What can we do to protect ourselves from being a victim of online fraud or identity theft?
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What can we do to protect ourselves from being a victim of online fraud or identity theft?
Be careful of claims of guaranteed above average returns with no risk. Look at some of the red flags that can indicate investment fraud
My wife's parents had a neighbor who seemed successful, but recently he plead guilty to fraud and faked his own death. Greed never ends well.
Here are some simple tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of online fraud:
One of the ways that you might be defrauded out of money with your credit card is through small charges. You might overlook a small charge of $1 or $2 on your credit card statement, deciding not to look too closely at the charge.


Credit card fraud is a very real danger for anyone who pays with plastic, anywhere, and it’s not just your credit you need to be careful of protecting, but also the details of your ATM or EFTPOS card as well.

With the current condition of the economy, there have been a couple ponzi schemes that have unraveled, leaving investors wondering what happened to their money. Two high profile investment frauds in Canada had been orchestrated by Earl Jones and recently Gary Sorenson.
Our society is filled with con artists who are promising people a lifeline through jobs, recession-proof income, and access to free government grant money. They are bleeding money from individuals like you and me, and from the economy as a whole. The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on scammers trying to take advantage of the economic downturn and recently released a new video called: Fraud: An Inside Look.







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