CS111 Personal Cyber Safety

RESOURCES: WEEK 7

Protecting Yourself Against Fraud (2): chain letters, Ponzi Schemes, get-rich-quick schemes, online romance, identity theft

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  1. Stopping Chain Letters & Hoaxes on the Internet
  2. How to recognize and avoid tech support scams
  3. Ponzi Scheme Protection
  4. Romance Scams
  5. Identity Theft

 

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How to Spot an Online Scam

Here are the Top Online Scams You Need to Avoid Today [Updated 2018]

Recognizing and Avoiding Internet Scams

AARP Fraud Watch Network

Dating & romance [scams]

Online Romance Scams

Avoiding Identity Theft

How to Spot a Liar (18:42) -- TED

 

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