Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Online Scams Identity Theft News - Tue Nov 29, 2011


Police Warn of Cyber Monday ScamsIdentity Theft
Patch.com
With Cyber Monday—the heralded online shopping day on the heels of Black Friday—and the holiday shopping season bringing experienced and newbie shoppers online and out and about, law enforcement officials are warning about possible scams and crime. ...
Fraud reports rising as online shopping picks up
Washington Examiner
Consumer advocates say fraud and identity theft reports rise around the holidays, as gift-buyers pinching pennies and scouring for that hard-to-find item on a loved one's wish list make ripe targets for scammers. Over the past five years, ...


Amid Cyber Monday Deals, Cyber Scams to Watch for
Fox News
Without taking these cautionary steps, a savvy scammer could get away not only with your donation but also your personal information that could lead to identity theft. "Security is quickly becoming less about making your computer bulletproof from ...


Holiday season attracts scammers to Modesto area
Modesto Bee
Scammers are even targeting children under the guise of online letters to Santa Claus. Peterson said she recently found a site that asked for the child's home address. "Santa doesn't need that information," Peterson said. "Child identity theft is a ...


Shopping online may be forbidden at the office
Sun-Sentinel
If consumers do shop online this holiday season, the Miami-Dade County Business Affairs and Consumer Protection urges South Floridians to be vigilant about fraud and identity theft. Avoid using debit cards online so money can't be taken from your bank ...
Cyber Monday And The Cost Of Fraud
Retail Solutions Online (press release)
Good old fashioned wallet/purse theft is still a cause of identity theft. Update core protections. Take a few minutes to update your core protections -- anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall -- before you go online. Make certain they are set to ...

Rolodex of Fraud: Does Your LinkedIn Profile Lead to Online Identity ...
Is the business networking site Linkedin leading to higher rates of online identity fraud? Read More.
How to Avoid Being Scammed Online This Holiday Season! | Cyber ...
Logo. Products · Cyber Security Identity Theft Protection Online Scams ... Yes, there are many bargains online as well as scams targeting these online shoppers . ...
GoErie.com: Printer Friendly Article
2) Are there many identity theft claims in Erie County? We get reports daily about identity theft,online scams, frauds that occur online. Some people, particularly ...



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