Data Doctors Radio Program
Sleek Cyber Scams of 2004!
There is a cornucopia of hoaxes circulating the Internet and e-mail roadways just waiting for the right MOOYUCK to come along. The question is how do you determine whether a message is a real warning or a hoax?
Protect yourself from these scandalous ‘phishing’ scams, hoaxes, myths, cons and urban legends by arming yourself with knowledge/information. That’s right, it say’s knowledge, jump on the Internet Highway and research those emails before you become the next MOOYUCK .
Listen-in as Ken, Brandon, Michal, & Chad reveal the truth about these tricky scams and how to avoid them. Call in and tell us what scams you have seen or ask us about something you think might be a scam.
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Original Air Date: Jul 31, 2004
This Week's Links
- Ken breaks down 'Phishing' scam lures.
- Internet hoaxes & how to spot them.
- Ultimate hoax resource - Nuketown
- Bust those hoaxes at Hoaxbusters.com!
- What are the top ten dot cons?
- The bunk stops here - Purportal.com
- Check your email reality at TruthOrFiciton.com!
- File a complaint with the FTC!
- Scambusters.com - The one stop con shop!
- A variety of urban legends past and present.
- Don't forget about home business scams.
- Scams against your business!