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10/17/2005
Hot Topic!
Western Union Payment Notice.
The email says...
You have received
$2,300.00. Click the link directly and get MTCN.
Last updated: 10/17/2005.
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The link
provided
goes to a site that is NOT Western Unioun, the site is a Korean web
site.
Don't give out any information online.
If you
really have money coming from Western Union, they'll deliver it to you! |
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If someone calls you, comes to your home or contacts you via the internet, make
sure you know exactly who they are before you give out any personal
information.
Thieves may pose as your bank or credit card company, a utility person,
charitable organization, or any other person or company they think you'll fall
for.
If you are contacted by someone you do not know, asking for personal information
you should:
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Write down the name of the company and the person contacting you. Tell them you
will contact the company directly to furnish the requested information. This
applies to phone calls as well as someone at your door.
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Contact the company directly by using a phone number from your statements, the
phone directory or directory assistance. Never use a phone number given to you
by the person contacting you.
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Ask the company if they requested information and why.
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Ask if the person who contacted you is a legitimate employee or representative
of the company.
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If it is a valid request for information, by contacting the company directly,
you ensure the company gets your information and not a thief.
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If you get an email requesting personal information, never supply it via links
within the email. If you have concerns contact the company directly. Don't use a
phone number provided in the email. Most companies do not request updated
personal information via email.
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TIP: If it sounds too good to be true... Then it
probably is. Listen to your gut reaction. If your gut says no even before your
mind is convinced otherwise, delay your decision until you can think more
clearly. Get away from all the hype and use logic. Discuss it with someone you
trust. Does it really make sense? Or do you just want it to make sense?
Check on the latest Generic Scams listed by the
Federal
Trade Commission. (FTC).
You can forward spam directly to the Commission at
SPAM@UCE.GOV without using the complaint form.
If you get an unsolicited email that claims to be from the federal government
and asks for your information, do not respond. Send the spam to the FTC at
spam@uce.gov so that it
can be available to law enforcement.
To file a
complaint or to get
free
information on consumer issues, visit
www.ftc.gov or call
toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261.
Free Special Report on
Internet Scams: "The 10 Most Important Things You Can
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WhoElseIsYou.com
CSGraham 2005