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Malicious Hallmark

by Cecile Cinco
I just received an email that I got an e-card from Hallmark sent by supposedly someone I know.
When I checked the email, there was no name. I know some friends and relatives who do not send their real names to make the card a surprise so I tried to look around for clues.
Since [...]

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Beware Of “I-Am-Stuck-Send-Money” Scam

by Cecile Cinco
This has been happening for quite some time now, first through email, and now even through text (SMS).
More than a month ago I received an email from someone I know–my broker. He said he somebody scammed him and he was stuck in Nigeria and lost all the money he had and if I [...]

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How To Protect Yourself From Internet Fraud And Scams

by Cecile Cinco
Having been on the net since 1994 has a great advantage. I’ve seen the growth of scams and fraudulents schemes multiplying at least twofold each year.
Our first encounter was with Amway. Fortunately, we had no money! Ha! The blessing of having none!
A friend of us invited us to an orientation…a seminar…I [...]

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