Internet Scams

Internet Scams or also known as internet fraud is type of fraud scheme that uses online services such as emails, chat, networking and media sites that offers solicitations or fraudulent transactions.

Here are examples of top internet scams.

Internet auctions, where customers pay but without receiving any merchandise.

Internet access service, where customers buy something and are annoyed that they are trapped in a multi-year contract.

Credit Card Fraud, this is done by crackers or criminals where in they obtain your info when you use the card.

Travel and vacation, you answer back to the “free” vacation deals but ends up paying a bundle. Investments, stating that stock trading services with “no risk” and “huge returns” in your investments.

Health care, having a program of cures for cures like cancer cures or aids cures.

Lastly, Porn, where in porn companies taking your CC number and proving that you are an adult and racking up charges and gives you free finder program and delivering you huge naked phone bills.

How is this avoided?

First and foremost we must understand and know that no legitimate organization or company should be sending you a request to fill out your personal details because of some server errors or any other reasons. Take for example your bank wouldn’t do sending you an email informing you that they have lost your bank account and they need to track it back. You should also realize that no bank is requiring your Social Security Number, bank account number and PIN number just to log in to your account or retrieve your password. Not only banks but also paypal and ebay do not email and asking you these details also.

Some people make sure that they have updated firewall or activated anti virus software at all times. These will make it harder for anyone to install key loggers, Trojans, spyware or other similar devices intended to retrieve your information.

The best avoidance for this is staying alert and knows the nature or world of internet at all times. Remember internet is growing or expanding and whether it is good or evil purposes internet has no exception for that.