Holiday Hoaxes and Scams

The holiday season brings out the best and the worst in the Internet and this year is no different.

Whether it's a fake e-commerce website, a fake holiday e-card that plants malicious code on your computer or a plea to help during this giving season, it's important to be on the lookout.

Listen in as we discuss some of the more common hoaxes and scams that try to take advantage of you during the holiday season.

Join us every Saturday from 12:00–2:00PM on FM News/Talk 92.3 as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or e-mail your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

Original Air Date: Dec 15, 2007

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• E-mail scam targets holiday giving
• Experts Warn of Holiday Phishing Scams
• Watch For Holiday E-Card Spam
• Holiday Shopping Scams
• Tips for a scam-free holiday
• The recurring "Merry Xmas" virus hoax

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