| Advance fee fraud and 419 scams: what you need to know right now |
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| Tuesday, 02 February 2010 16:07 |
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Hi folks, As many of you know, the internet is a precarious space and you always have to be on your guard no matter what. We recently came across some very interesting articles that we would like to share. They are about "Advance Fee" or "419" scams. Here's a brief explanation: An advance fee scam begins as a seemingly innocent email request from someone who sounds like they may be important in some way. The urgent email is usually from a bank or governmental official, a person who recently inherited a lot of money or just from someone who is attempting to sound authoritative. Some even sound downright desperate... but that's part of the con. They will try to convince you to send them money or to cash a check for them. For the use of your bank account, they will offer a percentage of the money they're asking you to cash. If they're not asking you to cash a check for them, then they are telling you that they need the money for charity or their starving children. They are appointing you as their own personal sucker, to put it lightly. The important thing is that you keep your money and your personal details to yourself. Just delete, delete, delete those emails and pay no mind. Seriously! If anyone ever asks you for money or information and the deal sounds just too easy or too good to be true, be very careful because you could be dealing with someone who aims not necessarily to hurt you, but to take care of themselves and their needs at your expense. Please read these great articles to learn more: - Advance Fee Fraud - Interview with a scammer Take care and be safe when doing anything online!   Read more: AlertPay Blog |
