| Anonymity |
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| Security |
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| Fraud - Email - Phishing |
| Fraudulent emails |
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| Examples |
| Free Security Scans |
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Fake websites
Fake website tempts American investors In the United States, an internet-based campaign to warn people about stock market scams drew 125,000 hits in two days using fake offers. It began with the publication of a fake press release praising a biological defence firm - McWhortle Enterprises. The release invited interested parties to browse further information - including glowing testimony from fictional analysts - via a special website. In fact, the US Securities and Exchange Commission had set up this website. The address is http://www.mcwhortle.com/ Those tempted to invest received a warning not to be so hasty. The on-screen message read: "If you responded to an investment idea like this you could get scammed!" Another warning website set up by a Government department was the ASIC's April Fool's Day fake website where they convinced 233 investors to part with more than $4 million over the internet Click here to view real life examples of phishing emails and websites These are old examples but still apply today. I hope that the preceding pages have made you aware of some of the dangers that are lurking out there. Don't take things at face value - be careful. 
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