Identity Theft Scams

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 by: James H. Dimmitt

Identity Theft scams continue to flourish on the web. One
that you need to be aware of and beware of is any site that seems to be
selling high-demand items (digital cameras for instance) at a much
lower (almost unbelievable) price than you can find on other sites or
the manufacturer’s site.

Often the victim’s are told to pay nothing until they
receive the merchandise. The person behind the scam uses the victim’s
name and a credit card number belonging to another person to purchase
the item at a legitimate site.

Once the item is shipped, the victim then authorizes
his credit card to be billed or sends payment directly to the scammer.
The scammer has now put you in the position of being in receipt of
stolen merchandise while they get away with your money.

Another scam that still seems to be working is being
contacted through e-mail by someone claiming to be from your credit
card company, your internet service provider, Paypal, or Ebay.

The scammer will send a message stating that your
account information needs to be verified because their files were
hacked into, their database crashed or they believe that someone has
tried to steal your account information and they want to verify your
information in order to protect your account. The con artist then uses
the information supplied to “verify” your account to run up fraudulent
charges.

NEVER give personal information to a company, such as
AOL or Ebay, that already has it. If you are suspicious about being
contacted, contact the company yourself before giving out any personal
information.

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