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 Webmasters / Re: REQUEST About Your HELP With A DATING Site.... by DonnyD24hj: 9:15pm On Oct 16, 2022 |
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| Webmasters / Re: Help Me Install Flarum Forum Software With Some Plugins ( paying 25k ) by yankeecoder: 5:46pm On Jun 16, 2022 |
Eddicated:you made a big mistake, you should have asked them to install it on a host they own first and send you the link before you make any payment, besides 25k is too little, only few serious minded persons will take up such job and it's probably because they want to build a connection hoping you'll be able to bring in a higher paying job some time in future. What plugins do you want to install and what service are you hosting your forum on ? Shared hosting, digitalocean or EC2 ? list out every detail |
| Webmasters / Re: I Need A Site Where I Can Sell My Goods by Jaxx123: 2:48pm On May 14, 2021 |
YOU WANT CONTINOUS SALE AND PASSIVE INCOME OVER THAT YOUR BUSINESS? PLEASE BUILD GOOD LEAD list To be candid, I never thought u were legit cos of scammers everywhere The above statement is what I received this morning from one of my subscriber from marketing funnel list. Hey, can you help me promote this cream I made it my self? she asked Yes of course, we can help you automate it using online digital lead. We set up the funnel and the whole process, boom! after few days’ success she desire keep coming. Let me tell you this if u have any business you are running. If u place ad or Facebook, Google ad or any platform and all you are doing is directing visitor to your landing page . You are missing enough!!! Let me tell you. IMAGING, over 1,000 people visited your website and they all left within 20 seconds without buying or take any good action. Do you know, it is not good enough? READ THIS They don’t buy your offer did not mean they don’t need your offer. -They don't buy because -They are not convince enough -They don't have your fee -They don't trust you and your offer as well. THIS IS WHERE YOU NEED THIS DIGITAL MAGIC CALLED LEAD MAGENTIC PAGE SET UP If you build good lead magnetic capture page in the beginning, those 1000 visitor are already yours automatically. THIS IS THE MOST SIMPLE FUNNEL TO USE AND FOLLOW AD+LEAP CAPTURE PAGE+SALE PAGE=list AD+LEAP CAPTURE PAGE+SALE PAGE+EMAIL SWIPE=SUCCESS It mean you can automated following up those 1,000 people with your email or Whatsapp swipe even when you are not there for 5,7,10days DON’T JUST SET UP EMAIL LEAD BUT ALSO WHATSAPP LEAD AS WELL. This is one of the winning funnel till day that convert well. Don’t ignore the process Because the outcome is awesome. No Product Is Old but Our Marketing Style Does For any business marketing boosting and promotion guide WEBHOUSE LAB 08152469749 Webhousemax2020@gmail.com |
| Webmasters / Re: How I Made Over 3million Naira Product Sales Using Whatsapp by Jaxx123: 2:37pm On May 13, 2021 |
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| Webmasters / Genuine Nigerian/foreign Instagram Accounts For Sale by Maryam116(f): 1:44pm On Dec 05, 2020 |
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| Webmasters / Re: Before Your Hire The Next Developer. How To Avoid Getting Scammed by etoluw: 2:21pm On Nov 11, 2020 |
explorer250: nice article but i want to correct your statement that "wordpress can't do much". when you learn how to build themes/plugins you'll realize that WordPress can do a lot. 1 Like |
| Webmasters / Before Your Hire The Next Developer. How To Avoid Getting Scammed by explorer250(m): 4:43am On Nov 11, 2020 |
A little intro about myself. I am Clinton a freelance full stack developer. With the increasing number of fake developers and scammers littered all over this section, it is a source of worry to some of us who get the bulk of our clients from this section. I have come to realize that there are reasons why developer seeking clients get scammed and i am going to list out these reasons. 1. You want a great job for a very cheap price: This is the top reason why most clients get scammed and I believe that over 90% of the scams recorded on Nairaland is because of this. I keep on speaking on this. Programming is not "easy". When you want a developer to integrate top of the earth features into your website and all you can offer is a cheap amount that cant even fuel the generator, my brother, you will definitely get scammed! and you know what? I don't feel pity for this category of victims because they deserve it(hey, that is my personal opinion). 2. The developer cant really do the job: I personally don't believe in "collect the job, learn how to do it later" . So many People are claiming to be developers with incredible programming skills but in reality most of them are just WordPress theme installers. As a client you should know that WordPress cant really do much and hiring these set of developers and putting very high expectations on them will definitely end in disaster 3. The person you are trying to hire is an outright scammer: So many people in this section are actually scammers "looking for their daily bread" . What actually prompted me to create this thread is because I just saw a notorious scammer bidding for a job in this section and i know the client will definitely fall for him because the scammer usually offer incredibly cheap services. How to avoid getting scammed I have just one solution to this scam problem and I discovered it reduces the possibility or probability of getting scammed by over 95%(not a statement of fact but it is my opinion). Subject any developer you are hiring to a test! No scammer will have the time to start solving algorithms and answering questions in Php or JavaScript he doesn't know because he wants to scam you. I have been doing a job for the past 2 months and before i was hired by my client i was subjected to a test from devskiller. I don't think any scammer or quack will have the patience or skill needed to take any online test. Even if they do, they will definitely fail! You can google about devskiller or any other skill testing platform and i think the tests are free. So as a potential employer make sure to subject your potential employee to a test to ascertain if he actually possesses the skills he claims to have. In summary. As an employer, pay well for jobs and test the skills and authenticity of your employee! GETTING RID OF scammers IN THIS SECTION IN THIS SECTION IS A COLLECTIVE EFFORT. PLEASE SUPPORT IT ! |
| Webmasters / Re: I Will Buy Your Old Facebook Account by AskProf: 8:40am On Jun 08, 2020 |
Neduscope: Pls, ignore this migratory thief. He is listed #418 on Nairaland's list OF scammers.
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| Webmasters / Re: Blogger To Wordpress: Please I Need Your Advise by Publicizing: 12:54pm On May 09, 2020 |
pride4legacy: Bro, you're obviously still a newbie, but with the help of namecheap's support agents, you can actually get your new site up and running. Namecheap is very support-friendly. Lemme explain how you can get this done by yourself. But if you think it's too complicated for you or couldn't do it yourself, just get someone here to do it for you. 1. Login to your whogohost account and go to the domain in question. 2. I don't know how whogohost interface looks like. But under the domain, look for either "setup", "settings", "options" or something similar. 3. Follow the link in No 2 above and look for "DNS" or "Nameserver". Open it and you'll see its a text box to enter your own Nameserver. You might already see another(whogohost) Nameserver which I think is [dns1.whogohost.com] or might be "dns2" or even 3 or 4. 4. Just delete all the Nameservers from the list which belong to whogohost. Then you enter the Nameservers for Namecheap. Namecheap's Nameservers are only two. Make sure to enter the both of them. NameCheap's Nameservers are below: dns1.namecheaphosting.com dns2.namecheaphosting.com When you are done with these, just visit namecheap website, go for their live chat support, tell them you want to add your domain to your hosting account. And don't forget to tell them that you already change to their Nameservers. They will lead you or might even help you finish the rest of the steps. But after linking your domain name, there are still stuffs to do to bring your blog back to life, so I will just suggest that you just pay someone here to help you set up the whole thing. The whole thing would not take more than 30mins for someone who knows what they're doing. And beware of quacks and scammers. Good luck. |
| Webmasters / Re: Be Careful of These Scammers on Nairaland-List of Them by allthegist: 4:00pm On Apr 26, 2020 |
Becky95: Hmmm |
| Webmasters / Re: Be Careful of These Scammers on Nairaland-List of Them by Becky95(f): 3:10pm On Apr 26, 2020 |
allthegist: This post should be on the business section on Nairaland where they list out scammers. https://www.nairaland.com/3430558/scam-alert-dont-victim-updates Stop spamming this forum Dominique please come and see this 1 Like |
| Webmasters / Be Careful of These Scammers on Nairaland-List of Them by allthegist: 12:21pm On Apr 26, 2020 |
Hi everyone. I decided to create this so everyone can report scammers on Nairaland. If you have been scammed by anyone on this platform, post their pictures, phone numbers or any info about them so that others can be warned and be careful with these folks. I have been scammed twice and it's no longer funny. LET'S ALL BE CAREFUL WITH THESE FOLKS |
| Webmasters / Re: SCAM ALERT!!! Don't Be A Victim (Webmaster Edition) by FatherBona: 2:48pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
0254716684 Omotosho Tomiwa Stephen Gtbank Please add this fool to that list, Ayomide Omotosho Stephen, one of them bet9ja scammers. https://www.nairaland.com/5784512/must-watch-earn-daily-bet9ja |
| Webmasters / Re: Scam Alert!!! Don't Be A Victim (exposed Scammers) by SmartzNation: 2:44pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
Oja44: I dont really know you nor do you even understand what transpired between my company and that guy called Greg Afamah owner of goalballlive.com. i believed before you try this, you should established fact.. |
| Webmasters / Re: Scam Alert!!! Don't Be A Victim (exposed Scammers) by Oja44: 2:28pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
FatherBona: Keep posting more bro ! We need to get rid of alll scammers and accomplices |
| Webmasters / Re: Scam Alert!!! Don't Be A Victim (exposed Scammers) by FatherBona: 2:26pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
0254716684 Omotosho Tomiwa Stephen Gtbank Please add this fool to that list, Ayomide Omotosho Stephen, one of them bet9ja scammers. https://www.nairaland.com/5784512/must-watch-earn-daily-bet9ja 1 Like 1 Share |
| Webmasters / Scam Alert!!! Don't Be A Victim (exposed Scammers) by Oja44: 2:13pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
Purpose of the thread To, as much as possible, reveal scammers who are planning on defrauding, have defrauded and are still planning on doing so on the forum, particularly in the webmaster section. Also, to help save newbie webmasters from being taken advantage of by these heartless folks. Most importantly, to purge the webmaster's section and return it to its glory days. What you should know 1. This thread will only work if victims of scams in this section come out WITH PROOFS. 2. There are trusted service providers in this section of the esteemed forum. 3. Just as the above, there are opportunists, willing and hoping to prey on people by tricking them into parting with their monies. 4. This thread will serve as a 'heads up' to naive folks hoping to meet true service providers. 5. This thread will not be used as a reputation tarnishing platform and moderators will be duly carried along as it moves. How to prevent yourself from being scammed 1. Do not look for ridiculously cheap services. scammers will take advantage of you. 2. Do not attempt or hope to buy premium tools, themes, plugins, or scripts at ridiculously cheap amounts. The cheapest premium theme, scripts costs about $49-$80 (N19,103-N31,000). No true person will sell a theme he/she genuinely bought directly from a vendor for N500. 3. If you are buying a theme, script or plugin, ask the seller for (a) screenshot(s) of his marketplace dashboard, indicating purchase of the theme, script or plugin. 4. Avoid sellers who have 'every theme, script, or plugin'. They likely source them from popular nulled websites and such are most likely laced with worms (malwares), backdoor viruses that could have your website, app or whatever hacked and hijacked. 5. ALWAYS search a service provider/seller's number using the Nairaland search feature at the top of the page or paste such numbers on Google. Some sellers who have been busted in the time past resurrected newer monikers to do their businesses - IDENTITY RESEARCH. 6. ASK QUESTIONS from the seller/service provider. If his or her responses are given privately via emails or WhatsApp, ensure to probe further before agreeing to do business with them. 6. Endeavour to use an escrow when transacting. 7. Avoiding buying or transacting with newly registered handles. 8. Avoid people who tell you to send money first before handing something to you. Escrow should be used in situations like this. How to properly report a scam 1. Detail how you suspected or realized you have been scammed. 2. Always share screenshots and responses between you and the other person while observing number 1. 3. If you've paid for a service or anything, kindly include the account name as well as the account number. 4. If you sense you are being bullied by anyone you report, always call the attention of Dominique. It is not enough to say you've been scammed without proof. list of scammers so far... 1. Nairaland Username: SmartzNation Real Name: Odunayo A Balogun or ABIODUN ISAIAH ODUNAYO Phone No.: +234-08106267042 Office Address: 3B, Ajayi Street, Ikorodu, Lagos Facebook Profile: https://web.facebook.com/AbiodunIsaiahOdunayo Website: sygnifik.com Bank account number(s):? Scams: Failed to refund a Nairalander (Thomasina) for SEO services not rendered, duped someone in 2017 of PayPal funds. 2. Nairaland Usernames: PrinceOgun, Edonation, Wuzzytech, CooperJay, TeamPacific, SicilianMafia, FiverrZlatan, KingOvoramwen1, BornStunner1, Oja44 Real Name: Osagie Osarumwense Derick Bank Accounts: 3043486725 and 0082600502 (FBN and Diamond respectively) Phone Number: 08167756333 Scams: Sell nulled themes, scripts and plugins claiming to have been bought from the original owners; claims to own bot crawlers Website: Viramula.com 3 BE CAREFULL OF THIS SCAMMER CALLED SANCHEZ01 Sanchez01Scam:The list will increase with time. If you have been scammed by anyone in this section, kindly detail or post a link containing details of the scam. |
| Webmasters / SCAM ALERT!!! Don't Be A Victim (Webmaster Edition) by Sanchez01: 2:04pm On Apr 23, 2020 |
Dear Webmasters, I have taken it upon myself to be the antiscam ambassador of the webmaster section, all thanks to the beehive activities of scammers in the section of the forum. Purpose of the thread To, as much as possible, reveal scammers who are planning on defrauding, have defrauded and are still planning on doing so on the forum, particularly in the webmaster section. Also, to help save newbie webmasters from being taken advantage of by these heartless folks. Most importantly, to purge the webmaster's section and return it to its glory days. What you should know 1. This thread will only work if victims of scams in this section come out WITH PROOFS. 2. There are trusted service providers in this section of the esteemed forum. 3. Just as the above, there are opportunists, willing and hoping to prey on people by tricking them into parting with their monies. 4. This thread will serve as a 'heads up' to naive folks hoping to meet true service providers. 5. This thread will not be used as a reputation tarnishing platform and moderators will be duly carried along as it moves. How to prevent yourself from being scammed 1. Do not look for ridiculously cheap services. scammers will take advantage of you. 2. Do not attempt or hope to buy premium tools, themes, plugins, or scripts at ridiculously cheap amounts. The cheapest premium theme, scripts costs about $49-$80 (N19,103-N31,000). No true person will sell a theme he/she genuinely bought directly from a vendor for N500. 3. If you are buying a theme, script or plugin, ask the seller for (a) screenshot(s) of his marketplace dashboard, indicating purchase of the theme, script or plugin. 4. Avoid sellers who have 'every theme, script, or plugin'. They likely source them from popular nulled websites and such are most likely laced with worms (malwares), backdoor viruses that could have your website, app or whatever hacked and hijacked. 5. ALWAYS search a service provider/seller's number using the Nairaland search feature at the top of the page or paste such numbers on Google. Some sellers who have been busted in the time past resurrected newer monikers to do their businesses - IDENTITY RESEARCH. 6. ASK QUESTIONS from the seller/service provider. If his or her responses are given privately via emails or WhatsApp, ensure to probe further before agreeing to do business with them. 6. Endeavour to use an escrow when transacting. 7. Avoiding buying or transacting with newly registered handles. 8. Avoid people who tell you to send money first before handing something to you. Escrow should be used in situations like this. How to properly report a scam 1. Detail how you suspected or realized you have been scammed. 2. Always share screenshots and responses between you and the other person while observing number 1. 3. If you've paid for a service or anything, kindly include the account name as well as the account number. 4. If you sense you are being bullied by anyone you report, always call the attention of Dominique. It is not enough to say you've been scammed without proof. list of scammers so far... 1. Nairaland Username: SmartzNation Real Name: Odunayo A Balogun or ABIODUN ISAIAH ODUNAYO Phone No.: +234-08106267042 Office Address: 3B, Ajayi Street, Ikorodu, Lagos Facebook Profile: https://web.facebook.com/AbiodunIsaiahOdunayo Website: sygnifik.com Bank account number(s):  ?Scams: Failed to refund a Nairalander (Thomasina) for SEO services not rendered, duped someone in 2017 of PayPal funds. 2. Nairaland Usernames: PrinceOgun, Edonation, Wuzzytech, CooperJay, TeamPacific, SicilianMafia, FiverrZlatan, KingOvoramwen1, BornStunner1, Oja44 Real Name: Osagie Osarumwense Derick Bank Accounts: 3043486725 and 0082600502 (FBN and Diamond respectively) Phone Number: 08167756333 Scams: Sell nulled themes, scripts and plugins claiming to have been bought from the original owners; claims to own bot crawlers Email Address: pacificnetng@gmail.com Website: Viralmula.com 3. Name: Olaniyi Joshua Account Details: 0733422230 (Acess Bank) Scam: Promised to sell AdSense account but blocked omoawolumate after receiving payment. The list will increase with time. If you have been scammed by anyone in this section, kindly detail or post a link containing details of the scam. |
| Webmasters / Top List Of 2020 Best Free VPN Services For Anonymous Browsing by dollarpenny: 6:05am On Jan 17, 2020 |
In this article, We shall be discussing Top free vpn for 2020 but before then, Capture this. The web itself is gradually becoming the largest planet on Earth as it grows swiftly everyday with various developments and new updates. As the Internet becomes popular so new inventions in relationship to the Internet world also emerge. Just like we already know, we are in a computer age and now the computer age is gradually becoming even more advanced on daily basics. The Internet at large is now like a community itself where there’s no King, no judge. and as as such, it becomes a peaceful harbour for scammers and thieves. Websites are been created by Hackers and scammers to steal data like Password, Locations, Contacts and other relevant informations like bank details. Just like the scammers are becoming wiser and advance, new security development also emerge to make sure people using the Internet can sure data and stay anonymous on suspicious and dubious websites even on regular visits. Continues Reading the Top list Of 2020 Best Free VPN Services You will need without paying for any subscription. https://www.zenithtechs.com/top-free-vpn-for-2020/
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| Webmasters / Re: US Number And VPN: How Do I Get Them? by Deathtk: 5:30pm On Sep 05, 2019 |
E100000:Sir, I'm no scammer and I'm sorry for your loss. |
| Webmasters / Re: US Number And VPN: How Do I Get Them? by Nobody: 8:42pm On Sep 02, 2019 |
E100000: So that guy scammed you  |
| Webmasters / Re: US Number And VPN: How Do I Get Them? by E100000: 8:20pm On Sep 02, 2019 |
Deathtk: You see that first respondent up there, GeekfromLasgidi? He scammed me of the same thing you are trying to sell me. Turns out he's a pro scammer with his details up on the scammer list threads of this forum. Now you want me to buy again and your moniker is less than one month old. This is the thread dedicated to the guy and i made a report there.. https://www.nairaland.com/5314115/experience-geekfromlasgidi#81807239 You will find it very hard doing business on NL with a new moniker. scammers have killed all trust here. |
| Webmasters / Latest Online Scams And Tips To Stay Safe On The Internet by DahLegend: 4:25pm On Aug 14, 2019 |
The world of business has evolved so rapidly with technology. Modern-day businesses utilise different forms of technology in their various operations such as customer care, transportation, as well as human resource management. Technology if used transparently greatly improves the quality of services and products thereby giving them that competitive edge. However, the use of technology in online business transactions have birthed another monster, internet scams. WHAT IS AN INTERNET SCAM? ‘Internet scam’ is a type of fraud or deception which uses the internet and could involve hiding of information or providing incorrect information for the purpose of tricking victims of their money, services or property. We truly want to believe the internet is a safe place where we cannot easily fall prey to fraudsters. But while the internet is a wonderful information tool, it can pose great risks if not cautiously used. The internet as much as the real society holds vast areas fraudsters exploit to scam unsuspecting users. HOW ONLINE SCAMS BEGAN The history of internet scams dates back to many decades. Gradually, internet scams have become more rampant with the use of technology sprouting roots in virtually all countries of the world. HERE ARE SOME OF THE COUNTRIES WITH THE MOST INTERNET scammers Mexico Ukraine Hungary Malaysia Colombia Romania Philippines Greece Brazil China Indonesia Russia Singapore Nigeria Canada Portugal Switzerland United Kingdom India Netherlands France Austria Internet fraud is becoming increasingly popular, but you don’t have to worry. According to the popular aphorism, “being forewarned is being forearmed”. Knowledge in advance enables one to be prepared. Internet scams might have one too many faces, nevertheless, we will try our best to expose the different ‘masked faces’ of all the common internet scams. So each time you come across any, you’d be able to tell right away. THE LATEST TYPES OF INTERNET SCAMS Free or discounted vacation scam Vacation ticket re-sell scam Vacation rental scam Advanced fee/prepayment scams Fraudulent cloud mining companies Anti -Virus scam Charity Scam Emergency Scam Employment Scam AdSense account scam Fake Check Scam Grandparent Scam Identity Theft Car Auction Scam Immigration Scam Internet Purchase Scam Lottery/Prize Scam Matchmaking Scam Social Networking Scam Relationship Scam Fraudulent Cryptocurrency investment schemes Phishing POS agent scam Fake coin exchangers Ponzi Schemes Fake website/app builders Counterfeit goods sites Amazon delivery scam Wallet fork scams Third-party content injection Credit Card Scam We can go on and on, but let’s not bore you with a list too lengthy. For the purpose of this article, our focus is to discuss ways of identifying an online scammer or scam website when you come across one. HOW TO DETERMINE IF A WEBSITE IS FAKE, FRAUDULENT OR A SCAM 1. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE URL Most internet users pay very little attention to the address bar in their browser. The address bar contains a ton of vital information about how secure you are at each level on a website. If you want to be sure if you are secure or not, then you have to develop a habit of glancing up there whenever you visit a new page. Most browsers make use of a concept called the Line of Death. This is the point where a user should never go trust anything below a certain point on the website. Another similar tactic scammers use in phishing is to create a website that is almost indistinguishable from the real thing. They can even go as far as creating subdomains that mimic real domains. So at each point, you are on the browser, check your address bar. 2. LOOK FOR TRUST SEALS Legit companies who serve customers online make substantial investments in the security of their users. And when they do, they want to take good credit for it. Many trusted websites place their trust seals boldly on their homepage or login page. SSL certificates also come with trust seals that display verified information when clicked on. Just seeing the site seal isn’t enough, it is essential that you click on it to verify it’s legitimate. 3. CHECK CONNECTION SECURITY INDICATORS ON THE ADDRESS BAR The address bar contains several connection indicators that can tell if your connection to the website is secured. Hackers can easily eavesdrop and gain access to information on non-private internet connections. The internet was first built on HTTP or the hypertext transfer protocol. However, any communication done via HTTP is sent in plaintext and can be intercepted, manipulated or stolen. In order to remedy this, SSL or Secure Sockets Layer was developed. SSL was later succeeded by TLS or Transport Layer Security. In a nutshell, any site with a HTTP = Bad HTTPS = Better Also lookout for the Padlock Icon, the EV Name Badge Or a Green Address Bar. Either or both of these indicate that the site is using an HTTPS and that you have a secure connection. You must note however that having a secure connection doesn’t necessarily mean you are safe. (This is explained in 4). There are lots of fake websites that make use of free SSL certificates. 4. CHECK TO CONFIRM SSL CERTIFICATE A website might have the padlock icon, name badge or green address bar but that might not necessarily mean it’s secure. Lately, most browsers (like Safari and Firefox) allow you to view the certificate by clicking the padlock icon in the address bar. When you click on the certificate information, you will get all of the information the CA verified before it issued the certificate. If an organization has an OV SSL certificate – which is recommended as a baseline for e-commerce businesses, financial institutions, etc. – then you will be able to see verified business details in the certificate information. Provided the website is registered to the right company, you’re fine. You can probably trust this site. If it doesn’t, then you need to be careful TIPS TO STAY SAFE ONLINE 1. USE STRONG, UNIQUE AND COMPLEX PASSWORDS Most people make use of simple passwords for the fact that they are easy to remember, but creating strong, unique passwords for all your critical accounts is the surest way to keep your personal and financial information safe. If you find complex passwords too difficult to manage or remember, Our best advice: use a password manager to help you store and create strong passwords for all of your accounts. 2. MAKE SURE YOUR CONNECTIONS ARE PRIVATE When at home or work, you probably use a password-protected router that encrypts your data. But, when you’re on the road, you might be tempted to use free, public Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is usually unsecured, which makes it easier for a hacker to access your device or information. That’s why you should consider investing in a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN is a piece of software that creates a secure connection over the internet, so you can safely connect from anywhere. 3. USE A FIREWALL A firewall is an electronic barrier that blocks or limits unauthorized access to your computers and devices. You can use a firewall to ensure that all devices connected to your network are private. Firewall security is important because many IoT devices such as thermostats and webcams aren’t equipped with security measures, leaving hackers a vulnerable point of entry to your entire network. 4. BE VIGILANT A reasonable number of today’s internet scams rely mostly on phishing to trick unsuspecting users into revealing sensitive information. Watch out for spam emails, click baits, phoney “free” offers, online quizzes, and other offers that either ask for your personal information or sound too juicy. 5. GUARD ZEALOUSLY YOUR IDENTITY INFORMATION Recently, while signing up on social media sites, you are required to fill your personal information. Just be cautious about what you share, particularly when it comes to your identity information. scammers can Phish this information and use it guess your passwords or steal your identity. 6. SECURE YOUR DEVICES Mobile devices are now as vulnerable to online threats as laptops. Be wary of risky apps and dangerous links sent by text message. Download apps only from official stores after reading reviews from other users. Ensure your mobile security software is enabled just as your laptop. 7. ALWAYS ENSURE YOUR CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE As earlier explained, when shopping online, or visiting websites for online banking or other sensitive transactions, always make sure that the site’s address starts with “https”, instead of just “HTTP”, and has a padlock icon in the URL field. You should also check to confirm the type of certificate if you are still having some doubts. 8. KEEP ALL SOFTWARE REGULARLY UPDATED Regularly update your software to be in tune with the latest security patches. Enable automatic updates so you don’t have to worry about it. Also, set your security software to run regular scans. 9. LOOK OUT FOR THE LATEST SCAMS Internet scams keep evolving all the time, so make sure you know what to look out for. Currently, “ransomware” is on the rise. This is when a hacker threatens to lock you out of all of your files unless you agree to pay a ransom. Stay on top of this and other threats by staying informed. And finally BE CAUTIOUS about what you do online, the information you share, the apps you download and always do a backup just in case something goes wrong. If you believe you have been a victim of an internet-related crime, promptly report to the relevant government authority. SOURCE: https://www.canontimes.com/2019/07/04/latest-online-scams-tips-to-stay-safe/ |
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