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	from Mary Landesman The scammer's goal is to trick the victim into taking action that will be harmful to themselves, their computer, or their wallet - to the scammer's gain, of course. This week, a rundown on the most common online scams.
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Phishing Scams Phishing email try to trick the intended victim into visiting a fraudulent website disguised to look like a valid eCommerce or banking site. The victim thinks they are logging into their real account, but instead everything they enter on the fake site is being sent to the scammers. Armed with this information, the scammer can wipe out the victim's accounts, run up their credit cards, or even steal their identity.             More Topics Stock Pump and Dump Hitman Email Threats Lottery Winning Scams Fraudulent Link Scams Private Detective Scam Top Windows Antivirus Top Spyware Scanners Greeting Card Scams Greeting card scams arrive in email pretending to be from a friend or family member. Clicking the link to view the card typically leads to a booby-trapped web page that downloads Trojans and other malicious software onto the systems of the unsuspecting.   Nigerian 419 Scams Nigerian 419 scams (aka Advanced Fee Fraud) date back to the days when fax machines and snail mail were the primary business communication tools. Today, email is the preferred method of these scammers and there are more Nigerian 419 Advanced Fee Fraud scams - and victims - than ever before.     Sponsored Links   Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Ready for the holiday rush? Need help buying the perfect gift for your nephew or planning a fabulous holiday meal? Get expert advice on the best toys, clothes, gadgets and ways to reduce holiday stress.

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