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FBI warns those looking for love online that they are targets

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On October 23, the FBI issued an alert about a dating extortion scam via the Internet Crime Complain Center (IC3). According to the alert, the scam “baits individuals into intimate online conversations” and extorts money through blackmail.Online dating scams are certainly nothing new, however the October 23rd FBI alert indicates that there has been a recent surge in … [Read more...] about FBI warns those looking for love online that they are targets

A British target, a US domain, and a Kazakstan email service

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I wrote this article for my Crime and Courts column on Examiner.com earlier today. Included here is an image of the email received. In one sense, this is a testament to the interconnectedness of the Internet. There are three different countries involved in this scam, but the bottom line is that it's still just plain old fraud.The latest target in an email phishing scam is … [Read more...] about A British target, a US domain, and a Kazakstan email service

iPhone 5 Shipping Scam

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Today is release day for the Apple iPhone 5. Millions of people are waiting for their shipping notifications from UPS that will announce the shipment of their new phone. However, it’s also a day when those same people may be vulnerable to a new email scam. Unlike the Nigerian 419 scam, which works "offline," this email is designed to steal banking and personal information just … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 Shipping Scam

The Domain Name Registration Scam

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If you own a domain name, you eventually may be hit with a domain name registration scam. Here’s how it works. You receive an “urgent” notice from a domain registry service telling you that your domain should be renewed with them immediately. The problem is that the letter or email might not be from the company you used to register your domain.The Domain Registration … [Read more...] about The Domain Name Registration Scam