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cybersleuth58

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Posted: 29.09.2010, 17:38

As an attorney who has rubbed elbows with some very good con artists (and then showered as quickly as I could) you'd assume I'd never get taken. But I have gotten close. Money has been too tight lately so I am looking to moonlight. I just received an email purporting to come from a legitimate employer but the mistakes tipped me off before I got beyond the first few words.

This site and sites like it are wonderful bc they provide us with easy access to information that can protect us from fraud and schemes to steal our personal info.

If you get an email that makes you feel the least bit uneasy, pay attention to that feeling. You should stop what you are doing and research (on google, msn, etc) that email. You can copy and subject line and paste it into a search engine. Or copy and paste the first sentence or so. Even on the emails purporting to alert us about some dreaded internet virus. I have googled every one of those and they are always (without exception) phony.

The scams get better and better so we have to get better and better! No one should be asking you to provide personal info like a PIN or SS# over the phone or online. Never ever trust an email purporting to come from a business such as PayPal, a credit card company or a bank - telling you your account is suspended and directing you to click on a link to rectify that. If you're really worried it is the real thing, close the email and go directly to that site. Email links on financial sites are always scams to steal personal info. Your gut is your best friend. The only time I have ever regretted doing something (or not doing something) is when I have not listened to my gut. It is clever and cool to be cautious.

Urgency is your worst enemy. If an ad or email is telling you to hurry, you are being rushed to pressure you out of using your common sense. If the deal is legit, it will be there AFTER you do what is necessary to make sure it is. And caveat emptor (consumer beware) - if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

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FlakeMistress

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Posted: 29.09.2010, 18:16

Well said, cybersleuth58! I agree with you 101%. Always go with your gut feeling. It's there for a reason.

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sunshine'sgm

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Posted: 01.10.2010, 02:59

I got an offer from njt corp and when I got to the credit report part I stopped. Also got a different one from a Kathy Clarke that needed an IQ quiz. I figured that one was bogus also and found out I was right through this website. It's really bad when people desperately needing a job are scammed. I will make sure I double check from this website on anything in question. Thanks.
Buddhagirl

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Posted: 04.10.2010, 03:35

Gassho cybersleauth,

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others.

It cannot be said enough ~ do your homework!
Google or Bing the information FIRST.

Then take a note from cybersleauth ~ pay it forward. Yes?

Namaste'
Buddhagirl
GREEKGODDESSFLA

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Posted: 10.11.2010, 23:34