Protect yourself from clever Internet and other scams: Recent Internet ScamBusters issues
Protect yourself from scams. Here's a list of the current and back issues of Internet ScamBusters:
316 Stopping Phone Spam on Your Cell Phone
4 tips for stopping cell phone spam, lotteries and working at home: Internet ScamBusters™ #316
315 Cell phone scams
The top tips on how to spot and avoid the 10 cell phone scams you're most likely to encounter: Internet Scambusters™ #315
314 The Top 10 Internet Scams of 2008 and 2009
Scambusters.org's Annual List of the Top 10 Internet Scams of 2008 and Predictions for 2009: Internet Scambusters™ #314
313 Identity Theft: Is Your Lender Complying With the New Red Flag Rules?
What your bank or other credit organizations should be doing to implement tough new measures -- known as "red flag rules" -- against identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #313
312 Antiques Scams 2: The 10 Key Questions to Help Cut Your Risk
Asking a few simple questions can dramatically reduce your chances of being caught in antiques scams: Internet Scambusters™ #312
311 The 7 Key Types of Holiday Scams to Watch Out For This Christmas Season
Holiday scams on the Internet, at the mall, at the register and even at your front door: Internet Scambusters™ #311
310 Inside the Murky World of Rebate Scams
The three types of rebate scams -- and how to avoid them: Internet Scambusters™ #310
309 3 New Nigerian Scams Uncovered -- Plus a Personal Family Identity Theft Scare
Clever new Nigerian scams and a scary, personal story about family identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #309
308 A Bad Economy Is Good for Scammers -- Watch Out for These Super-Sneaky Cons...
Bottom Line/Personal interview on bad economy scams with Dr. Audri Lanford: Internet ScamBusters™ #308
307 3 Creepy Halloween Urban Legends
The truth about three Halloween urban legends: Internet ScamBusters™ #307
306 The 5 Most Common Social Networking Scams
Hack attacks, ID theft and malicious software target growing membership of online communities: Internet Scambusters™ #306
305 The 5 Most Common Types of Airport Scams and How to Avoid Them
Airport scams are on the rise -- and increased security may even increase (rather than decrease) them: Internet Scambusters™ #305
304 The 7 Most Common Antiques Scams and How to Avoid Them
Whether you're buying or selling, or considering investing in an antiques project, here are the antiques scams and pitfalls to look out for: Internet Scambusters™ #304
303 Misinformation and Good Intentions Drive Green Scams and Energy Fraud
Green scams: Whether it's bogus investments, energy fraud and supposed savings or other cons, when it comes to being green it's easy to draw the wrong conclusions: Internet ScamBusters™ #303
302 7 Top Pet Scams That Cost Money and Even Animal Lives
Con artists play on our love of animals with pet scams to cheat us and put our pets at risk: Internet ScamBusters™ #302
301 Most Work-At-Home Job Offers Are Not What They Seem
Bottom Line/Retirement Interview with Dr. Audri Lanford on work-at-home scams and how to avoid them: Internet ScamBusters™ #301
300 Shredding: A Key Weapon in Your Document Security and Identity Theft Prevention Strategies
Shredding is essential to prevent identity theft after you sort out files and documents overflowing in your closets and cabinets -- here's help for deciding what to keep and what to destroy: Internet ScamBusters™ #300
299 Hurricane Scams 2008: Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike Scams Have Already Begun
As Hurricane Gustav and then Hurricane Ike hit the Gulf Coast, we know what that means: hurricane scams are right on its heels: Internet ScamBusters™ #299
298 Business Scams #2: 7 More Tricks to Snag Your Money and Data
A new roundup of less familiar business scams, and variations of well-established ones -- and what you can do to avoid them: Internet ScamBusters™ #298
297 Whaling? These Scammers Target Big Phish
Whaling- A type of scam you most likely haven't heard of: Internet ScamBusters™ #297
296 Beware this "Neighborly" Charity Fraud
A new twist on charity fraud and credit card thieves target gyms: Internet ScamBusters™ #296
295 A Widespread Convincing and Dangerous UPS Scam
New warning about UPS scam and bait and switch deals: Internet ScamBusters™ #295
294 Airport Travel Scams: Watch Out For These Airport Tricksters
7 travel scams that could await you at the airport: Internet ScamBusters™ #294
293 Medical Identity Theft: A Scary Form of Identity Theft Few People Even Know About
How medical identity theft affects you and what you can do about it: Internet Scambusters™ #293
292 Scale and speed of spam, scams and identity theft exposed
Alarm raised as surveys and tests reveal spam avalanche and security flaws: Internet ScamBusters™ #292
291 Fakes: Software and Donation Boxes
Fakes to watch out for: Just because it has a label doesn't mean that software or fund-raising cause is genuine: Internet Scambusters™ #291
290 The 5 most common business scams
How business scams work at stores, gas stations, etc. -- and how to avoid them: Internet ScamBusters™ #290
289 How To Avoid Gemstone and Jewelry Scams
How gemstone and jewelry scammers try to fool you and what you can do to stop them: Internet Scambusters™ #289
288 Spammers Take Over Personal Calendars
Find out how to switch off calendar spammers and the senior scammers: Internet Scambusters™ #288
287 How To Avoid Extra Credit Card Fees and Surcharges
Advice from subscribers on credit card fees, fake software, contractor scams, puppy scams, travel scams, and photography contest scams: Internet Scambusters™ #287
286 If You Own a Credit Card or Debit Card, WATCH OUT... The Trickiest Scams Now
Bottom Line/Personal interviews Dr. Audri Lanford on credit card scams: Internet Scambusters™ #286
285 The 7 Things You Must Do If You Believe You Are A Victim Of Identity Theft
Key steps to take if you're a victim of identity theft that limit the damage and get you back on track: Internet Scambusters™ #285
284 Internet Safety: How to Protect Your Child from Cyber Bullying
5 things you can do to protect your children from cyber bullying: Internet Scambusters™ #284
283 Credit Card Liability: What's in Your Wallet?
Understanding credit card liability and how one victim of identity theft caught the thief herself: Internet Scambusters™ #283
282 Contractor Scams: How to Avoid "Rent-a-Creep" Schemes
7 tips to avoid hiring scam contractors: Internet Scambusters™ #282
281 Is Catching Identity Thieves Mission Impossible?
Answers to Scambusters' subscribers biggest questions -- catching identity thieves and how scammers choose their victims: Internet Scambusters™ #281
280 Invoice scams: 5 tricks fraudsters use to get your money
How to spot invoice scams that look like they mean business: Internet Scambusters™ #280
279 3 Google AdWords Phishing Scams
Google AdWords phishing scams and new report on Internet scams: Internet Scambusters™ #279
278 Microwave Urban Lengends:
Does microwaving with plastic containers release toxins; will microwaved water explode?: Internet ScamBusters™ #278
277 Craigslist Warning: Selling a Home? Be Sure Scammers Don't Rent It First
New scams on Craigslist and ticket resale sites like StubHub: Internet ScamBusters™ #277
276 ScamLines 1: What's New in Scams?
9 new scams in the news: Internet ScamBusters™ #276
275 4 Social Security Scams
Tricks Social Security Impostors Use to Scam Taxpayers: Internet ScamBusters™ #275
274 Pharming: How You Can Beat This Growing Threat
Two fairly simple steps you must take to protect yourself from a dangerous computer attack called pharming: Internet ScamBusters™ #274
273 What Can YOU Do to Prevent Identity Theft? How You Can Make a Difference
Dr. Audri Lanford interviews Todd Davis, LifeLock CEO: Internet ScamBusters™ #273
272 7 Common Mistakes People Unknowingly Make When Using the Internet that Can Lead to Identity Theft
Avoid these online pitfalls to beat the identity theft scammers: Internet ScamBusters™ #272
271 Subscribers' Advice on Car Rental Scams and More
Car rental scams, lottery and Nigerian scams, and collection agency scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #271
270 Taxing Times: Steer Clear of the New IRS Scams
Learn about the tricksters' latest IRS scams and pick up quick tips on how to avoid them: Internet ScamBusters™ #270
269 Answers to Our Subscribers 5 Biggest Identity Theft Protection Questions
What's new in identity theft protection: Internet ScamBusters™ #269
268 Are You Being Haunted By Zombie Debt?
Dealing With Zombie Debt So It Can Finally Be Laid To Rest: Internet ScamBusters™ #268
267 Scams Against Seniors: Don't Get Fleeced Out Of Your Golden Years
How to Protect Yourself From Scam Artists That Target Seniors: Internet ScamBusters™ #267
266 Identity Cloning: Attack of the Identity Clones
An introduction to identity cloning and how it differs from identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #266
265 New Phishing Scam Targets Amazon Customers
New Amazon phishing scam, a recent AOL phishing scam; a new twist on overpayment scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #265
264 Don't Let Car Rental Companies Take Your for a Ride
Five Ways Car Rental Agencies Lure Extra Cash Out of Unsuspecting Customers: Internet ScamBusters™ #264
263 Beware Fake Debt Collection Agencies
Bogus debt collection agencies, online dating chat robots, and an "Energy Department refund": Internet ScamBusters™ #263
262 The Top 10 Internet Scams of 2007 and 2008
ScamBusters.org's list of the Top 10 Internet scams of 2007 and predictions for 2008: Internet ScamBusters™ #262
261 Four Charity Scams to Avoid
More Greedy Than Needy, How to Spot Charity Scams, Especially During the Christmas Season: Internet ScamBusters™ #261
260 Chain of Shame: Applebee's Gift Certificate Email is a Hoax
Applebee's gift certificate hoax and cyber-security: Internet ScamBusters™ #260
259 Top 5 Christmas Scams to Watch for This Christmas Shopping Season
Protect yourself from the Christmas scams most likely to hurt shoppers and charitable givers this year: Internet ScamBusters™ #259
258 False Tips Sink Ships: How To Steer Clear of the Cruise Ship Jobs Scams
Before You Start Your Job Hunt, Learn the Difference Between the Real Cruise Ship Jobs and the Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #258
257 What Everyone Ought to Know About... Home Improvement Scams
How To Avoid the Most Common Home Improvement Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #257
256 Travel Card Promoters Promise Huge Travel Perks -- But Do They Deliver?
Travel card scams and the latest updates on the National Do-Not-Call Registry: Internet ScamBusters™ #256
255 "Psychic" Scammers See Money Troubles in Your Future
Don't Get Conned by These 3 Common Psychic Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #255
254 Tips to Avoid Financial Aid Scams, a Census Scam and a Bank of America Phishing Scam
Financial aid scams increase sharply, seniors fooled by fake census, and phishing scammers exploit fears of identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #254
253 "You're Under Investigation": A New IRS Email Scam
Two new phishing scams: an IRS email scam and a Red Cross telephone scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #253
252 Old School Standards - How To Spot a Distance Learning Scam
Interested In Getting a Distance Learning Degree? Check Our Tips and Avoid Schools That Are Distance Learning Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #252
251 Don't Go Breaking My Heart: The Top Four Online Dating Scams
Tips to avoid four of the biggest online dating scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #251
250 Scammers Can Now Use Fake Caller ID Number
New phishing scam uses fake caller ID numbers and new bomb scare extortion scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #250
249 New Mortgage Scams Sweep Away Homes and Dreams
The foreclosure crisis is pushing desperate homeowners into the arms of scammers who have come up with three clever new mortgage scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #249
248 Why Doesn't ScamBusters Ever Write About Lottery Scams?
ScamBusters Q and A Issue - lottery scams, Mac firewalls, and killer emails: Internet ScamBusters™ #248
247 Ashes To Ashes - How to Avoid Cremation Scams
How to Evaluate Cremation Services And Avoid Problems: Internet ScamBusters™ #247
246 The College Student's Guide to Identity Theft
What college students must know about identity theft and lemon laws for cars: Internet ScamBusters™ #246
245 Phone-y Rumor Claims Listings on National Do Not Call List Set to Expire
Do Not Call list update, iPhone scam and hoax, and the true cost of online scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #245
244 Scammers Pose as Grandchildren to Swindle Grandparents
Grandparents scams swindle seniors; say no to "negative option" scams; beware the "robot" virus: Internet ScamBusters™ #244
243 Rolling Over in the Grave: Three Funeral Scams
Avoiding funeral scams - six tips on what to look out for when planning a funeral: Internet ScamBusters™ #243
242 Ecard Scams: Greetings! A Scammer Has Sent You an Ecard!
Beware the latest ecard scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #242
241 SCAMMED! Don't Let What Happened To These Victims Happen To You
Bottom Line/Personal updated interview on scam victims with Dr. Audri Lanford: Internet ScamBusters™ #241
240 How to Avoid Travel Scams When Vacationing Overseas
The four most popular international travel scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #240
239 Scammers Send Fake Renewal Notices for Magazine Subscriptions
Scammers use fake "renewal" notices for magazine subscriptions to bilk subscribers; others pose as the FTC: Internet ScamBusters™ #239
238 Heavy Metal -- How to Avoid "Rare Coin" Scams
10 Tips to help you avoid "rare coin" scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #238
237 How to File Consumer Complaints That Get Results
Consumer complaints that gets results when merchandise never arrives, and a new question about Southwest Airlines: Internet ScamBusters™ #237
236 Credit Card Offers That Simply Won't Stop
Answers to subscriber questions about credit card offers that won't stop, spaham, and "free" gift offers: Internet ScamBusters™ #236
235 Taking the Bite Out of Puppy Scams
How to Buy a Puppy Without Being Duped by Puppy Scams and a New BBB Phishing Scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #235
234 Credit Unions and Credit Card Fees
Subscriber advice on credit unions, identity theft, giving your Medicare number to doctors, reporting fraudulent emails in Canada, and passwords: Internet ScamBusters™ #234
233 Can Gas Boycotts Reduce Gas Prices? Another "Gas Out" Fails to Prevent "Gassing Up"
Did the May 15 gas boycotts reduce gas prices, scam screenwriting contests, and important info on junk faxes: Internet ScamBusters™ #233
232 Protect Yourself from Fake Anti-Virus Software
10 Tips to help you avoid fake anti-virus software scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #232
230 Summer Travelers: Avoid These Common Travel Scams
Five travel scams you've likely never heard about: Internet ScamBusters™ #230
229 How To Avoid Extra Credit Card Fees and Surcharges
8 tips for avoiding credit card fees and surcharges that cost consumers more than $30 billion a year: Internet ScamBusters™ #229
228 10 Risk-Free Ways to Stop Scammers
You CAN help stop scammers with these 10 tips: Internet ScamBusters™ #228
227 Bank of America Survey Phishing Email
Tips to recognize if that Bank of America email is bogus: Internet ScamBusters™ #227
226 Creating Computer Passwords
Suggestions from fellow subscribers make remembering complicated computer passwords a breeze: Internet ScamBusters™ #226
225 Three Tax Time Urban Legends
Find out which tax urban legends are true and which are not: Internet ScamBusters™ #225
224 Hitman Emails: Scams or Urban Legends?
Get the latest info on the hitman email and avoid getting conned: Internet ScamBusters™ #224
223 Photocopiers: A New Culprit for Identity Theft -- Especially During Tax Season?
The threat posed by photocopiers is real and can make you vulnerable to identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #223
222 What Everybody Ought To Know About Cancer Fraud
The two big types of cancer fraud you need to watch for: Internet ScamBusters™ #222
221 The Microsoft lottery scam
The Microsoft lottery, British lottery, ATM PIN number reversal, and more scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #221
220 How to Proactively Prevent Identity Theft: An Interview With LifeLock CEO Todd Davis
Now you can effectively prevent identity theft with this easy to use, fast service: Internet ScamBusters™ #220
219 Tips to Keep Your Teens (and Yourself) Safe on MySpace and Other Social Networking Sites
Make MySpace, and any similar online meeting place, a safer environment for your kids: Internet ScamBusters™ #219
218 3 Valentine's Day Urban Legends
Try to guess which one of these three Valentine's Day romance urban legends are true: Internet ScamBusters™ #218
217 ATM Pin Reversal and ATM Theft Scams
Advice from readers and experts alike on what you should do to avoid being taken by ATM pin scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #217
216 Read This Before Saying "Yes" to a Free Credit Report
Getting your free credit report can be frustrating, costly, and downright harmful - find out how to avoid being ripped off: Internet ScamBusters™ #216
215 How to Recognize and Avoid the IRS Audit Scam and Excellent Free Consumer Resource Book
Don't get taken by the IRS audit scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #215
214 Poetry Scam Alert: A Little-Known Scam About Bogus Poetry Contests
Important things you really need to know not to get taken by the poetry scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #214
213 ATM Theft: 8 Tips to Protect Yourself From the 5 Most Common ATM Scams
5 Clever ATM Theft Scams and How To Avoid Them: Internet ScamBusters™ #213
212 Teach Your Children To Recognize and Avoid Internet Scams
Tips to help protect your children and your family from Internet scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #212
211 The Top 10 Scams for 2006 -- and 2007
What were the Top 10 scams for 2006 -- and what are the biggest scam trends going to be in 2007? Internet ScamBusters™ #211
210 Are These Three Christmas Urban Legends True?
Can you spot which one of our favorite Christmas urban legends is true? Internet ScamBusters™ #210
209 New Gift Card Scams: 8 Tips to Protect Yourself
Gift Card Scams Abound -- But the Biggest Threats Are Not What You've Been Hearing About! Internet ScamBusters™ #209
208 Social Security Administration scam alert, am I really getting more spam, and am I being too paranoid?
Is the email I just received from the Social Security Administration a scam - and other subscriber questions: Internet ScamBusters™ #208
207 How to avoid the two newest car dealer scams
Sneaky car dealer scams plus four tips to keep you and your car safe: Internet ScamBusters™ #207
206 Are these three popular stories true: eating turkey makes you sleepy, aspartame developed as ant poison, and fortune cookie leads to a lottery win?
Does eating turkey make you sleepy... and other folklore: Internet ScamBusters™ #206
205 Online Auctions, Cheap Prescription Drug Scams, and Bank Robbers:
Avoiding "second chance" offer scams at online auctions: Internet ScamBusters™ #205
204 How to Find Out if Your Social Security Number has Been Stolen, Internet Dating Scams and Phishing by Phone:
Does this simple method work to find out if your Social Security number has been stolen? Internet ScamBusters™ #204
203 Avoiding Work-at-Home Scams:
Highlights from the WashingtonPost.com's live 'Inside Job: Avoiding Work-at-Home Scams:' Internet ScamBusters™ #203
202 Secret shoppers, astroturfing and successful phish:
Another important scam targeted at secret shoppers, plus astroturfing and why scammers are so successful when they phish: Internet ScamBusters™ #202
201 Credit Card Fraud Prevention Advice
How much truth is there in the popular credit card fraud prevention advice email making the rounds? Internet ScamBusters™ #201
200 Startling Facts About Identity Theft
When identity theft is not for profit but for getting a job: Internet ScamBusters™ #200
199 Are Telamonia dimidiata spiders being found under airplane toilet seats -- and can they really kill you?
Telamonia dimidiata spiders, unclaimed funds, and political spam: Internet ScamBusters™ #199
198 Free Credit Reports: One Year Later
Free credit reports, new Monster.com scam and "doctored" online printable coupons: Internet ScamBusters™ #198
197 What's New With Identity Theft? Pretexting and New ID Theft Standards
Understanding pretexting and six recommendations to protect yourself from pretexters: Internet ScamBusters™ #197
196 How to stop getting credit card offers in the mail
Stopping credit card offers via snail mail, scam targeted at physicians, and anti telemarketing script: Internet ScamBusters™ #196
195 Cheap Tickets: How Not to Get Scammed
A true story about buying cheap tickets for events reveals a scam most people don't know about: Internet ScamBusters™ #195
194 The Truth About Becoming a Mystery Shopper
Is becoming a mystery shopper to earn money a scam? The truth may surprise you: Internet ScamBusters™ #194
193 Planet Mars: will it really look as big as the moon?
Planet Mars, the Coca Cola lottery, and protecting your privacy: Internet ScamBusters™ #193
192 Can You Really Get Free Designer Handbags and Other Valuable Prizes?
Are all the offers for free designer handbags, video systems, plasma TVS, etc. scams, or can you actually get the prizes? Internet ScamBusters™ #192
191 Online dating scams
Online dating scams, resume scam, and the Henry Ford version of the Nigerian scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #191
190 College scholarships: What you don't know CAN hurt you!
College scholarships and important new recommendations on creating passwords: Internet ScamBusters™ #190
189 Vishing: The newest security threat
Vishing, an update on the Nigerian scam, and how to save money on gas: Internet ScamBusters™ #189
188 3 New Phishing Scams: Clever Chase Bank Customer Survey Phishing Scam
Phishing scams from Chase Bank, a phone number rather than a website address, and Citibank: Internet ScamBusters™ #188
187 How Do I Check My Credit Rating Without Getting Scammed Or Spammed?
Checking your credit rating, scams targeting the hearing impaired, and the Friday Notice: Internet ScamBusters™ #187
186 Three Urban Legends: The Bill Gates / Microsoft email beta test...
Are these urban legends true: Microsoft email beta test, Swiffer WetJet dangerous to your pets, Target's practices: Internet ScamBusters™ #186
185 HYIP and the "Secret Banking System" Scams
HYIP, data theft news, and tips for how to protect your money while traveling: Internet ScamBusters™ #185
184 PDA Security Tip
Advice from subscribers - PDA security tip, success in foiling a PayPal scam, and advice for improving your credit rating for Australians: Internet ScamBusters™ #184
183 Counter-Intuitive Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
3 ways to improve your credit score, Hawaii vacation rental scams, and collect calls on Father's Day: Internet ScamBusters™ #183
182 Special Issue on Ransomware
Ransomware: How to protect yourself - Internet ScamBusters™ #182
181 565 Arrested in Operation Global Con
Operation Global Con, theft of 26 million veteran's social security numbers and spyware: Internet ScamBusters™ #181
180 Recurring Credit Card Charges
Small, recurring credit card charges and bounced check handling alert: Internet ScamBusters™ #180
179 Cell Phone Theft Alert
Cell phone theft alert, password security tip, and scams that capitalize on high gas prices: Internet ScamBusters™ #179
178 PayPal Account Theft, a Different Overpayment Scam, and Monitoring Your Credit Card Statements Online
PayPal account theft hits home: Internet ScamBusters™ #178
177 SCAMMED! What We All Can Learn from These Real-Life Victims
Bottom Line/Personal interview on scam victims with Dr. Audri Lanford: Internet ScamBusters™ #177
176 Are Your Home and Cell Phone Records Private?
Privacy Alert: Cell phone records - Internet ScamBusters™ #176
175 Protecting Your Online Brokerage Accounts and Bank Accounts:
12 mistakes to avoid to safeguard your online brokerage accounts and bank accounts: Internet ScamBusters™ #175
174 Did Starbucks Really Say They Don't Support the Troops in Iraq?
Starbucks email, Windows email Security Test, and new VA Internet safety law: Internet ScamBusters™ #174
173 Autosurf Sites: A Real Way to Earn Money or a Scam?
4 important questions about any autosurf program: Internet ScamBusters™ #173
172 Two Credit Card Scams to Watch Out For
Don't fall for either of these credit card scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #172
171 Tax Scams: What You Really Need to Watch Out for
5 new tax scams for this year: Internet ScamBusters™ #171
170 Growing Used Car Scam
Used car scam, mulch and termites, and medicare drug benefit plan: Internet ScamBusters™ #170
169 The Truth About Keylogger Programs
Keylogger programs, Internet panhandling and using a cell phone to dial 911: Internet ScamBusters™ #169
168 Disaster Preparedness: Preparing your Medical Records for Emergencies
Step 2 in disaster preparedness - your medical records: Internet ScamBusters™ #168
167 Lead in Lipstick and Other Urban Legends...
Lead in lipstick, Glade air freshener, and 90# -- are these urban legends true? Internet ScamBusters™ #167
166 Are Free Magazine Subscriptions Really Free -- Or Are They Scams?
Free magazine subscriptions, the best way to cancel a credit card, and how to stop junk faxes: Internet ScamBusters™ #166
165 Why Am I Still Getting All These Spams?
Reducing the number of spams, dealing with copyright violations, and stopping junk faxes: Internet ScamBusters™ #165
164 Big eBay Scam
Ebay scam, credit reports and saving on your energy bill: Internet ScamBusters™ #164
163 Can You Really Get a Free Credit Report -- Without Getting Scammed?
4 tips for getting the free credit report you are entitled to: Internet ScamBusters™ #163
162 Should I Join The Cell Phone Do Not Call List Now?
Will I be bombarded with telemarketing on my cell phone if I don't join the cell phone do not call list now?: Internet ScamBusters™ #162
161 Internet ScamBusters' Predictions for the 10 Biggest Internet Scam Trends in 2006
Scam Trends to Watch Out for to Stay Safe in 2006: Internet ScamBusters™ #161
160 NEW IRS Notice is Really a Phishing Scam
IRS notice with web form for checking the status of tax returns and refunds is a phishing scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #160
159 Can You Really Buy a Plot of Land on the Moon or Is It a Hoax?
The truth about buying land on the moon and other unusual subscriber questions: Internet ScamBusters™ #159
158 What Were the 10 Worst Scams of 2005?
Internet ScamBusters Top 10 list of the worst scams of 2005; Internet ScamBusters™ #158
157 10 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Cut Your Home Heating Bill This Winter -- Without Getting Scammed
How to cut your home heating costs now: Internet ScamBusters™ #157
156 7 New Tips for Safe Holiday Online Shopping
How to do your online shopping safely this holiday season: Internet ScamBusters™ #156
155 FBI and CIA Emails
FBI and CIA emails are really a very serious worm: Internet ScamBusters™ #155
154 Are the "Free Gas for a Year" New Car Promotions Real or are They a Scam?
Free gas car promotions, online surveys and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #154
153 Sony Rootkit CDs -- And What It Means for You
Sony rootkit, the Stella Awards, and is your driver's license info available on the Internet? Internet ScamBusters™ #153
152 Are Ecards Safe?
Tips for sending and receiving ecards safely: Internet ScamBusters™ #152
151 Chimney Repair and Cleaning Scams
The truth about chimney repair and cleaning: Internet ScamBusters™ #151
150 Online Surveys: Can You Actually Earn Any Money?
The truth about earning money with online surveys: Internet ScamBusters™ #150
149 Are "Hot" Stock Tips Really Hot?
"Hot" stock tips: Ever wonder what would have happened if you had bought those stocks that are "about to skyrocket"? - Internet ScamBusters™ #149
148 Emergency Preparedness: How to Prepare for a Very Quick Getaway
Why emergency preparedness is so important -- and how taking these specific steps could save your life: Internet ScamBusters™ #148
147 ICE - In Case of Emergency - and Cell Phones
ICE, how scammers take money from your bank account, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #147
146 Medical Scam, Auction Scams, Lottery Scams and More...
Medical scam on seniors, trusting sellers ratings, foreign lotteries and cell phones: Internet ScamBusters™ #146
145 A Scary New Breed of Debt Collectors and Debt Collection Scams
What you need to know about debt collectors -- even if you have no debts: Internet ScamBusters™ #145
144 Katrina Scams
Answers to the 10 Most Interesting Questions We've Been Asked About Hurricane Katrina Scams; Internet ScamBusters™ #144
143 9 Tips for Winning When Your Homeowners Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
Why you shouldn't give up when your homeowners insurance company denies your claim: Internet ScamBusters™ #143
142 Is There Now a US Army Iraq Nigerian Scam?
New Nigerian scam, Amazon phishing scams, unclaimed money and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #142
141 Brand New Jury Duty Scam:
A new identity theft scam almost no one knows about - the jury duty scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #141
140 Travel Scams -- Here, There and Everywhere
3 big travel scams you may well not have heard about: Internet ScamBusters™ #140
139 Overpayment Scams:
Classic overpayment scams and new deceptive twists: Internet ScamBusters™ #139
138 Cell Phone Virus Update
Cell phone virus update, Deceased Do-Not-Call List, and counterfeit postal money orders: Internet ScamBusters™ #138
137 14 Tips for Using Email Safely
Internet ScamBusters email safety tips: Internet ScamBusters™ #137
136 Fake Microsoft Security Update:
Fake Microsoft security update, gift registry danger and airports with free Wi-Fi: Internet ScamBusters™ #136
135 Adding a Credit Report Fraud Alert
An unanticipated downside of adding a fraud alert to your credit report... a simple solution to phishing scams... and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #135
134 Laptop Security Tips
How you can keep your laptop and its contents secure: Internet ScamBusters™ #134
133 Is This Email From PayPal Real or a Spoof?
PayPal scams, unsecure webpages, spam, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #133
132 MasterCard Security Alert:
7 specific things you can do to protect yourself from MasterCard and other credit card fraud and identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #132
131 Burglary Prevention Tips
4 burglary prevention tips, ID theft facts, backup warning, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #131
130 7 Dangerous Thing People Do on the Internet That Don't Seem Dangerous at All
Do you do any of these 7 dangerous things? Internet ScamBusters™ #130
129 The Evil Twin
How the evil twin is the newest dangerous thing people do on the Internet that doesn't seem dangerous at all: Internet ScamBusters™ #129
128 Ziggy and the Nigerian Fee Scam
Ziggy, German spam, scams and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #128
127 ScamBusters' Top 10 List of History's Greatest Internet Hoaxes
Check out these Internet hoaxes in honor of History's Greatest Hoaxes Week: Internet ScamBusters™ #127
126 Are There Times You Should Respond to Scammers?
3 questions about responding to scammers: Internet ScamBusters™ #126
125 Are All Very Low Cost Software Offers Scams?
Low cost software offers, contact updating services, phishing, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #125
124 Improving Financial Literacy and Avoiding Affinity Scams
9 tips for avoiding affinity and other investment scams and improving your financial literacy: Internet ScamBusters™ #124
123 A New Pope Scam:
Pope scam shows nothing is sacred, counterfeit postal money orders, phishing and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #123
122 What to Do if Your Credit Card or Wallet is Stolen
5 simple steps to take when your credit card or wallet is stolen: Internet ScamBusters™ #122
121 Stop Spam:
16 Ways Spammers Get Your Email Address ... and How to Stop Them and Stop Spam - Internet ScamBusters™ #121
120 Free Identity Theft Aid
Free identity theft help, updating address book email requests, pet scams, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #120
119 Car Sales: Are They a Scam?
The Inside Story about Car Sales: Internet ScamBusters™ #119
118 Phony Tax Form Scams:
Three tax form scams that can lead to identity theft and empty bank accounts: Internet ScamBusters™ #118
117 Surprising Identity Theft Facts:
Facts you really need to know about identity theft: Internet ScamBusters™ #117
116 More Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy
Online privacy, work-at-home scams, and FBI warnings on computer virus: Internet ScamBusters™ #116
115 Foreign Lottery Scams
Very clever new twists on foreign lottery scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #115
114 Avoiding Pet Scams
5 pet scams you need to know about to help protect your pet -- and your wallet: Internet ScamBusters™ #114
113 Special Internet Privacy Issue
Internet Privacy: Can You Get a Map to a Person's Home By Entering Their Phone Number in Google? Internet ScamBusters™ #113
112 The Free Zone Alarm Firewall:
Is the free Zone Alarm personal firewall the right solution for you? Internet ScamBusters™ #112
111 New Clever PayPal Scam
PayPal scam, more on phishing, and overpayment scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #111
110 What Hardware Firewalls Does Internet ScamBusters Recommend -- And 4 Other Questions...
Hardware firewalls, disposable email accounts, Microsoft's Anti-Spyware program and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #110
109 Internet Scams:
Internet ScamBusters' Predictions for the Top 10 Internet Scams in 2005: Internet ScamBusters™ #109
108 Did You Get a New Computer?
8 Steps to making your new computer safe when you connect to the Internet: Internet ScamBusters™ #108
107 Are These Lotto Winnings Real: Internet ScamBusters Q and A
Lotto winnings, cell phone registry, outsourced tax preparation and envelope stuffing: Internet ScamBusters™ #107
106 How Does a Firewall Work and How Can It Protect Your Computer?
Why you need a firewall -- and understanding what firewalls can and cannot do: Internet ScamBusters™ #106
105 Popular Holiday Scams
5 popular holiday scams, how to shop safely online, and a new 'wrong number' telephone scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #105
104 Toy Safety: 8 Tips
Tips on how toy safety can prevent accidents plus great resource for avoiding phishing scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #104
103 Emergency Cell Phone Numbers:
Emergency cell phone numbers, area code scams, chain letters, phishing, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #103
102 Spyware Removal
What you need to know about spyware prevention and spyware removal: Internet ScamBusters™ #102
101 What You Need to Know About Spyware
Learn what spyware really is, how it can infect a computer, what it does, and how you can protect yourself: Internet ScamBusters™ #101
100 Unclaimed Money Scams
The surprising truth about unclaimed money: Internet ScamBusters™ #100
99 Timeshare Scams
7 tips for avoiding timeshare scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #99
98 Modeling Agencies Scams:
Modeling agencies scams, Do Not Call Registry update, excellent article on phishing, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #98
97 Charity Scams
Specific tips you need to know to protect yourself from charity scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #97
96 Recovery Scams
Recovery scams - a little-known class of scams that can be a real disaster: Internet ScamBusters™ #96
95 First Citizens Bank Phishing Scam and More:
First Citizens Bank scam, emergency preparedness tips, and getting great deals on cruises: Internet ScamBusters™ #95
94 Emergency Preparedness:
10 emergency preparedness tips to help you and your family prepare for disasters and even terrorist attacks: Internet ScamBusters™ #94
93 WTC Survivor Virus and ScamBusters Q
WTC survivor virus, lottery scams, 809 area code emails, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #93
92 Is Your Bank Account Safe?
How to keep the money in your bank account safe -- online and offline: Internet ScamBusters™ #92
91 Avoiding Scams About Scholarships
What College-Bound Students and Parents Need To Know About Scholarships and Scholarship Scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #91
90 Understanding the International Driving License Scam and Poetry Scam
Find out the real scoop on the international driving license scam, poetry scam, and twinkies: Internet ScamBusters™ #90
89 Moving Scams
Special Edition - How to protect yourself from moving scams: Internet ScamBusters™ #89
88 Consumer Complaints: 9 Tips On How To Complain So You Get The Results You Want
Tips on making effective consumer complaints and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #88
87 Travel Scams: 10 Tips to Avoid Getting Taken
Travel scams and PayPal class action lawsuit and settlement: Internet ScamBusters™ #87
86 2 New PayPal Scams:
2 new PayPal scams, dirty politics, new viruses, and Yahoo IM: Internet ScamBusters™ #86
85 Florist Scams and More...
Check out these florist scams and the top 9 email hoaxes according to Bankrate.com: Internet ScamBusters™ #85
84 Microsoft Internet Explorer: Should You Continue to Use It?
Security alert on Microsoft Internet Explorer, Deliver My Mail, and an example of the Nigerian 419 Scam: Internet ScamBusters™ #84
83 Nigerian Scams: Why Do People Fall for Them?
Understanding Nigerian scams and 16 easy tips to save money on gas: Internet ScamBusters™ #83
82 Which Charities are Legitimate?
9 tips for donating to worthwhile charities, a useful tool for avoiding phishing scams, the Junk Fax Prevention Act, and more: Internet ScamBusters™ #82
81 Cheapest Gas Prices, Cutting the Line on Phishing Scams, Cicadas, and...
More on credit card fraud, gas prices, do not spam registry, and a mobile phone virus: Internet ScamBusters™ #81
80 Credit Card Fraud Protection
More on credit card fraud, phishing, and an email advocating a gas boycott: Internet ScamBusters™ #80
79 Credit Card Fraud
21 tips to protect yourself from being a victim of credit card fraud: Internet ScamBusters #79
78 Missing UPS Uniforms -- And More...
Missing UPS uniforms, the new Medicare drug card, and health insurance scams increasing: Internet ScamBusters™ #78
77 Lemon Law: How State Consumer Protection Laws Can Benefit You
How the lemon law protects you: Internet ScamBusters™ #77
76 Cell Phone Scams, Spim, and Phony Stock Brokers
How to protect yourself from cell phone scams, spim, and phony stockbrokers: Internet ScamBusters™ #76
