Huge Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT - Message claims that attached photographs show a 15 foot long Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake caught at St. Augustine, Florida.
Black in the White House Virus Hoax
Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:45:00 GMT - Message warns that an email attachment named "Black in the White House" or "Black Muslim in the White House" contains a damaging computer virus that can destroy the hard drive of the infected computer.
1954 Home Computer Hoax
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:03:00 GMT - Caption accompanying a widely circulated image claims that the picture depicts how scientists in 1954 imagined a home computer set-up would look in 2004.
BlackBerry RIM Inactive Account Hoax
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:57:00 GMT - Message circulating via BlackBerry Messenger, purporting to be from Research In Motion (RIM), claims that, due to a server problem, the recipient must resend the message to all his or her contacts or the account will remain inactive and contact information will be lost.
Free Blackberry Storm for Forwarding Hoax
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:16:00 GMT - Message claims that Blackberry is giving away free phones to those who forward the email to eight or more people.
Resignation Of Barack Obama Virus Hoax
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:10:00 GMT - Message warns recipients not to open an email with a subject or attachment titled "Resignation Of Barack Obama" or "Postcard From Bejing" because it contains a virus that will destroy the hard drive on the infected computer.
Five Headed Cobra Hoax Images
Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:52:00 GMT - Circulating images supposedly depict a five-headed cobra found at Kukke Subrahmanya, a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Kevin Rudd Fire the Cattle Guards Hoax
Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:16:00 GMT - Message claims that, upon hearing that there were over 10,000 "cattle guards" in NSW and Queensland, then Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ordered that half of the "guards" be fired immediately because he mistakenly assumed that the cattle guards were actually human guards rather than simply steel grate devices placed on roadways to restrict the movement of cattle and other livestock.
AOL Update Billing Information Phishing Scam
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:45:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from AOL, claims that, due to a payment processing failure, the recipient's AOL service will be blocked unless he or she updates payment details within 24 hours by following a link in the message.
Baby Manuela Email Forwarding Charity Hoax
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:06:00 GMT - Message claims that you can help pay medical costs for baby Manuela, a child with a rare disease who needs an operation, just by forwarding the email to at least three people.
Rehana 27 From Leicister Hacker Warning Hoax
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:17:00 GMT - Message warns users not to add 27 year old Rehana from "leicister" because she is a hacker.
Deaths From Free Perfume Samples Hoax
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:51:00 GMT - Messages circulating via Facebook, SMS and email claim that seven women have died after inhaling free perfume samples sent to them in the mail.
Abduction Alert Message For Eight Year Old Girl From West Valley City Utah
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:56:00 GMT - Alert message circulating via Facebook and other websites claims that an 8 year girl in West Valley City, Utah was abducted by two men driving a white sedan with the licence plate 9770J or 977AJ.
Apple iPhone and iPad Giveaway Spam on Facebook
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:42:00 GMT - Messages circulating rapidly around Facebook claim that you can receive a free Apple iPhone 4G or an an Apple iPad by following a link and signing up on a third party website.
Ashley Flores Missing Child Hoax
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:07:00 GMT - Email forward claims that 13-year-old Ashley Flores is missing from Philadelphia.
Bristol Zoo Car Park Attendant Hoax
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:34:00 GMT - Message claims that a man posing as a car park attendant at Bristol Zoo collected unauthorised parking fees from zoo visitors for 25 years before absconding to Spain to live in luxury on the proceeds of his illegal activities.
Converted Grain Silo Apartment Photographs
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:50:00 GMT - Message claims that a series of attached photographs depict an old grain silo that has been relocated to Niftynev Homestead in Shane Park NSW and converted to a modern, well appointed apartment.
Bill Cosby Write-In Candidate For President In 2012 Hoax
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:35:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that US comedian Bill Cosby is intending to run for President in the 2012 elections. The message supposedly outlines Cosby's platform for reform should he become President.
Two Suns - Star Aderoid Hoax
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:36:00 GMT - Message claims that the star "Aderoid" will move close to the Earth in June 2010 and will appear as large as the Sun to the naked eye.
Cannot Create Windows Folder Named Con
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:24:00 GMT - Message claims that not even Microsoft and Bill Gates can explain why it is impossible to create a folder named "CON" on a Windows based computer.
Old Woman and The Smashed Car Window Abduction Warning Hoax
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:49:00 GMT - Message claims that a violent male criminal is attempting to abduct women at the Galleria Shopping Centre in Perth Western Australia by pretending to be an old woman.
Emiliano Briones Ronquillo Prayer Request Message
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:27:00 GMT - Message circulating via Facebook and other social networking websites asks for prayers for two year old Emiliano Briones Ronquillo.
Commonwealth Bank Phishing Scam - Online Access Suspended Message
Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:50:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from Australia's Commonwealth Bank, claims that the recipient's online account access has been suspended until he or she verifies identity and account details via a link in the message.
Facebook Deactivated Account Spam
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:28:00 GMT - Message purporting to be from Facebook, claims that the user's Facebook account has been deactivated and urges him or her to follow a link to reactivate the account.
Free Starlight Cruise For Forwarding Hoax
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:38:00 GMT - Email claims that you can enter a competition to win a four night cruise for two people from South Africa's Starlight Cruises simply by forwarding the message to ten people.
Remus Rudd Hanged Horse Thief Hoax
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:22:00 GMT - Circulating story claims that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's great-great Uncle Remus was hanged as a horse thief and train robber in 1889 and that the Prime Minister's staff answered a query about this politically unfortunate ancestral connection with a piece of classic political spin that attempted to present Uncle Remus's nefarious activities in a positive light.
General Cosgrove Radio Interview Hoax
Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:53:00 GMT - Message claims that Australia’s General Peter Cosgrove made a remark about a female interviewer being "equipped to be a prostitute" during an interview on ABC radio.
Liquid Mountaineering Video - Walking on Water
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:34:00 GMT - Viral video supposedly shows young men participating in a "new sport" in which they apparently run on water with the aid of special water proof footwear.
Thirty-Two AA Batteries From One 6-Volt Lantern Battery Video
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:32:00 GMT - Widely circulated video supposedly shows how to save money by extracting 32 AA batteries from one 6-volt lantern battery.
Missing Teen Alert - Kelsey Ray (Not a Hoax)
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:29:00 GMT - Message provides information about sixteen year old Kelsey Nicole Ray who want missing from Superior, Montana on 30th May 2010.
Muslim Sign in Houston Mall Protest Message - The Martyrdom of Imam Ali
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:25:00 GMT - Protest email claims that a sign posted on the door of a Muslim owned shop in Houston in September 2009, honoured one of the September 11 hijackers who flew the aircraft into the World Trade Center.
Snake Pulling "Cow" Photograph
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:50:00 GMT - Email claims that an attached photograph shows a large snake dragging the body of a cow out of a gorge waterhole.
Motorcycle Inside Volkswagen Accident Photographs
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:32:00 GMT - Email forward that includes photographs showing a Volkswagen car with a motorcycle wedged inside it, claims that the images show the end result of an accident that killed three people. The images reportedly depict a display featured at a motorcycle fair.
Not Able to Deliver UPS Package Malware Email
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:27:00 GMT - Emails purporting to be from delivery company, UPS, claim that a package sent by the recipient could not be delivered. The messages instruct the recipient to open an attachment to print out an invoice.
Dust-Off Warning Email
Mon, 31 May 2010 05:13:00 GMT - Email from a grieving father outlines the danger of inhaling Dust-Off computer cleaner, after his son died as a result of "huffing" the product.
Compuserve Database Upgrade Phishing Scam
Mon, 31 May 2010 01:26:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from online service provider CompuServe, claims that the recipient must reply immediately with his or her CompuServe login details or risk having the account closed.
Plagiarized Poem - Why Computers Sometimes Crash! by Dr. Seuss
Wed, 26 May 2010 13:23:00 GMT - An amusing poem about computing that has circulated widely online and via email is attributed to American writer, Dr Seuss.
Coca-Cola Online Promo Advance Fee Scam
Wed, 26 May 2010 07:24:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be an official prize notification document from Coca-Cola, claims that the recipient has won 950,000.00 GPB in the "Coca-Cola Company 2010 online Promo".
Kevin Carter Pulitzer Prize Photograph
Wed, 26 May 2010 00:02:00 GMT - Email with a disturbing image of a starving child being shadowed by a vulture claims that the photograph won a Pulitzer Prize for Photojournalist, Kevin Carter.
LeBleu Family Prayer Request Message
Tue, 25 May 2010 02:47:00 GMT - Message circulating via social networking websites and email asks recipients to offer prayers for the Mike LeBleu family who lost four of their daughters in a house fire in May 2010.
Distracting Beach Babes Facebook Malware Attack
Tue, 25 May 2010 00:39:00 GMT - A rogue Facebook Application is posting links on Facebook Walls that supposedly open a video showing "Distracting Beach Babes".
Mother Tiger Nurses Piglets Email
Mon, 24 May 2010 06:00:00 GMT - Email forward that includes photographs of a tiger suckling several tiger-costumed piglets claims that the baby pigs were given to the mother tiger to counteract her depression after losing her own cubs.
Image Showing a Kayak in the Mouth of a Whale
Mon, 24 May 2010 05:20:00 GMT - Email claims that an attached image depicts a kayak caught in the open mouth of a whale as it surfaces to feed.
Becoming a Father or Mother Facebook Group Pedophile Warning
Mon, 24 May 2010 00:39:00 GMT - Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to join the group titled "becoming a father or mother was the greatest gift of my life" because it is operated by a group of pedophiles intent on accessing your Facebook photographs.
Michael Verster Missing Child Alert
Fri, 21 May 2010 06:31:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that 9 year old Michael Verster is missing from his home in Pinetown, South Africa.
Walmart Fire Charity Hoax - Sad Walmart Story
Fri, 21 May 2010 02:25:00 GMT - Email claims that Yahoo (or AOL) will help pay the medical expenses of a child badly burnt in a Walmart fire if the message is forwarded to others.
Microsoft Email Beta Test Hoax Continues
Fri, 21 May 2010 02:25:00 GMT - Revamped version of the Microsoft email beta test hoax includes "testimonies" and a bank account screenshot of supposed money received. The message claims that Microsoft will send money to anybody who forwards it to others.
Cessna Citation Engines Damaged by Volcanic Ash Hoax
Thu, 20 May 2010 09:32:00 GMT - Email that features a series of attached photographs depicting a severely damaged jet engine claims that the damage was caused by the aircraft flying through volcanic ash.
Audri King Prayer Request
Tue, 18 May 2010 05:13:00 GMT - Message that circulates via Facebook, MySpace and email asks recipients to pray for two year old Audri (or Audrin) King who has cancer.
FIFA 2010 World Cup Lottery Scam
Mon, 17 May 2010 03:56:00 GMT - Message purporting to be a "winning notification" from international football association FIFA, claims that the recipient has won two million eight hundred thousand dollars in the FIFA 2010 World Cup Lottery.
McDonald's Ball Pit Death Hoax
Mon, 17 May 2010 00:41:00 GMT - Email forward claims that 3-year-old Kevin Archer died after being pricked by a heroin filled hypodermic needle left in a McDonald's ball pit.
Cold Water Causes Cancer Warning Message
Wed, 12 May 2010 02:40:00 GMT - Message claims that drinking cold water after a meal will solidify "oily stuff" present in the food consumed and will lead to cancer.
Letter Z To Be Removed from the Alphabet Hoax
Wed, 12 May 2010 01:23:00 GMT - Message claims that the "English Language Central Commission (ELCC)" has decided to remove the letter "Z" from the English Alphabet from June 1st.
Killer House Plant Warning
Tue, 11 May 2010 04:39:00 GMT - Message claims that an indoor plant that is commonly kept in homes and offices is so poisonous that it can kill a child in less than a minute and an adult in 15 minutes. The message, which comes with a photograph of the "killer plant", also warns that touching the plant and then rubbing your eyes can cause permanent blindness.
Refugee Monthly Allowance From Australian Government Hoax
Mon, 10 May 2010 01:59:00 GMT - Protest emails claim that refugees receive a substantially higher monthly payment from the Australian government than do Australian pensioners.
iTunes Gift Certificate Trojan Email
Mon, 10 May 2010 00:43:00 GMT - Email claims that the recipient has received an iTunes Gift Certificate worth $50.00 and instructs him or her to open an attached file to access a certificate code.
Russian K-7 Heavy Bomber Images
Tue, 04 May 2010 03:48:00 GMT - Circulating message claims that attached images depict a K-7, an exceptionally large aircraft built in Russia during the 1930's.
Paypal New Message Phishing Scam
Sat, 01 May 2010 10:53:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be a "new message" from Paypal claims that an error has been detected in the recipient's Paypal account and he or she must submit an attached form verifying his or her details or risk having the account suspended.
Marzipan Frosting Babies Hoax Email
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:26:00 GMT - Message claims that attached photographs show cake-frosting babies made from marzipan.
Help Nirosha Silva By Forwarding Hoax
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:25:00 GMT - Email claims that, every time the message is forwarded, AOL will donate money to help Nirosha Silva pay medical bills for her seriously injured husband.
Shark Behind Scuba Divers Photo Hoax
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:08:00 GMT - Email claims that an attached image showing a large shark very close behind a scuba-diving couple is a real photograph taken during a family holiday in Australia.
Incredible Cave Village Photographs
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:02:00 GMT - Message claims that a series of photographs showing incredible "cave" dwellings cut in to natural cone-shaped rock formations depict a village in Afghanistan.
Cell Phone Gun Warning
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:43:00 GMT - Email warns that guns disguised as cell phones have been discovered and that the devices may pose a security threat at high risk locations such as airports.
Gmail Deleting Unused Accounts Hoax
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:12:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be an official notification from webmail service Gmail, claims that the user's Gmail account will be deleted if he or she does not forward the message to other contacts.
Punjab National Bank Updated Email Address Phishing Scam
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:48:00 GMT - Email, purporting to be from India's Punjab National Bank claims that the recipient's account email address has been updated. It instructs the recipient to fill in an attached form to restore the account if he or she feels that the change was unauthorized.
Acid Rain Warning Hoax
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:49:00 GMT - Message warns recipients that there is a possibility of dangerous acid rain falling between the 20th and 28th of the month as indicated by dark circles appearing around the moon.
Cocoa Mulch Toxic to Dogs Warning Email
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 03:32:00 GMT - Email forward warns that Cocoa Mulch can be harmful to dogs.
Chewing Gum and Helium Experiment Video
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:56:00 GMT - Circulating video supposedly shows young men floating above the ground and jumping safely from a high bridge solely with the aid of a chewing gum bubble filled with helium.
Progesterex - Sterility Date Rape Drug Hoax
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:36:00 GMT - Email claims that a sterilization pill called Progesterex is being mixed with the date rape drug Rohypnol to facilitate sexual assaults that leave the victim sterile.

How To Break Web Software - A look at security vulnerabilities in web software. Video- (Large, but worth, (a must), watching video).

Visit the UK Passport website issue UK passports to British nationals living in the UK.  Our website is here to help you with your passport application.

National Lottery, (United Kingdom), scam (fraudulent) emails are increasing at an alarming rate.

Get Safe Online. Expert advice for everyone. Will help you protect yourself against internet threats. The site is sponsored by government and leading businesses working together to provide a free, public service.

Rip-off Report Victim of a consumer Rip-off? Want justice? Rip-off Report' is a worldwide consumer reporting Website & Publication, by consumers, for consumers, to file & document complaints about companies or individuals who ripoff consumers.

SpoofStick is a simple browser, (Internet Explorer or Firefox), extension that helps users detect spoofed (fake) websites. A spoofed website is typically made to look like a well known, branded site (like ebay.com or citibank.com) with a slightly different or confusing URL. The attacker then tries to trick people into going to the spoofed site by sending out fake email messages or posting links in public places, hoping that some percentage of users won't notice the incorrect URL and give away important information. This practice is sometimes known as phishing".

Reporting Spam SpamCop parses reported email, sending warning information to the internet service provider responsible for hosting the services used by the spammer (web sites and email sending sites). SpamCop also uses the information to generate SpamCop's free blocking list. Unfortunately, this is an ongoing battle. Spammers adapt quickly and persistently. Report spam and help SpamCop turn the tide. SpamCop makes this otherwise slow and technical task quick and easy. The SpamCop reporting service is free.   More...

Toasted Spam  Spam reports, Phishing scams, 419 scams, etc... More spam related links

FaceBook Clickjacking. This is a Facebook threat tricking users into “liking” a page within Facebook, then suggests that page to your friends. The “liked” page may contain malicious links to non-secure sites outside of Facebook. It also damages the security of your reputation by posting to your profile that you “liked” this page, when in reality you never did.  More Information Google search for Facebook Clickjacking

What is "mole" reporting? SpamCop Mole reporting was an experiment that presented many problems in the operations and integrity of SpamCop, so is mostly being disabled. Reports from users who choose to be mole reporters will count only in the statistics and aggregate counts. Reports are not sent and can only be viewed by SpamCop administrators. Mole reports do not count in the stats used to determine listing and delisting of IP addresses in the SpamCop Blocking List. As spam defenses and spammers become more sophisticated, many smart spammers have developed very sophisticated defenses against being detected. One of the spammer's strategies is to quickly and effectively remove anyone from their mailing lists who files a spam complaint (until they want to get revenge, and then the use these "remove lists" differently). This is generally (although not always) good for the person filing the complaint, but it is bad for spam defense in general, since these activists are the only ones identifying the problem. By removing the "trouble makers", spammers too often slip "under the radar" and appear to be legitimate senders, even though the majority (or entirety) of the victims don't want the mail (they are just the ones who don't bother to make waves). More...

The Asian Domain name - trademark scam  Named as the The Asian Domain name - trademark scam because so far only received this from Asia. It will probably spread to other countries soon (If it hasn't already).  Basically it works like this: You have a domain name. You are alerted that a competitor (or potential defrauder) has applied for domain names that contain your domain name but with extensions such as ,asia, .cn etc.  You now have the opportunity to protect yourself by buying these names first.  Sounds innocent enough? Sure, but since when have you heard of having to apply for a domain name? Its either available or not, the other company could register it anywhere without going through a human.  So best case scenario, someone gets to dump some obscure domain extensions off to you each year (at your expense of course) by using deceptive fear tactics. Basically scare you into buying something you wouldn't normally buy.  Or #2: The company isn't legit and they are just phishing for your credit card info. For Domains  see Top websites. Domains Top Address. Find or sell domain names. Want to sell a Domain Name? Want to make money from a unused domain name you own?  Only pay on a sale. Need to find a domain name for your business? Search now!

PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology. Report eBay spoof emails to spoof@ebay.com  Report spoof PayPal emails to spoof@paypal.com

Check Currency Converter for guidance of how much items may cost in other currency's.

Top ten scams to look out for Office of Fair Trading launches scams awareness

Fraud - Hoax Busters News about Fraud Prevention, Information and News about Fraud Online. Internet Fraud, Mail Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Phishing, Phone Fraud.

DTI CHARITY SUPPORT PUBLISHING SCAMBUSTING GUIDELINES

A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that involves paying returns to investors out of the money raised from subsequent investors, rather than from profits generated by any real business. A Ponzi scheme offers high short-term returns in order to entice new investors, whose money is needed to fund payouts to earlier investors, and to lure its victims into ever-bigger risks.

Ransomware.Usually a viral type of software that requests payment to remove the virus.

Safelist & Blaster Reports & Warnings    Joolrods Business Forums. At Joolrods Business Forums you will find Scam Alerts and General Business Forums.

SPIM & SPIT (SPIM, SPam using Instant Messaging), is another new spamming technique, the difference in this case being that the spam is delivered through Instant Messaging rather than email. It's not as common as email spam. According to a report from Ferris Research, 500 million IM spam were sent in 2003, twice the level of 2002. As it becomes more common, SPIMcould affect businesses in the same way that email spam does now, creating security problems and costing time and money. SPIM stands for Spam over Internet Telephony. It's essentially like spam email, only rather than getting unwanted messages in your inbox, they're left on your voicemail. It can happen if you're using a phone connected to the Internet, something more and more people are choosing to do. VoIP addresses or may hack into a computer used to route VoIP calls. And, because calls routed over IP are much more difficult to trace, there's a far greater potential for fraud. Links to Instant Messaging Service. VoIP, STUN, TURN, NAT and ICE, SBC, Session Border Controllers and SIP Technologies

Pump and Dump. (Wikipedia,) (also known as "stock dump" and "hype and dump manipulation") is a term used to describe a form of financial fraud that typically involves artificially inflating the price of a stock or other security through untrue or exaggerated promotion (creating artificial demand), in order to sell stock, previously purchased cheaply, at the inflated price. When the promotion stops or flaws in the promotion are exposed, the artificial demand is removed, causing a collapse in the price of the investment, leaving many investors out of pocket.

Internet Merchants (IMA) Association The Internet Merchants Association (IMA) is a nonprofit (501c6) trade association for companies involved in internet commerce. IMA was founded to provide internet commerce companies with proper knowledge and education as well as best business practices in the ever-changing world of e-commerce. Through discussion and the exchange of ideas, IMA provides a base where companies benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of our membership as a whole

Credit/Debit Card FRAUD. Telephone scam, they know most your details,  read about it here.

Wardriving A technique involving driving around with a wireless-equipped laptop computer to detect accessible wireless network access points, Sometimes looking Access Points (AP's)  which may also be know as Hot Spots for Wi-Fi conection etc. Some wardrivers do engage in malicious activity while other wardrivers is typically log and collect information from and about the Access Points (AP's) they find while driving. It's not illegal and anyone with a wireless network is vulnerable. WAP, WML, Wireless Markup Language, Wireless links, Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, PixeCode, PDF414, Semacode, Datamatrix, radio with links about Wireless Security Issues

Dial up scams Beware this one can result in expensive telephone bills. The scams change the way your computer connects to the internet, usually when accessing premium content websites. The sites, which aren't necessarily pornographic, will ask you to install software to facilitate downloading. Accepting installs a dialler that replaces your default Internet connection with a premium rate telephone number.

Spoofing The chief aims of e-mail spoofings include: causing maximum embarrassment for the owner of the spoofed address; to hide the source of virus-laden emails; or to obtain sensitive information from spam recipients.

E-mail spoofing can occur in different guises, but all have a similar result: the user receives e-mail that appears to have originated from one source when it actually was sent from another source.

Phishing is a type of internet fraud designed to trick the recipient into giving up confidential information such as bank account numbers, passwords, user ID's or Social Security numbers. The word Phishing comes from the idea that these con artists send out the email message as the bait to a sea of internet users. The email are usually spam and contain a link to logs-on to a Domain Address, (URL), that address is directed to a fake Spoof websites. Phishing website that will look and feel like the genuine website. Do not click on such  links.

Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails

Pharming Attacks. It's related to Phishing.. Pharming Attacks hijack Internet domain Name Servers so that when your browser logs-on to a Domain Address, (URL), that address is directed to a fake Spoof websites,  Phishing website that will look and feel like the genuine website. These attacks are hoping to obtains sensitive information such as password and bank details. Secure Sites that use Secure Socket Layers should have protection against this. Anti-Phishing Working Group           Phishing Report

Firefox 2 Release Candidate 1 (RC 1) contains a built anti-phishing feature which warns users when they encounter Web forgeries, and offers to return the user to their home page. You can test the feature at this test site.

Microsoft Anti-phishing White Paper. A Brief Description. The focus of this white paper is to describe the basic workings of a new capability, the Microsoft' Phishing Filter, that will be included in the upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7.

PhishFighting. Fight back and take down the Phishers. Enter phishers URL to Report it.

Federal Trade Commission, Phishing Quick Facts How Not to Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam

FTC's Identity Theft website   FTC spam information If you get spam email that you think is deceptive, forward it to spam@uce.gov. The FTC uses the spam stored in this database to pursue law enforcement actions against people who send deceptive email.

SiteAdvisor. We test the Web to help keep you safe from spyware, spam, viruses and online scams.

Scary Banking Scams. Scammers have developed a new way to control your computer remotely. And that can only be bad news for your bank balance. It sounds like something from a James Bond movie. Eastern European criminals ‘harvesting’ thousands of computers across the UK, infected with a special virus allowing them to control the computer and access all sorts of personal information.

GetNetWise. Accessing the Internet through a broadband or high speed Internet connection at home really enhances the online experience. However, broadband users should take extra precautions to secure their computer and their computer files. The speed at which information can be transferred to and from your computer and the fact that it stays connected to the Internet for long periods of time makes your it a more likely target for hackers than dial-up Internet users. By taking some basic precautions and using a few simple tools, you can do your part to protect cyberspace from hackers. At the same time, you'll also protect your computer and your information from theft, misuse and destruction. GetNetWise Main page


Cut down eBay monopoly and the sale of counterfeit goods ' Sign this petition There is a massive silent minority, out there, that have suffered injustice or have lost money through eBay and their sister company PayPal. It is silent because there is no one and nowhere where one could place a complaint.

New PayPal phishing scam uncovered   The email, which purports to come PayPal, claims that the recipient's account has been the subject of fraudulent activity. However, unlike normal Phishing emails, there is no internet link or response address. Instead, the email directs the recipient to call a phone number and verify their details. When dialled, users are greeted by an automated voice saying: "Welcome to account verification. Please type your 16 digit card number." Once the credit card details are entered, the scammer is free to steal the credit information for their own use. Spyware analysts SophosLabs are warning users not to respond to the email. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos said "Though it's an American telephone number, the fact that PayPal is used globally means that anyone could potentially be tricked into making the call." More SpyWare Removal Links.

PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology.


Yahoo! ID Fraud Centre: Identity theft is one of the UK's fastest growing crimes and is affecting more and more people. Find out everything you should know about identity fraud, plus what you can do to help protect yourself.

Yahoo Security information and advice

Yahoo Hacking.  Social Engineering, Phishing information

Yahoo Reporting Password Scams

Be on your guard against Internet fraudsters.

General rule: Delete any Spam, (junk email, unsolicited emails,  un-request emails). Use Spam Filters to help remove unwanted emails.

DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS IN A SPAMMERS MESSAGE.

Common frauds include:-

Spoof websites and email scams (known as Phishing)

A lot of Major banks, Credit Card operators, e-Commerce Sites, Visa, PayPal, (PayPal Support Club), and eBay, (also many other websites), have suffer from Phishing. This is where people were directed to a fraudulent website that is identical to the companies'sites in the hope that they will supply details so they can be used illegally.

Fraudsters create authentic looking, but false, faked or'spoof'websites. Their purpose is to request users to enter personal information such as passwords and memorable information. This information will be re-used to access their accounts and transfer monies to the fraudsters account. They may also use your details to carry out Identity theft and apply for credit or goods using your account details causing you a large amount of debit.

You may even receive spoof emails from Banks for which you are not a member of.

If you receive such an email, please do not access any link contained within it or provide any log on details.

Anti-Phishing Working Group           Phishing Report     Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails

Email scams that claim to offer you additional income.

This scam involves a third party asking you to receive or pay funds into your account on the understanding that you then transfer the funds on to another account or overseas. In return, they offer you a commission - however you will not receive payment for your involvement and as a result of any participation you may have, you will automatically become involved in subsequent Police investigations. Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails

Email scams that claim you have won a Lottery prize. ( Even for Lottery's you have not even entered for. )

This scam involves a third party making contact to advise that you have won a substantial amount of money in a lottery draw. If you reply the third party then asks you for bank account details and other such personal information to allow for the funds to be transferred to you, occasionally they may also ask for you to arrange payment of a handling fee. These scenarios are not genuine and you will lose any money you pay and your personal information, Identity theft, may be used in other fraud.

Advance fee or'419 Fraud'.

These are unsolicited letters and emails offering the recipient a generous reward for helping to move a large balance of funds, usually in US Dollars. These funds claim to be anything from corporate profits accumulated bribes unspent Government funds to unclaimed funds from a deceased person.

The fraudsters are after your banking details. The transactions typically require the recipient to pay a fee/tax/bribe to complete the deal. Any advance fee you provide will be lost and your personal information, Identity theft, may be used in other fraud.

Virus hoax emails.

Some email exploiting the concerns of others. For example emailed warnings about computer viruses may be hoaxes they may be designed to cause concern and disrupt businesses. They may request payment for Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities. Always check the story out by visiting an Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities site before forwarding them to friends and colleagues.

Messages which imply cures for medical conditions.

These could supply expensive and untested items which could cause you problems and unwanted side effects. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

These could supply a diluted version, (or versions that are too strong), of a medicine which could cause you problems and unwanted side effects. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

They may not be able or willing to support you if you have any unwanted side effects. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

They may not be able or willing to supply you with the correct dosage for you. If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

The medicine they provide may be addictive. Consult a Qualified Doctor.

If you have any medical problems consult a Qualified Doctor.

Suspicious phone calls.

Across the financial services industry a number of customers have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to be from a card scheme (i.e. Visa or MasterCard). The caller then persuades the customer to give information about their credit card, including the security code found on the back of the card.

Most legitimate banks etc. do not contact credit card customers direct neither do they ask for any security information regarding cards.

If you receive a telephone call like this you shouldn't respond to it, nor should you give the caller any of the card security information they ask for.

Messages stating that you can make a large amount of money without much work.

Do not believe these. They are trying to dupe you out of information or money. Ask yourself  "Who's given going to give me money for nothing?".

Click Here to view Typical Scam emails, Phishing emails.

PC Security Software Protection Range. Anti-virus, Firewall, Privacy Defender, Spam Shield, Popup Blocker, Delete files PERMANENTLY, etc...

Anti-Phishing Working Group           Phishing Report

FTC Identity Theft Help Site

FireFox Browser A Mozilla project, empowers you to browse faster, more safely and more efficiently than with any other browser.

Internet Watch Foundation Site Index (Legal issues. Reports illegal and offensive Internet Issues.)

SafeSurf Creating a Safe Internet Without Censorship Help Us Accomplish This Goal.

EFF is a nonprofit group of passionate people ' lawyers, volunteers, and visionaries ' working to protect your digital rights.

Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Rules") (As Approved by ICANN on October 24, 1999)
http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp-rules-24oct99.htm   or   http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrp-rules-24oct99.htm

Domain Name Transfer's ICANN Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy.

UKReg Domain Name Dispute Policy

Nominet Disputes account all registrations in the .uk Top Level Domains.

Domain Name law (Sedo)

Web Site Content Theft

eSecurity4Britain Inform, educate and provide protective measures to ensure small businesses can use the internet to operate their businesses - with security.

7Safe is an Information Security services firm offering a diverse portfolio of services including security training & certification, penetration testing, computer forensics and risk management (including BS 7799).

CERT' Coordination Center (CERT/CC) is a center of Internet security expertise.

Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

Check premium rate numbers icstis, Independent Committee for the Supervision of Standards of the Telephone Information Services- the premium rate services regulator.

Micrsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool

SquareTrade eBay User Support. Trouble with a transaction? SquareTrade can help you resolve issues independently or through professional mediation.

eBay Safe Harbor - SafeHarbor is eBay's safety resource and protective arm, and should be used for eBay fraud issues only. Fraud reports and insurance claims may be filed through Safe Harbor.

Federal Trade Commission - As part of an international group of consumer protection agencies, the FTC monitors an online complaint site called econsumers.gov. Although they do not resolve individual consumer problems, complaints are used to help investigate fraud, and can lead to law enforcement action.

National Fraud Information Center - The NFIC helps consumers distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent promotions in cyberspace and route reports of suspected fraud to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Click fraud happens when the actions of people, computer programs or other method are used to to reduce the budgets used by advertises who use Pay Per Click methods to promote their website/s. For more information about Pay Per Click and Click fraud view Methods of Internet adverting

Click Fraud helpful links WhosClickingWho        Clicklab        ClickDetective

Virus Spreaders also spread emails and messages throughout the Internet to get you to delete files you need, thus creating havoc for your system. These are probably hoaxes.
Resources for validating virus/ hoax information:    McAfee        V Myths        Symantec        F-Secure

Otelo (United Kingdom) is also known as the Office of the Telecommunications Ombudsman. An Ombudsman Service for public communication providers and their customers.

Greplaw Geeks, Laws and everything in between.

eBay Help about how to spot a Spoof emails

Reporting eBay Account Theft, If you feel your account has been compromised, please report it.

eBay Safe Trading Tips

eBay Security Center

PayPal Security Center

View the PayPal Support Club. Review and helpful links, coding examples, warnings, other shopping cart links, etc. PayPal is a on-link banking system that allows website owners to integrate shopping cart technology into their site.  Find out more, includes links to helpful site about PayPal shopping cart technology.

Mobile Industry Crime Action Forum. An organisation set up by the United Kingdom mobile telecommunications industry, including mobile handset manufacturers, to address the issues of mobile phone theft. More ForumsTelecom, Phones and Mobile Phones also view WAP, WML, Wireless Markup Language, Wireless links, Wi-Fi, BlueTooth, PixeCode, PDF414, Semacode, Datamatrix, radio.

How to Track a Stolen Laptop  Adeona Open Source system for tracking the location of your lost or stolen laptop                         "Help! I Got Scammed Online!"

 

National Fraud Authority (NFA). Established as an Executive Agency of The Attorney General's Office (AGO)  to take forward the Government's response to fraud,  NFA works with private, public and third sector organisations to increase protection for the UK economy from the harm caused by fraud, and to create a more hostile environment for fraudsters, both home and abroad.

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) provides high quality legal and strategic policy advice and support to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers).

Financial Fraud Action UK

Consumer Direct

Be Card Smart Online

Get Safe Online

The Fraud Advisory Panel

Identity Theft

DirectGov on Fraud

Video Scams, etc 

Check for rubbish service

Spam Filters

Anti-Virus Software Tools & Utilities

Also read Methods of Internet adverting

FireWall's

SpyWare Removal

Diagnostics and Security with more Phishing information

Backup/File Compression Data Recovery

Protect your Usernames and passwords. Protect your system 

Disaster Recovery Planning. So how good is your Disaster Recovery Planning?

Web Master Tools and Utilities

Police United Kingdom UK Police Service portal.

Terrorist Activity Report Them Here (FBI) Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Stop and report terrorists United States of America

CRIMESTOPPERS United Kingdom. Call anonymously with information about crime. 

MI5 the official website of the UK Security Service (MI5) are responsible for protecting against threats to United Kingdom National Security, such as terrorism and international terrorism.  If you know something about a threat to National Security, STOP and report terrorists.

Also view our Anti-Virus section Anti-Spywear section, Diagnostics and Security sections and Web Master Tools and Utilities and Protect your Usernames and passwords. Protect your system

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