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Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by alhaji000(m): 3:20pm On Dec 08, 2012 |
Online Christmas shopping is expected to grow 22.4 percent alone this year to as much as $146 billion. ICTCatalogue.com compiled together, Top 12 christmas scams to watch out for during this holiday. Social Media Scams — [/b]Scammers use Twitter and Facebook. Friend’s accounts can get hacked so watch for fake alerts that install “holiday deal” apps that steal private data. Twitter ads can lead to fake websites that look authentic but then ask for your credit card information. [b]Malicious Mobile Apps — An estimated 33 percent of apps ask for more information than they need such as access to your contacts or location. Be careful to check reviews on the smartphone’s store because a malicious app may be designed to steal your information or even send out premium-rate text messages without your knowledge. Travel Scams — Phony travel webpages with beautiful pictures and rock-bottom prices are used to get you to hand over your financial details. The FBI recently warned travelers of a hotel Wi-Fi scam in which a malicious pop-up ad prompts computer users to install a popular software product before connecting to their hotel Wi-Fi. Holiday Spam/Phishing — Spam emails will take on holiday themes advertising cheap Rolex watches and pharmaceuticals. Never click on the included links. The New iPad, iPhone 5, And Other Hot Holiday Gift Scams — Phony ads and contests for the latest products will install malware or attempt to steal information. Skype Message Scare — There is a new Skype message scam that attempts to infect computers and even hold your files for ransom. The threat appears as a Skype instant message with the scam line “Lol is this your new profile pic?”. If you click on the included link, a Trojan downloads onto your hard drive, blasts the dangerous link to all of your contacts, and can even try to extort money from some PC users to regain access to their files. Bogus Gift Cards — Scammers will get you to “purchase” fraudulent gift cards that will not work. Holiday SMiShing — “SMiSishing” is phishing via text message. The scammer tries to lure you into revealing information or performing an action you normally wouldn’t do by pretending to be a legitimate organization. Be wary of text messages that supposedly come from your bank and want you to verify personal information or visit a website. Phony E-tailers – Phony e-commerce sites, that appear real, try to lure you into typing in your credit card number and other personal details, often by promoting great deals. For example, electronics repair store harborelectronics.net had a copycat store at harborelectronics.com that stole their credit cards. Fake Charities — Scammers will copycat real charities such as the Red Cross. One man ran a bogus charity for the “U.S. Navy Veterans Association” and gathered $2 million from donors over five years! Dangerous e-Cards — Most e-cards are safe, but there are some that will install trojan viruses. Make sure your family members are actually sending you e-cards and that the e-card comes from a well known legitimate source. Phony Classifieds — Phony offers ask for too much personal information or ask you to wire funds via Western Union. If you’re going to purchase an item or apply for a job, try to do it in person in a public place. Pay in cash and never agree to pay for an item before receiving it. Remember to have some sort of antivirus or anti-malware installed not only on your computer but also on your tablet or smartphone. These tips for discovering common internet scams should help you during the holiday shopping season. Merry Christmas! SOURCE:- http://ictcatalogue.com/top-twelve-12-christmas-internet-scams-to-watch-out-for 2 Likes
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Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Nobody: 3:31pm On Dec 08, 2012 |
Thanks for the info |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Francheezy(m): 5:36pm On Dec 08, 2012 |
tnx..mahn |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Emmyk(m): 11:47pm On Dec 08, 2012 |
Ten queue |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Maleeq(m): 1:28pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Nice one! |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Joe50(m): 2:26pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Wow... after getting to a month i finally unban i no no weytin i do sha... make i no talk any tin now b4 dey ban me again cos i knw no weytin i do b4 |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Elgaxton(m): 2:32pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
very useful info... thanks |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Nobody: 2:40pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Nigerian companies promos! |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Cutekid54: 2:40pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
u try sha, thanx |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by onyxo76(m): 2:55pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
good info. |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by SpicyMimi(f): 3:10pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Joe50: Wow... after getting to a month i finally unban i no no weytin i do sha...lol You derailing this thread, you might get banned for this. |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by mrrock: 3:11pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
There's nothing new here. |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by kokoye(m): 3:12pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
We should be able to make a xmas song out of this...ideas anyone?? The twelve scams of christmas - (Nigerian) style ...and this isnt meant to be funny 1 Like |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by fittty(m): 3:18pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by salolo(m): 3:29pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by annastacie: 3:47pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
tanks mr/mrs informant |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Abyjah: 4:16pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
One more... Watchout for girls you wooed and they refused only for them to now turn around and agree or start wooing you. Mark my word, it's a scam. Infact, it's April fool in December, by January 2nd you'll be O.Y.O and the girl will be M.I.A. 2 Likes |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by olusenny: 4:25pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
kokoye: We should be able to make a xmas song out of this...ideas anyone?? |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Livebetalife(f): 4:27pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Nice 1 |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by liyalla(m): 4:52pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
hope say "Nairaland xmas thread scams" no go dey oooh! |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by vanstanzy(m): 4:54pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Thank you very much for the 411. |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by korrej(m): 5:17pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
WATCHOUT FOR eMpTyheN AND OTHERS...HAPPY XMAS IN ADVANCE!!! |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Ycbgroup: 5:20pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Great information for online shoppers |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by pendusky(m): 5:24pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by kedukc(m): 6:14pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
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Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by esuafraid: 6:22pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Good Info.......Keep it "UP" |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Nobody: 8:09pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
thanks mate mobile apps is the sharp means for them now |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by ignis: 8:20pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
Op, thanks for the enlightenment. A word is enough for the wise. |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by fellowben(m): 8:39pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
YOU ARE VERY CORRECT, BUT I THINK ONLY A VERY FOOLISH PERSON WILL FALL FOR SUCH SCAMS, SEE A MAIL I RECEIVED THIS AFTERNOON FROM ONE JENNY FROM AMERICA. hai I ALSO GOT A FUNNY SMS ON MY PHONE SAME DAY FROM THIS NUMBER I DONT KNOW 'MY NIGHT WAS GOOD, THANK YOU. YOURS DARLING? 0041799772049 THE MESSAGE WAS FROM +41799772049 A SUPPOSED SWISS/LIETCHENSTEN NUMBER. EXPOSE THESE MAILS WHEN U GET THEM THEY ARE 419 SCAMS |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Oyeleyeoyedoja(f): 10:16pm On Dec 10, 2012 |
[quote author=vanstanzy] Thank you very much for the info |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by Maleeq(m): 12:11pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
fellowben: YOU ARE VERY CORRECT, BUT I THINK ONLY A VERY FOOLISH PERSON WILL FALL FOR SUCH SCAMS, SEE A MAIL I RECEIVED THIS AFTERNOON FROM ONE JENNY FROM AMERICA.Lol...got a similar text from +41799772159 sounding all sweet with so much words of endearment asking for forgiveness bla bla bla.... I just laughed, for the only person I know abroad is Obama, and we normally talk over voice calls...not SMS! 1 Like |
Re: Twelve Christmas Internet Scams To Watch Out For by begwong: 2:13pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
Tnx! |
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