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* Another sneaky new eBay spoof attempt *
Haven't seen any eBay spoof attempts lately, but here's one from the "new crop." They're still OUT there!
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* e-mail Scams Glossary *
Here are some terms that might help you understand the hacking-cracking-spoofing-phishing nonsense. . .
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* Glossary of Hacker Terms *
Here's a summary of terms used by hackers. . .
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* Greeting Card scam *
A new scam, but no less EVIL! Don't click!
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* Prepaid MasterCard scam *
Here's another new scam: Free money, right? Yeah, RIGHT!
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* Sell Vista Print harvesting scam *
Legitimate Vista Print dealers do not sell via SPAM messages!
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* Shaw Digital Phone: Buyer Beware (Keyes Commentary) *
Western Canada's Shaw Communications fails to deliver on its television ad promise -- and our intrepid columnist John T.D. Keyes has a few comments for Shaw's Powers-that-Be. It's a BOMB!
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A new kind of eBay phishing scam? *
Okay, here's finally one that MIGHT make you bite. Unfortunately, when I contacted eBay, all I got back was a format reply. The good folks at eBay really SHOULD be aware that sometimes members of the media really DO need to reach a human being!
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A really scary PayPal spoof (bogus) letter *
Here's one that ALMOST made us reply -- an evil phishing attempt that suggests a new e-mail address has been added to your PayPal account. Remember to forward a copy to spoof@paypal.com.
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Alternate BC gas companies *
Here's a list of companies you can choose as your gas supplier, instead of Terasen. . .
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Amazon SafeHarbor reporting procedures *
Amazon.com is a participant in the Safe Harbor program developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the European Union. You can also contact Amazon.com directly about its Safe Harbor program.
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Another greed-inspired bank con letter *
My "conclussion" is: "What? Haven't these people ever heard of SpellCheck?"
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Another KeyBank phishing letter *
I'm always pleased to see hackers invent a new word ("deletation") and try to trick me with it. Is it fair to say the person who wrote this either flunked high school English or speaks English as a second language?
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Anti-Phishing Working Group site *
An excellent industry-driven site dedicated to wiping out Internet Scams and Fraud.
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Arresting (and understanding the nature of) viruses and e-mail scams *
Have you ever wondered why you get spam, hoaxes and phishing e-mails? Have you ever replied to a series of porn e-mails by requesting that they remove you from their list (a sure-fire way to be CONFIRMED as a working e-mail address)?
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: The Squeaky Wheel DOES get the Grease; GoDaddy comes through in the end *
When all is said and done, the humble consumer rarely gets what he or she wants. But if you are persistent, and if you just know you are in the right, most smart online companies -- especially those that purport to embrace an "open" customer support policy -- will see it your way and give you what you want.
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Ask the Expert: Paid for goods never delivered *
What happens when you buy something online, and pay for it, but never receive it?
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Avoid identity theft with common-sense habits *
Financial fraud is out of control. Security can't keep up with the criminals and people add to the problem because they are too trusting and casual in their use of this technology. Stop, look and listen are words you must live by if you want to protect yourself, your money and your family.
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Avoiding spoiled meat that appears fresh *
Recent tests found that meat packaged using a gas-preservative method stayed red -- even if the meat was spoiled -- or on the verge of spoiling.
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Bancorp South phishing letter *
Would your bank request confidential information via e-mail? We think not!
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Bank of America phishing scam *
Just so no one feels left out -- now they're picking on Bank of America.
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BC gas choices FAQs *
To summarize: You can choose another gas provider, but Terasen remains the delivery system. Here are the FAQs, Ma'am.
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BC gas marketing companies *
The BCUC has created an "unbundling" program to which Terasen gas must adhere -- note that Terasen will continue to DELIVER your gas, even if it is not your official "provider."
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Browser hijackers can leave users flummoxed *
Sinister programs that take over your surfing can dredge up illicit pages -- like pornography.
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BSE: Seek and ye shall find *
If Canada tests widely for BSE, another case will turn up. Can we convince consumers that this means the system works? asks doctor VIVIAN McALISTER
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Bullied by the click of a mouse *
It is insidious, often anonymous and always deeply hurtful.
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Can-Spam Act a failure *
It was supposed to stop spammers cold, but after six months in effect, the U.S. Can-Spam Act is a failure, an e-mail security company says.
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Canada Post delivers. . . on customer satisfaction *
Just when I was working up a head of steam to write a diatribe about what's missing in customer service these days (BCAA, Telus and eBay, watch out!), here comes Canada Post with a nice little surprise. And just in time for Canada Day, too!
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Canada's spam king apologizes *
Canadian man accused of being one of the biggest spammers in the world by Yahoo Inc. has agreed to stop sending unwanted e-mails and plans to help educate children about the dangers of the Internet
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CFP designation is consumer's first line of defence *
It's simple to do a rudimentary background check on a financial adviser: Just look for the letters CFP after his or her name on a business card, website or advertisement.
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Choose your gas marketer in BC *
Terasen was forced to allow other gas providers into the market. . .it's called "unbundling."
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Coke withdraws Dasani water from Britain *
Coca-Cola Co. said yesterday that it is withdrawing its Dasani bottled water from sale in Britain after finding that samples contained higher-than-permitted levels of the chemical bromate.
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Consumer advocate battles 'spy-chips' *
Consumer-privacy expert Katherine Albrecht has a thing or two to say about spy-chips. . .
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Consumer problems with Capital One (Garber commentary) *
Forget this "hands in your pocket" business; it's a catchy tune, all right, but scams, problems, controversy, harassment and outright fraud are the hallmarks of Capital One's approach to consumer finance. It's a BOMB!
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Cosmos Boutique sales offer phishing letter *
This company wants to buy your product. Will you bite? (Don't: It's a scam to harvest your identity.)
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Credit card security breach warning *
Canadian credit card companies are telling card holders and financial institutions to keep a close eye on all financial transactions following the security breach in the U.S. that could affect up to 240,000 Canadian Visa card holders alone.
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Dangerous new phishing/scam PayPal 'dispute' letter *
Unconvincing, but you might click without thinking. . .DON'T!
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Dangerous new postcard e-mail / phishing attempt *
Illiterate, certainly, but you might click without thinking. . .DON'T!
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Dangerous supplements -- the 12 supplements to avoid *
The 12 supplement ingredients in this table have been linked to serious adverse events or, in the case of glandular supplements, to strong theoretical risks.
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Desjardins phishing attempt *
Ce fois, en français. Ne tombez-pas!
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E. coli fear prompts massive beef recall *
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Westfair Foods Ltd. warned the public Saturday not to eat certain Westfair Foods Ltd. ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
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eBay Spoof and Phishing Reports *
SafeHarbor is eBay's comprehensive safety resource and protective arm. And where spoofs and phishing e-mails are concerned, eBay springs to action at once.
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eBay warns: Protect yourself against spoof e-mail and fake Second Chance Offers *
Recently there has been an increase in the number of eBay members receiving "spoof" e-mails with fraudulent Second Chance Offers -- that is, an invitation to buy an item they'd previously bid on, but didn't win.
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Electronic health records offer big payoff *
Remarkably, the provinces and federal government have come together on a plan, under the leadership of an organization called Canada Health Infoway, to transform the health care system using information technology.
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Fake internet coupons flooding market *
Internet forgeries prompt grocery chains to watch out for illegitimate offers: A surge in the use of counterfeit Internet coupons has prompted some grocers to refuse accepting the money-saving offers, sending a chill through the ranks of consumers anxious to save money.
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February is Fraud Prevention Month *
Time to put a stop to online scams, spoofs, phishing and fraud,
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Fight The Patent *
If you own a website that offers any audio/video downloads, you could be sued...
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Fraud reveals inner workings of Internet theft *
The electronic trail of a thief's on-line alias indicated an affinity for the dark side. Here's an insider's view of the cracker's world.
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Fraud, forgery, errors covered *
What kinds of discrepancies can creep into legal ownership and loan documents that result in title insurance companies paying claims?
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From Henry Ossai (Inheritance Claim) scam letter *
Another stupid, long-winded inheritance scam. Just don't!
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Garber Gastronomic: How to spot restaurants you REALLY don't want to patronize *
There are great restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and all over BC, and we try to tell you about as many as we can -- both the pros and the cons. But we can't be everywhere, so sometimes, it's important to know a few things about how to fend for yourself.
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Ghana inheritance scam letter (beware--ALL CAPS) *
Here's yet another one, yet they seem always impressive in their detail. Imagine spending this much time writing a 'bad' letter!
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Ghana insurance scam phishing letter *
For some reason you are the recipient of a small fortune. All you have to do is give these thieves a chance to clean out your bank account first! This one is not from Nigeria, but Ghana. And a doctor, honey, a DOCTOR!
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Google versus PayPal *
Back in October, 2004, Nick Bradbury suggested this very scenario on his blog: "The more I look at what Google is doing, the more convinced I am that we're witnessing the birth of the next Microsoft."
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Gunning for spam *
The flood of unsolicited e-mail wastes time, clogs computer networks and misleads even the wariest recipients, who evade the promise that "your views are worth money" only to fall for the deceptive greeting "Hi there." An urgent appeal from a "friend" turns out to be a request for a bank account number from the cousin of a deposed dictator with millions of dollars he wants to share
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Hang Seng Bank mystery deposit scam letter *
This time, it's Hong Kong's prestigious Hang Seng Bank. If these guys put as much effort into an actual job, instead of crafting these cons, they'd be way ahead.
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Hang Seng Bank scam letter *
Do you ever wonder how many people actually DO fall for these hoaxes? At a least a few people must fall victim to them, or why would scam artists keep sending them?
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Health Canada launches West Nile phone line *
The toll-free line is 1-800-816-7292. Information on the virus can also be found on the Health Canada Web site at www.westnilevirus.gc.ca.
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Hefty fine for superstore for rewrapping old meat *
The Real Canadian Superstore in Langford has been fined $100,000 for rewrapping old meat with new labels.
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High-tech to aid in catching child-pornsters *
The high-tech law-enforcement heroics of TV shows like CSI may soon be helping police forces across Canada in their struggle against child pornography.
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Hoax: Please update your account details with Citibank (another scam e-mail) *
Do not reply to this message or one like it. It is a hoax, designed to acquire your private information and/or password.
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Hoax: Update Your Citi ATM Card PIN Now! *
Subject line: Update Your Citi ATM Card PIN Now!
Sub-head: Citi Identity Theft Solutions
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How Gmail handles spoofing and phishing attempts *
Google is currently testing a service designed to alert Gmail users to messages that appear to be phishing attacks. . .
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Identify theft -- a new e-mail scam *
A new e-mail scam going the rounds. . .
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Identity theft -- and what you can do about it *
Identity theft is all over the news these days as one of the fastest-growing forms of crime in the World. Estimations have been that more than 10 million US citizens (along with three million Canadians) become victims of identity fraud every year. Info session: August 2, 2005, Surrey, BC.
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Install-a-worm-now scam *
Yikes! Just HOW stupid (and gullible) do these bad dudes think we are? VERY stupid, apparently. DANGER, Will Robinson!
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Job Scam: Michael Grizla and BTA Oil & Gas *
Ah, yet another job offer where you do nothing and get paid the big bucks! Don't bite!
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Karen Grant inheritance scam letter *
Here's a particularly despicable hoax letter, playing up your sympathy toward a dying woman, religious obligation and greed. Needless to say, don't bite.
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Key 'Support' phishing letter *
Clearly a phishing attempt (and I am not a Key Bank customer, so there's no doubt), this one is after your sign-in info and banking PIN. Don't bite!
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Latest Charter One Bank scam letter *
Direct and to-the-point, this one's still a scam! Click ANYWHERE on the message, and you're in deep doo-doo.
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Malaysia seizes pirated Star Wars DVDs *
Police in Malaysia have seized half-a-million pirated DVDs, according to the country's information ministry.
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Martha Stewart: a Personal Observation *
Is her indiscretion worthy of the kind of media attention she is currently receiving, or are the legal forces in the United States using her as a distraction from some of the real big-time business rip-offs they have lately been plagued with? What is the real reason Martha is the person we most love-to-hate?
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MasterCard offer scam *
If your credit is already bad, don't make it worse by responding to this harvesting scam.
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McAfee Security *
McAfee, Inc. creates best-of-breed computer security solutions that prevent intrusions on networks and protect computer systems from the next generation of blended attacks and threats.
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Millersmiles Spoof & Phishing Report site *
The home of the internet's biggest archive of Spoof Email and Phishing Scams -- and a great resource for checking fraudulent e-mails or anything that looks suspicious.
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More about spoof and phishing e-mails *
Another friend-of-the-consumer, helping to protect you (and spread the word) about e-mail scams, spoofs and phishing expeditions.
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New inheritance scam letter *
In the same category as the "you have just won a lottery" scam note, this one aims to get your personal banking information. Make no mistake: This is a scam!
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New July eBay spoof letter *
This is a scam designed to acquire your personal sign-in info for eBay.
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New KeyBank phishing letter *
This recent scam letter purports to be from KeyBank. Notice the misspelled "its" in the very first line.
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New PayPal phishing e-mail *
Remember to forward a copy to spoof@paypal.com, if you receive one.
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New PayPal phishing scam *
Good Grief! They can barely read-and-write in English, yet they've got the chutzpah to send out these illiterate phishing attempts!
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Newest scam offers to 'Unlock 1000+ TV Channels on your PC' *
A little research reveals that this is a scam, supplying you some TV downloads, but not actual thousand-channel TV access.
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Nisshin Steel job scam *
Another too-good-to-be-true job scam letter. . .
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Oink Dot Com Lottery Scam *
Phishing or spoof, we call this "A big fat scam designed to get your banking info"
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PayPal spoof attempt -- survey *
You have a PayPal account and an "easy survey" will grant you eighty bucks? For almost no effort? Yeah, right!
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PayPal Spoof e-mails or Phishing Reports *
Recently, PayPal members have reported suspicious-looking e-mails and fake websites. Here's what to do if you receive anything, regardless of whether it really appears to come from PayPal, or not.
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Phishing on rise: Study *
New research published Tuesday by Gartner indicates that illegal access to chequing accounts, often gained via technology-borne schemes such as "phishing," is now the fastest growing form of consumer theft in the United States.
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Physicians' body puts heat on Net pharmacies *
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba wants the province to bring in legislation to find and discipline doctors who sign prescriptions without seeing patients. Such a move would likely spell the end for Manitoba's Internet pharmacies, which have made millions and created hundreds of jobs by selling drugs south of the border.
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Poll shows huge support for GMO labelling *
An overwhelming majority of Canadians thinks that the government has provided insufficient information about genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food and believes that all foods containing GMOs should be labelled as such.
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PrePaid Legal *
Never fear legal bills again. PrePaid Legal covers you. . .affordably.
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Prepare for a bar code revolution *
The next universal computer -- a baby fingernail-size wireless communicator -- is on the verge of breaking out. It promises to revolutionize retailing, supply chains, health care, payments, and, well, just about anything else that moves.
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Register.com's threatening renewal notice *
Now, tell me if you think I'm out of line, here, dear reader, but doesn't the tone -- and even the wording -- of this note from Register.com sound threatening? It's a BOMB!
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Shopping online safely *
Good deals, convenience and choices abound on the Internet. But before you use all the Internet has to offer, be cyber-smart and make your online experience safe.
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SofaSoGood? SofaBed NOT so Good! *
A disgruntled consumer does the right thing: She spreads the word on a creepy salesman who treated her rudely and tried to rip her off! It's a BOMB!
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South Africa Export Promotion scam letter *
Yet another long-winded scam letter, but this one is a little more articulate than most. . .
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SouthTrust phishing letter *
This one is designed to acquire your personal sign-in and passwords for your SouthTrust bank card. We especially enjoyed the warning not to try to access your account after you have given complete strangers your personal sign-in info. Yeah, right! We guess this is to allow the crooks ample time to empty out your account. As IF!
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Spoof e-mail SunTrust Cardmember Account Issue *
This one is designed to acquire your personal sign-in and passwords for your SunTrust bank card.
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SunTrust Alerts - Unauthorized Account Access *
This one is designed to acquire your personal sign-in and passwords for your SunTrust bank card. It pretends to be from SunTrust's Cardmember Account services -- and it is one of the more common "phishing" scams online today.
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Surfers beware: surveillance ahead *
Bell Sympatico says Federal government expected to revive Internet monitoring bill -- e-mail privacy at issue.
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T. M. Lewin Job Offer Scam *
Appallingly bad spelling and what sounds like a job too good to be true are the tip-offs to this stupid scam!
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Talks begin on Internet regulation *
International negotiations have begun on how and whether to manage the Internet, along with associated problems such as junk e-mail and pornography.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Identity theft FAQs (American focus) *
A 2003 U.S. Federal Trade Commission survey showed that over a one-year period, nearly 10 million people -- or 4.6 per cent of the adult population -- had discovered they were victims of some form of identity theft.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: More password advice *
Keeping your personal passwords private, secure, and unbreakable is one of the most important steps you can take for safer computing. If your passwords slip into the wrong hands, your identity, finances, and personal information could be in jeopardy.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Protect Your Identity From Theft (American resources and fixes) *
It only takes a few seconds to become a victim of financial fraud. But it often takes months to recover.
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Tech Tips and Tricks: Simple password routines can help keep your PC and online data secure *
Password dilemma: We can't live an online life without them, but if they're too numerous to remember, they encourage unsafe practices. What to do?
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Tech Tips and Tricks: What is Phishing? *
Phishing involves the use of e-mail messages that appear to come from your bank or another trusted business, but are actually from impostors.
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Techie alert: Even you can be hacked *
Huge bills can result from on-line breach -- Internet attacks can hit your pocketbook.
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Telus abuse (of its own customers) continues, unabated *
“Telus abuse” is aptly named, only what they don’t tell you is that you, the customer will be the party subject to the “abuse”. . . It's a BOMB!
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Thanks for not calling *
Telemarketers have done such a good job of infuriating people that any effort to restrict their intrusive behaviour sounds like a no-lose proposition for any politician. Last week, U.S. President George W. Bush tapped this rich vein of consumer anger by unveiling his government's new weapon in the fight to bring peace and quiet back to the home front: a national do-not-call registry.
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The 'Get you too?' work-from-home job scam *
Remember: Even replying or asking to be removed from their lists will get your name onto e-mail lists -- so just throw it away -- DO NOT REPLY!
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The BBB's Wise Consumer newsletter *
The Better Business Bureau provides an excellent newsletter to help warn consumers of shady deals and rip-offs -- including one scam pretending to be from the BBB!
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The Savvy Consumer: Be wary when shopping online *
When a deal sounds too good to be true -- as the Better Business Bureau always reminds us -- it probably is.
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The sound of even half-baked ingenuity *
The music business is always shouting that it's in danger of going extinct. I've decided I'm all for it. Any industry that responds to a technology shift by going to war against its own customers deserves what it gets.
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The Spa Vacation that was Anything But Relaxing *
Think twice before you book that spa vacation -- it may make you more tense, reports KRISTA FOSS
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The squeaky wheel DOES get the grease *
The moral of this tale is: Consumers: Speak up! You will be heard. And if you get unacceptable results, please write to us, and we'll throw our weight behind you.
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The truth squad is on-line to help you choose a new car *
Never buy a new car without first calling in the truth squad!
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The war on credit card fraud *
An increased industry focus on fraud prevention has reduced 2005 fraud losses for Visa, MasterCard and American Express by 10 per cent from $223 million in 2004, but the good-guy, bad-guy battle in security one-up-man-ship continues.
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Today's Citibank phishing letter (nice try) *
This one is designed to acquire your personal sign-in and passwords for your Citibank bank card.
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Toy (and household product) recall update *
It surprised us to learn -- here at evalu8.org's Quality Control Centre -- that there are many, many toys, children's items and household products currently under recall.
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U.S. Bank -- today's newest e-mail scam variation *
This one -- which pretends to be from U.S. Bank -- is designed to acquire your personal sign-in and passwords.
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Variant of Sobig virus spreads *
A new variant of the Sobig virus is spreading, warn security specialists.
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Virtual Assistants -- part one: What DIVAs mean to online vendors *
A new form of online customer service is meant to respond quicker to consumer concerns, and reduce waiting time. Does it work for business?
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Virtual Assistants -- part three: A Test Case *
In which we pursue a local consumer communication problem with IKEA Canada. . .
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Virtual Assistants -- part two: What DIVAs mean to consumers *
Was that you saying: "Yikes!"? Virtual Assistants from the CONSUMER'S perspective.
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Wal-Mart charged with racketeering *
Workers recently arrested in federal raids filed a racketeering lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart of conspiring with contractors in a criminal enterprise that violated the civil rights and wage protections of immigrants who cleaned its stores.
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Watch OUT for Kim's Jewellers & Watchmakers -- it's a rip-off *
Perhaps this has happened to you: You take your item to a trusted service outlet -- a drycleaners, a repair shop, a car service place for an oil change -- and when you pick up your item, it is not working as expected. Or worse, it was working before, and now, something is definitely wrong with it! It's a BOMB!
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Wireless Internet inspires signal theft *
Although we were delighted to find that our Paris hotel last year was a wireless hot-spot, we've long suspected that wireless was not the answer to our globe-trotting prayers. It seems that our worries were well-founded.
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Yes, but who's monitoring the MONITORS? *
The world of consumers is increasingly being invaded by monitoring devices -- can implants in humans be far behind?
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Secondary Sites:
* Get Rich Quick phishing attempt *
Get rich quick? Or just immediately lose your identity?
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* Who's Who harvesting attempt *
Here's another new scam: Sign up for this flattering write-up and lose your identity!
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A very sneaky new eBay spoof attempt *
A mean-spirited message like this one pushes a lot of buttons for most honest eBayers.
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Another e-mail scam claims to unlock satellite access *
Typos and syntax errors are usually a dead give-away, and this one has lots of both!
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: Canadian Telemarketers await No-Call Decision, Tougher Rules on Hold *
The new rules are on standby while the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission studies the feasibility of a national no-call list in Canada.
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: For Canadians -- Stopping telemarketers *
CRTC-governed telemarketing Rules, proposed 'do-not-call' legislation -- and why Canadian survey companies remain exempt. . .
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: Getting added to the 'no call' list -- if you are in Canada *
The CRTC is like the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in that it regulates telephone carriers. Though it cannot directly control telemarketers, it can order telephone carriers to bar them access to the phone system should they break the rules.
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: Getting added to the 'no call' list -- if you are in the U.S.A. *
You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will be effective for five years.
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Ask the Bargain Shopper: How can an individual (US) consumer thwart telemarketers? *
Everyone with a telephone has received unwanted calls from telemarketers at home. Sometimes the same company will call back trying to sell you something, week after week, at dinner, on weekends, or during your favorite TV show. Did you know that under certain circumstances, you may be entitled to $500 for this aggravation?
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Benjamin Dover scam alerts *
A guy with the unlikely (yet true) name of Ben Dover has a wonderful website of consumer scam alerts and advice.
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Brin says Google compromised principles *
China deal "wasn't the right move," co-founder says.
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Clever eBay spoof attempt *
This one is particularly deceptive. Beware!
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Concern Grows over Kama Sutra Computer Virus *
A destructive worm posing as a pornographic e-mail may already have infected hundreds of thousands of computers and could erase many everyday files on Feb. 3, security experts warned on Tuesday.
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Dangerous supplements *
While most supplements are probably fairly benign, consumer watchdogs have identified a dozen that according to government warnings, adverse-event reports and top experts are too dangerous to be on the market.
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Easy steps to help you shop safely online *
Using the web for holiday shopping? Your friends at evalu8.org provide these tips to help you with a safe -- and simple -- shopping experience. . .
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FDA forces foods to reveal trans fat *
Trans fat hasn't got the attention its infamous cousin — saturated fat — earned through warnings and labels, but that is about to change. After 10 years of debate, the U.S. government is requiring food labels to reveal exact levels of the artery-clogging substance.
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Global vitamin program to reduce infant mortality *
A Canadian-backed global plan to add vitamins to food should result in an immediate reduction in infant mortality and crippling diseases, its organizers say.
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Japanese unit of Microsoft raided *
Officials from Japan's fair trade watchdog raided the Japanese unit of software giant Microsoft Corp. on Thursday on suspicion of anti-monopoly law violations, the authorities said.
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MySpace a dangerous place for teens, authorities warn *
Parents, school administrators and police are increasingly worried that teens are finding trouble online at sites like MySpace, the leader of the social-networking sites that encourage users to build larger and larger circles of friends. . .
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New PayPal phishing letter (March) *
Checked out this one with PayPal (remember to send such spoofing attempts to spoof@paypal.com), and it is indeed a phoney.
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Royal Bank of Canada's response to spoofing and phishing attempts *
Should you ever consider that a suspicious e-mail message regarding Royal Bank or RBC Financial Services might be legit, send it directly to information.security@rbc.com.
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Shopping Habits of Canadians Revealed *
Results from a recent survey provide revealing insights into the shopping habits of Canadians.
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Snow + Ice = Accidents *
To help those people who have just had the misfortune of being involved in an accident, Jill Franklin, author of Auto Accident Survivor's Guide for British Columbians is signing books and answering auto accident related questions Save-On-Foods in North Vancouver, South Surrey, Abbotsford, Clearbrook and Burnaby, BC.
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Study says modified wheat causes 'unacceptable' risk *
Genetically modified wheat poses an unacceptable risk to the environment, says a University of Manitoba study released Wednesday.
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U.S. House of Representatives approves ‘do-not-call' legislation *
U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday aimed at ensuring a national “do-not-call” list goes into effect as scheduled next week so consumers can block many unwanted telemarketing sales pitches.
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U.S. Medicare bill won't be a cure *
The U.S. Congress has abandoned efforts to pass a major energy bill this year. It should also have walked away from a sweeping overhaul of Medicare.
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