Scams: Online and Offline

Protect yourself from clever Internet and other scams: Recent Internet ScamBusters issues

Protect yourself from scams. Here's a list of the current and back issues of Internet ScamBusters:



282 Contractor Scams: How to Avoid "Rent-a-Creep" Schemes
7 tips to avoid hiring scam contractors: Internet Scambusters™ #282

281 Is Catching Identity Thieves Mission Impossible?
Answers to Scambusters' subscribers biggest questions -- catching identity thieves and how scammers choose their victims: Internet Scambusters™ #281

280 Invoice scams: 5 tricks fraudsters use to get your money
How to spot invoice scams that look like they mean business: Internet Scambusters™ #280

279 3 Google AdWords Phishing Scams
Google AdWords phishing scams and new report on Internet scams: Internet Scambusters™ #279

278 Microwave Urban Lengends:
Does microwaving with plastic containers release toxins; will microwaved water explode?: Internet ScamBusters™ #278

277 Craigslist Warning: Selling a Home? Be Sure Scammers Don't Rent It First
New scams on Craigslist and ticket resale sites like StubHub: Internet ScamBusters™ #277

276 ScamLines 1: What's New in Scams?
9 new scams in the news: Internet ScamBusters™ #276

275 4 Social Security Scams
Tricks Social Security Impostors Use to Scam Taxpayers: Internet ScamBusters™ #275

274 Pharming: How You Can Beat This Growing Threat
Two fairly simple steps you must take to protect yourself from a dangerous computer attack called pharming: Internet ScamBusters™ #274

273 What Can YOU Do to Prevent Identity Theft? How You Can Make a Difference
Dr. Audri Lanford interviews Todd Davis, LifeLock CEO: Internet ScamBusters™ #273

272 7 Common Mistakes People Unknowingly Make When Using the Internet that Can Lead to Identity Theft
Avoid these online pitfalls to beat the identity theft scammers: Internet ScamBusters™ #272

271 Subscribers' Advice on Car Rental Scams and More
Car rental scams, lottery and Nigerian scams, and collection agency scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #271

270 Taxing Times: Steer Clear of the New IRS Scams
Learn about the tricksters' latest IRS scams and pick up quick tips on how to avoid them: Internet ScamBusters™ #270

269 Answers to Our Subscribers 5 Biggest Identity Theft Protection Questions
What's new in identity theft protection: Internet ScamBusters™ #269

268 Are You Being Haunted By Zombie Debt?
Dealing With Zombie Debt So It Can Finally Be Laid To Rest: Internet ScamBusters™ #268

267 Scams Against Seniors: Don't Get Fleeced Out Of Your Golden Years
How to Protect Yourself From Scam Artists That Target Seniors: Internet ScamBusters™ #267

266 Identity Cloning: Attack of the Identity Clones
An introduction to identity cloning and how it differs from identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #266

265 New Phishing Scam Targets Amazon Customers
New Amazon phishing scam, a recent AOL phishing scam; a new twist on overpayment scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #265

264 Don't Let Car Rental Companies Take Your for a Ride
Five Ways Car Rental Agencies Lure Extra Cash Out of Unsuspecting Customers: Internet ScamBusters™ #264

263 Beware Fake Debt Collection Agencies
Bogus debt collection agencies, online dating chat robots, and an "Energy Department refund": Internet ScamBusters™ #263

262 The Top 10 Internet Scams of 2007 and 2008
ScamBusters.org's list of the Top 10 Internet scams of 2007 and predictions for 2008: Internet ScamBusters™ #262

261 Four Charity Scams to Avoid
More Greedy Than Needy, How to Spot Charity Scams, Especially During the Christmas Season: Internet ScamBusters™ #261

260 Chain of Shame: Applebee's Gift Certificate Email is a Hoax
Applebee's gift certificate hoax and cyber-security: Internet ScamBusters™ #260

259 Top 5 Christmas Scams to Watch for This Christmas Shopping Season
Protect yourself from the Christmas scams most likely to hurt shoppers and charitable givers this year: Internet ScamBusters™ #259

258 False Tips Sink Ships: How To Steer Clear of the Cruise Ship Jobs Scams
Before You Start Your Job Hunt, Learn the Difference Between the Real Cruise Ship Jobs and the Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #258

257 What Everyone Ought to Know About... Home Improvement Scams
How To Avoid the Most Common Home Improvement Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #257

256 Travel Card Promoters Promise Huge Travel Perks -- But Do They Deliver?
Travel card scams and the latest updates on the National Do-Not-Call Registry: Internet ScamBusters™ #256

255 "Psychic" Scammers See Money Troubles in Your Future
Don't Get Conned by These 3 Common Psychic Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #255

254 Tips to Avoid Financial Aid Scams, a Census Scam and a Bank of America Phishing Scam
Financial aid scams increase sharply, seniors fooled by fake census, and phishing scammers exploit fears of identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #254

253 "You're Under Investigation": A New IRS Email Scam
Two new phishing scams: an IRS email scam and a Red Cross telephone scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #253

252 Old School Standards - How To Spot a Distance Learning Scam
Interested In Getting a Distance Learning Degree? Check Our Tips and Avoid Schools That Are Distance Learning Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #252

251 Don't Go Breaking My Heart: The Top Four Online Dating Scams
Tips to avoid four of the biggest online dating scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #251

250 Scammers Can Now Use Fake Caller ID Number
New phishing scam uses fake caller ID numbers and new bomb scare extortion scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #250

249 New Mortgage Scams Sweep Away Homes and Dreams
The foreclosure crisis is pushing desperate homeowners into the arms of scammers who have come up with three clever new mortgage scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #249

248 Why Doesn't ScamBusters Ever Write About Lottery Scams?
ScamBusters Q and A Issue - lottery scams, Mac firewalls, and killer emails: Internet ScamBusters™ #248

247 Ashes To Ashes - How to Avoid Cremation Scams
How to Evaluate Cremation Services And Avoid Problems: Internet ScamBusters™ #247

246 The College Student's Guide to Identity Theft
What college students must know about identity theft and lemon laws for cars: Internet ScamBusters™ #246

245 Phone-y Rumor Claims Listings on National Do Not Call List Set to Expire
Do Not Call list update, iPhone scam and hoax, and the true cost of online scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #245

244 Scammers Pose as Grandchildren to Swindle Grandparents
Grandparents scams swindle seniors; say no to "negative option" scams; beware the "robot" virus: Internet ScamBusters™ #244

243 Rolling Over in the Grave: Three Funeral Scams
Avoiding funeral scams - six tips on what to look out for when planning a funeral: Internet ScamBusters™ #243

242 Ecard Scams: Greetings! A Scammer Has Sent You an Ecard!
Beware the latest ecard scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #242

241 SCAMMED! Don't Let What Happened To These Victims Happen To You
Bottom Line/Personal updated interview on scam victims with Dr. Audri Lanford: Internet ScamBusters™ #241

240 How to Avoid Travel Scams When Vacationing Overseas
The four most popular international travel scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #240

239 Scammers Send Fake Renewal Notices for Magazine Subscriptions
Scammers use fake "renewal" notices for magazine subscriptions to bilk subscribers; others pose as the FTC: Internet ScamBusters™ #239

238 Heavy Metal -- How to Avoid "Rare Coin" Scams
10 Tips to help you avoid "rare coin" scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #238

237 How to File Consumer Complaints That Get Results
Consumer complaints that gets results when merchandise never arrives, and a new question about Southwest Airlines: Internet ScamBusters™ #237

236 Credit Card Offers That Simply Won't Stop
Answers to subscriber questions about credit card offers that won't stop, spaham, and "free" gift offers: Internet ScamBusters™ #236

235 Taking the Bite Out of Puppy Scams
How to Buy a Puppy Without Being Duped by Puppy Scams and a New BBB Phishing Scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #235

234 Credit Unions and Credit Card Fees
Subscriber advice on credit unions, identity theft, giving your Medicare number to doctors, reporting fraudulent emails in Canada, and passwords: Internet ScamBusters™ #234

233 Can Gas Boycotts Reduce Gas Prices? Another "Gas Out" Fails to Prevent "Gassing Up"
Did the May 15 gas boycotts reduce gas prices, scam screenwriting contests, and important info on junk faxes: Internet ScamBusters™ #233

232 Protect Yourself from Fake Anti-Virus Software
10 Tips to help you avoid fake anti-virus software scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #232

230 Summer Travelers: Avoid These Common Travel Scams
Five travel scams you've likely never heard about: Internet ScamBusters™ #230

229 How To Avoid Extra Credit Card Fees and Surcharges
8 tips for avoiding credit card fees and surcharges that cost consumers more than $30 billion a year: Internet ScamBusters™ #229

228 10 Risk-Free Ways to Stop Scammers
You CAN help stop scammers with these 10 tips: Internet ScamBusters™ #228

227 Bank of America Survey Phishing Email
Tips to recognize if that Bank of America email is bogus: Internet ScamBusters™ #227

226 Creating Computer Passwords
Suggestions from fellow subscribers make remembering complicated computer passwords a breeze: Internet ScamBusters™ #226

225 Three Tax Time Urban Legends
Find out which tax urban legends are true and which are not: Internet ScamBusters™ #225

224 Hitman Emails: Scams or Urban Legends?
Get the latest info on the hitman email and avoid getting conned: Internet ScamBusters™ #224

223 Photocopiers: A New Culprit for Identity Theft -- Especially During Tax Season?
The threat posed by photocopiers is real and can make you vulnerable to identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #223

222 What Everybody Ought To Know About Cancer Fraud
The two big types of cancer fraud you need to watch for: Internet ScamBusters™ #222

221 The Microsoft lottery scam
The Microsoft lottery, British lottery, ATM PIN number reversal, and more scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #221

220 How to Proactively Prevent Identity Theft: An Interview With LifeLock CEO Todd Davis
Now you can effectively prevent identity theft with this easy to use, fast service: Internet ScamBusters™ #220

219 Tips to Keep Your Teens (and Yourself) Safe on MySpace and Other Social Networking Sites
Make MySpace, and any similar online meeting place, a safer environment for your kids: Internet ScamBusters™ #219

218 3 Valentine's Day Urban Legends
Try to guess which one of these three Valentine's Day romance urban legends are true: Internet ScamBusters™ #218

217 ATM Pin Reversal and ATM Theft Scams
Advice from readers and experts alike on what you should do to avoid being taken by ATM pin scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #217

216 Read This Before Saying "Yes" to a Free Credit Report
Getting your free credit report can be frustrating, costly, and downright harmful - find out how to avoid being ripped off: Internet ScamBusters™ #216

215 How to Recognize and Avoid the IRS Audit Scam and Excellent Free Consumer Resource Book
Don't get taken by the IRS audit scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #215

214 Poetry Scam Alert: A Little-Known Scam About Bogus Poetry Contests
Important things you really need to know not to get taken by the poetry scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #214

213 ATM Theft: 8 Tips to Protect Yourself From the 5 Most Common ATM Scams
5 Clever ATM Theft Scams and How To Avoid Them: Internet ScamBusters™ #213

212 Teach Your Children To Recognize and Avoid Internet Scams
Tips to help protect your children and your family from Internet scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #212

211 The Top 10 Scams for 2006 -- and 2007
What were the Top 10 scams for 2006 -- and what are the biggest scam trends going to be in 2007? Internet ScamBusters™ #211

210 Are These Three Christmas Urban Legends True?
Can you spot which one of our favorite Christmas urban legends is true? Internet ScamBusters™ #210

209 New Gift Card Scams: 8 Tips to Protect Yourself
Gift Card Scams Abound -- But the Biggest Threats Are Not What You've Been Hearing About! Internet ScamBusters™ #209

208 Social Security Administration scam alert, am I really getting more spam, and am I being too paranoid?
Is the email I just received from the Social Security Administration a scam - and other subscriber questions: Internet ScamBusters™ #208

207 How to avoid the two newest car dealer scams
Sneaky car dealer scams plus four tips to keep you and your car safe: Internet ScamBusters™ #207

206 Are these three popular stories true: eating turkey makes you sleepy, aspartame developed as ant poison, and fortune cookie leads to a lottery win?
Does eating turkey make you sleepy... and other folklore: Internet ScamBusters™ #206

205 Online Auctions, Cheap Prescription Drug Scams, and Bank Robbers:
Avoiding "second chance" offer scams at online auctions: Internet ScamBusters™ #205

204 How to Find Out if Your Social Security Number has Been Stolen, Internet Dating Scams and Phishing by Phone:
Does this simple method work to find out if your Social Security number has been stolen? Internet ScamBusters™ #204

203 Avoiding Work-at-Home Scams:
Highlights from the WashingtonPost.com's live 'Inside Job: Avoiding Work-at-Home Scams:' Internet ScamBusters™ #203

202 Secret shoppers, astroturfing and successful phish:
Another important scam targeted at secret shoppers, plus astroturfing and why scammers are so successful when they phish: Internet ScamBusters™ #202

201 Credit Card Fraud Prevention Advice
How much truth is there in the popular credit card fraud prevention advice email making the rounds? Internet ScamBusters™ #201

200 Startling Facts About Identity Theft
When identity theft is not for profit but for getting a job: Internet ScamBusters™ #200

199 Are Telamonia dimidiata spiders being found under airplane toilet seats -- and can they really kill you?
Telamonia dimidiata spiders, unclaimed funds, and political spam: Internet ScamBusters™ #199

198 Free Credit Reports: One Year Later
Free credit reports, new Monster.com scam and "doctored" online printable coupons: Internet ScamBusters™ #198

197 What's New With Identity Theft? Pretexting and New ID Theft Standards
Understanding pretexting and six recommendations to protect yourself from pretexters: Internet ScamBusters™ #197

196 How to stop getting credit card offers in the mail
Stopping credit card offers via snail mail, scam targeted at physicians, and anti telemarketing script: Internet ScamBusters™ #196

195 Cheap Tickets: How Not to Get Scammed
A true story about buying cheap tickets for events reveals a scam most people don't know about: Internet ScamBusters™ #195

194 The Truth About Becoming a Mystery Shopper
Is becoming a mystery shopper to earn money a scam? The truth may surprise you: Internet ScamBusters™ #194

193 Planet Mars: will it really look as big as the moon?
Planet Mars, the Coca Cola lottery, and protecting your privacy: Internet ScamBusters™ #193

192 Can You Really Get Free Designer Handbags and Other Valuable Prizes?
Are all the offers for free designer handbags, video systems, plasma TVS, etc. scams, or can you actually get the prizes? Internet ScamBusters™ #192

191 Online dating scams
Online dating scams, resume scam, and the Henry Ford version of the Nigerian scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #191

190 College scholarships: What you don't know CAN hurt you!
College scholarships and important new recommendations on creating passwords: Internet ScamBusters™ #190

189 Vishing: The newest security threat
Vishing, an update on the Nigerian scam, and how to save money on gas: Internet ScamBusters™ #189

188 3 New Phishing Scams: Clever Chase Bank Customer Survey Phishing Scam
Phishing scams from Chase Bank, a phone number rather than a website address, and Citibank: Internet ScamBusters™ #188

187 How Do I Check My Credit Rating Without Getting Scammed Or Spammed?
Checking your credit rating, scams targeting the hearing impaired, and the Friday Notice: Internet ScamBusters™ #187

186 Three Urban Legends: The Bill Gates / Microsoft email beta test...
Are these urban legends true: Microsoft email beta test, Swiffer WetJet dangerous to your pets, Target's practices: Internet ScamBusters™ #186

185 HYIP and the "Secret Banking System" Scams
HYIP, data theft news, and tips for how to protect your money while traveling: Internet ScamBusters™ #185

184 PDA Security Tip
Advice from subscribers - PDA security tip, success in foiling a PayPal scam, and advice for improving your credit rating for Australians: Internet ScamBusters™ #184

183 Counter-Intuitive Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
3 ways to improve your credit score, Hawaii vacation rental scams, and collect calls on Father's Day: Internet ScamBusters™ #183

182 Special Issue on Ransomware
Ransomware: How to protect yourself - Internet ScamBusters™ #182

181 565 Arrested in Operation Global Con
Operation Global Con, theft of 26 million veteran's social security numbers and spyware: Internet ScamBusters™ #181

180 Recurring Credit Card Charges
Small, recurring credit card charges and bounced check handling alert: Internet ScamBusters™ #180

179 Cell Phone Theft Alert
Cell phone theft alert, password security tip, and scams that capitalize on high gas prices: Internet ScamBusters™ #179

178 PayPal Account Theft, a Different Overpayment Scam, and Monitoring Your Credit Card Statements Online
PayPal account theft hits home: Internet ScamBusters™ #178

177 SCAMMED! What We All Can Learn from These Real-Life Victims
Bottom Line/Personal interview on scam victims with Dr. Audri Lanford: Internet ScamBusters™ #177

176 Are Your Home and Cell Phone Records Private?
Privacy Alert: Cell phone records - Internet ScamBusters™ #176

175 Protecting Your Online Brokerage Accounts and Bank Accounts:
12 mistakes to avoid to safeguard your online brokerage accounts and bank accounts: Internet ScamBusters™ #175

174 Did Starbucks Really Say They Don't Support the Troops in Iraq?
Starbucks email, Windows email Security Test, and new VA Internet safety law: Internet ScamBusters™ #174

173 Autosurf Sites: A Real Way to Earn Money or a Scam?
4 important questions about any autosurf program: Internet ScamBusters™ #173

172 Two Credit Card Scams to Watch Out For
Don't fall for either of these credit card scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #172

171 Tax Scams: What You Really Need to Watch Out for
5 new tax scams for this year: Internet ScamBusters™ #171

170 Growing Used Car Scam
Used car scam, mulch and termites, and medicare drug benefit plan: Internet ScamBusters™ #170

169 The Truth About Keylogger Programs
Keylogger programs, Internet panhandling and using a cell phone to dial 911: Internet ScamBusters™ #169

168 Disaster Preparedness: Preparing your Medical Records for Emergencies
Step 2 in disaster preparedness - your medical records: Internet ScamBusters™ #168

167 Lead in Lipstick and Other Urban Legends...
Lead in lipstick, Glade air freshener, and 90# -- are these urban legends true? Internet ScamBusters™ #167

166 Are Free Magazine Subscriptions Really Free -- Or Are They Scams?
Free magazine subscriptions, the best way to cancel a credit card, and how to stop junk faxes: Internet ScamBusters™ #166

165 Why Am I Still Getting All These Spams?
Reducing the number of spams, dealing with copyright violations, and stopping junk faxes: Internet ScamBusters™ #165

164 Big eBay Scam
Ebay scam, credit reports and saving on your energy bill: Internet ScamBusters™ #164

163 Can You Really Get a Free Credit Report -- Without Getting Scammed?
4 tips for getting the free credit report you are entitled to: Internet ScamBusters™ #163

162 Should I Join The Cell Phone Do Not Call List Now?
Will I be bombarded with telemarketing on my cell phone if I don't join the cell phone do not call list now?: Internet ScamBusters™ #162

161 Internet ScamBusters' Predictions for the 10 Biggest Internet Scam Trends in 2006
Scam Trends to Watch Out for to Stay Safe in 2006: Internet ScamBusters™ #161

160 NEW IRS Notice is Really a Phishing Scam
IRS notice with web form for checking the status of tax returns and refunds is a phishing scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #160

159 Can You Really Buy a Plot of Land on the Moon or Is It a Hoax?
The truth about buying land on the moon and other unusual subscriber questions: Internet ScamBusters™ #159

158 What Were the 10 Worst Scams of 2005?
Internet ScamBusters Top 10 list of the worst scams of 2005; Internet ScamBusters™ #158

157 10 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Cut Your Home Heating Bill This Winter -- Without Getting Scammed
How to cut your home heating costs now: Internet ScamBusters™ #157

156 7 New Tips for Safe Holiday Online Shopping
How to do your online shopping safely this holiday season: Internet ScamBusters™ #156

155 FBI and CIA Emails
FBI and CIA emails are really a very serious worm: Internet ScamBusters™ #155

154 Are the "Free Gas for a Year" New Car Promotions Real or are They a Scam?
Free gas car promotions, online surveys and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #154

153 Sony Rootkit CDs -- And What It Means for You
Sony rootkit, the Stella Awards, and is your driver's license info available on the Internet? Internet ScamBusters™ #153

152 Are Ecards Safe?
Tips for sending and receiving ecards safely: Internet ScamBusters™ #152

151 Chimney Repair and Cleaning Scams
The truth about chimney repair and cleaning: Internet ScamBusters™ #151

150 Online Surveys: Can You Actually Earn Any Money?
The truth about earning money with online surveys: Internet ScamBusters™ #150

149 Are "Hot" Stock Tips Really Hot?
"Hot" stock tips: Ever wonder what would have happened if you had bought those stocks that are "about to skyrocket"? - Internet ScamBusters™ #149

148 Emergency Preparedness: How to Prepare for a Very Quick Getaway
Why emergency preparedness is so important -- and how taking these specific steps could save your life: Internet ScamBusters™ #148

147 ICE - In Case of Emergency - and Cell Phones
ICE, how scammers take money from your bank account, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #147

146 Medical Scam, Auction Scams, Lottery Scams and More...
Medical scam on seniors, trusting sellers ratings, foreign lotteries and cell phones: Internet ScamBusters™ #146

145 A Scary New Breed of Debt Collectors and Debt Collection Scams
What you need to know about debt collectors -- even if you have no debts: Internet ScamBusters™ #145

144 Katrina Scams
Answers to the 10 Most Interesting Questions We've Been Asked About Hurricane Katrina Scams; Internet ScamBusters™ #144

143 9 Tips for Winning When Your Homeowners Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
Why you shouldn't give up when your homeowners insurance company denies your claim: Internet ScamBusters™ #143

142 Is There Now a US Army Iraq Nigerian Scam?
New Nigerian scam, Amazon phishing scams, unclaimed money and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #142

141 Brand New Jury Duty Scam:
A new identity theft scam almost no one knows about - the jury duty scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #141

140 Travel Scams -- Here, There and Everywhere
3 big travel scams you may well not have heard about: Internet ScamBusters™ #140

139 Overpayment Scams:
Classic overpayment scams and new deceptive twists: Internet ScamBusters™ #139

138 Cell Phone Virus Update
Cell phone virus update, Deceased Do-Not-Call List, and counterfeit postal money orders: Internet ScamBusters™ #138

137 14 Tips for Using Email Safely
Internet ScamBusters email safety tips: Internet ScamBusters™ #137

136 Fake Microsoft Security Update:
Fake Microsoft security update, gift registry danger and airports with free Wi-Fi: Internet ScamBusters™ #136

135 Adding a Credit Report Fraud Alert
An unanticipated downside of adding a fraud alert to your credit report... a simple solution to phishing scams... and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #135

134 Laptop Security Tips
How you can keep your laptop and its contents secure: Internet ScamBusters™ #134

133 Is This Email From PayPal Real or a Spoof?
PayPal scams, unsecure webpages, spam, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #133

132 MasterCard Security Alert:
7 specific things you can do to protect yourself from MasterCard and other credit card fraud and identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #132

131 Burglary Prevention Tips
4 burglary prevention tips, ID theft facts, backup warning, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #131

130 7 Dangerous Thing People Do on the Internet That Don't Seem Dangerous at All
Do you do any of these 7 dangerous things? Internet ScamBusters™ #130

129 The Evil Twin
How the evil twin is the newest dangerous thing people do on the Internet that doesn't seem dangerous at all: Internet ScamBusters™ #129

128 Ziggy and the Nigerian Fee Scam
Ziggy, German spam, scams and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #128

127 ScamBusters' Top 10 List of History's Greatest Internet Hoaxes
Check out these Internet hoaxes in honor of History's Greatest Hoaxes Week: Internet ScamBusters™ #127

126 Are There Times You Should Respond to Scammers?
3 questions about responding to scammers: Internet ScamBusters™ #126

125 Are All Very Low Cost Software Offers Scams?
Low cost software offers, contact updating services, phishing, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #125

124 Improving Financial Literacy and Avoiding Affinity Scams
9 tips for avoiding affinity and other investment scams and improving your financial literacy: Internet ScamBusters™ #124

123 A New Pope Scam:
Pope scam shows nothing is sacred, counterfeit postal money orders, phishing and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #123

122 What to Do if Your Credit Card or Wallet is Stolen
5 simple steps to take when your credit card or wallet is stolen: Internet ScamBusters™ #122

121 Stop Spam:
16 Ways Spammers Get Your Email Address ... and How to Stop Them and Stop Spam - Internet ScamBusters™ #121

120 Free Identity Theft Aid
Free identity theft help, updating address book email requests, pet scams, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #120

119 Car Sales: Are They a Scam?
The Inside Story about Car Sales: Internet ScamBusters™ #119

118 Phony Tax Form Scams:
Three tax form scams that can lead to identity theft and empty bank accounts: Internet ScamBusters™ #118

117 Surprising Identity Theft Facts:
Facts you really need to know about identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #117

116 More Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy
Online privacy, work-at-home scams, and FBI warnings on computer virus: Internet ScamBusters™ #116

115 Foreign Lottery Scams
Very clever new twists on foreign lottery scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #115

114 Avoiding Pet Scams
5 pet scams you need to know about to help protect your pet -- and your wallet: Internet ScamBusters™ #114

113 Special Internet Privacy Issue
Internet Privacy: Can You Get a Map to a Person's Home By Entering Their Phone Number in Google? Internet ScamBusters™ #113

112 The Free Zone Alarm Firewall:
Is the free Zone Alarm personal firewall the right solution for you? Internet ScamBusters™ #112

111 New Clever PayPal Scam
PayPal scam, more on phishing, and overpayment scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #111

110 What Hardware Firewalls Does Internet ScamBusters Recommend -- And 4 Other Questions...
Hardware firewalls, disposable email accounts, Microsoft's Anti-Spyware program and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #110

109 Internet Scams:
Internet ScamBusters' Predictions for the Top 10 Internet Scams in 2005: Internet ScamBusters™ #109

108 Did You Get a New Computer?
8 Steps to making your new computer safe when you connect to the Internet: Internet ScamBusters™ #108

107 Are These Lotto Winnings Real: Internet ScamBusters Q and A
Lotto winnings, cell phone registry, outsourced tax preparation and envelope stuffing: Internet ScamBusters™ #107

106 How Does a Firewall Work and How Can It Protect Your Computer?
Why you need a firewall -- and understanding what firewalls can and cannot do: Internet ScamBusters™ #106

105 Popular Holiday Scams
5 popular holiday scams, how to shop safely online, and a new 'wrong number' telephone scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #105

104 Toy Safety: 8 Tips
Tips on how toy safety can prevent accidents plus great resource for avoiding phishing scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #104

103 Emergency Cell Phone Numbers:
Emergency cell phone numbers, area code scams, chain letters, phishing, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #103

102 Spyware Removal
What you need to know about spyware prevention and spyware removal: Internet ScamBusters™ #102

101 What You Need to Know About Spyware
Learn what spyware really is, how it can infect a computer, what it does, and how you can protect yourself: Internet ScamBusters™ #101

100 Unclaimed Money Scams
The surprising truth about unclaimed money: Internet ScamBusters™ #100

99 Timeshare Scams
7 tips for avoiding timeshare scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #99

98 Modeling Agencies Scams:
Modeling agencies scams, Do Not Call Registry update, excellent article on phishing, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #98

97 Charity Scams
Specific tips you need to know to protect yourself from charity scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #97

96 Recovery Scams
Recovery scams - a little-known class of scams that can be a real disaster: Internet ScamBusters™ #96

95 First Citizens Bank Phishing Scam and More:
First Citizens Bank scam, emergency preparedness tips, and getting great deals on cruises: Internet ScamBusters™ #95

94 Emergency Preparedness:
10 emergency preparedness tips to help you and your family prepare for disasters and even terrorist attacks: Internet ScamBusters™ #94

93 WTC Survivor Virus and ScamBusters Q
WTC survivor virus, lottery scams, 809 area code emails, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #93

92 Is Your Bank Account Safe?
How to keep the money in your bank account safe -- online and offline: Internet ScamBusters™ #92

91 Avoiding Scams About Scholarships
What College-Bound Students and Parents Need To Know About Scholarships and Scholarship Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #91

90 Understanding the International Driving License Scam and Poetry Scam
Find out the real scoop on the international driving license scam, poetry scam, and twinkies: Internet ScamBusters™ #90

89 Moving Scams
Special Edition - How to protect yourself from moving scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #89

88 Consumer Complaints: 9 Tips On How To Complain So You Get The Results You Want
Tips on making effective consumer complaints and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #88

87 Travel Scams: 10 Tips to Avoid Getting Taken
Travel scams and PayPal class action lawsuit and settlement: Internet ScamBusters™ #87

86 2 New PayPal Scams:
2 new PayPal scams, dirty politics, new viruses, and Yahoo IM: Internet ScamBusters™ #86

85 Florist Scams and More...
Check out these florist scams and the top 9 email hoaxes according to Bankrate.com: Internet ScamBusters™ #85

84 Microsoft Internet Explorer: Should You Continue to Use It?
Security alert on Microsoft Internet Explorer, Deliver My Mail, and an example of the Nigerian 419 Scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #84

83 Nigerian Scams: Why Do People Fall for Them?
Understanding Nigerian scams and 16 easy tips to save money on gas: Internet ScamBusters™ #83

82 Which Charities are Legitimate?
9 tips for donating to worthwhile charities, a useful tool for avoiding phishing scams, the Junk Fax Prevention Act, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #82

81 Cheapest Gas Prices, Cutting the Line on Phishing Scams, Cicadas, and...
More on credit card fraud, gas prices, do not spam registry, and a mobile phone virus: Internet ScamBusters™ #81

80 Credit Card Fraud Protection
More on credit card fraud, phishing, and an email advocating a gas boycott: Internet ScamBusters™ #80

79 Credit Card Fraud
21 tips to protect yourself from being a victim of credit card fraud: Internet ScamBusters #79

78 Missing UPS Uniforms -- And More...
Missing UPS uniforms, the new Medicare drug card, and health insurance scams increasing: Internet ScamBusters™ #78

77 Lemon Law: How State Consumer Protection Laws Can Benefit You
How the lemon law protects you: Internet ScamBusters™ #77

76 Cell Phone Scams, Spim, and Phony Stock Brokers
How to protect yourself from cell phone scams, spim, and phony stockbrokers: Internet ScamBusters™ #76

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