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- How to protect becoming a vicitim of Internet Scam?
- What is Internet Scam or Internet Fraud?
- How can I report a Scam?
- There are different kinds of scams
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How can I protect myself becoming a victim of Internet Scam?
Internet Rule:
Never send money to someone you have never met in person before!
If you decide to register at a social network, a dating site or any other site you should make sure that the site is managed by a real staff that checks all ads that are posted on a site and is fighting against scam! But even if a agency is well managed, it does not guarantee that there is no scam. If you get suspicious that someone is not real or the person who she or he pretends to be is not true, you always should report this to the agency management. Good sites provide you with a “Report Scam” feature and will investigate and respond to your report. Be alert if someone you have never met in person before asks you for money, for what reason ever. Take every request for money as a clear warning sign that this is an internet fraud!
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What is Internet Scam or Internet Fraud?
The term "Internet fraud" generally refers to any type of fraud scheme that uses one or more online services - such as chat rooms, e-mail, message boards, or Web sites - to present fraudulent solicitations to prospective victims, to conduct fraudulent transactions, or to transmit the proceeds of fraud to financial institutions or to others connected with the scheme.
Internet fraud is committed in several ways. The FBI and police agencies worldwide have people assigned to combat this type of fraud; according to figures from the FBI, U.S. companies' losses due to Internet fraud in 2003 surpassed US$500 million. In some cases, fictitious merchants advertise goods for very low prices and never deliver. However, that type of fraud is minuscule compared to criminals using stolen credit card information to buy goods and services.
The Internet serves as an excellent tool for investors, allowing them to easily and inexpensively research investment opportunities. But the Internet is also an excellent tool for fraudsters.
Source: Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
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How can I report a Scam?
For information how to report an internet fraud and to whom please read more here.
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There are different kinds of scams
money scam, travel scam, 419 scam, lottery scam, etc..
Most important is to follow the rule never to send money to someone you have met in the internet but never in reality!
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My Recommendation:
There are several good sites that take actions against scam. If you look for an online dating site that is well managed, my personal recommendation is: DatingWalk.com
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