Top Internet Scams
As long as there is the Internet, there will also be scammers. Every one of us were surely ripped off at least once or encountered or heard of one of the many scams out there. For the still clueless out there, here are the top Internet and e-mail scams that are circulating the Web.
Nigerian scam or 419 – you will receive an e-mail from supposedly one of your contacts who claims that he or she is stuck in Nigeria and is asking for a large amount of money to get out.
Fees for a loan or credit card – a loan or credit card company will ask for a fee upon sign-up.
Lottery scams – you will receive an e-mail telling you that you have won a large amount of money in a lottery and will ask for a fee before you can get your money.
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