Apr 02
by Greg Shuey

The sudden surge of online businesses has caused several incidences of identity theft. The Internet is a very huge community where almost everyone participates by providing personal and financial information to get items and services. Online transactions are more convenient than the traditional way of buying or selling merchandise. It saves time and effort. However, it also increases the risk for identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully uses another person’s information to take on that person’s identity and gain something out of it. It is also referred to as identity fraud. One has to know that taking on another person’s identity is a crime; it is more than the simple misuse of social security or any other personal data.

Identity thieves obtain credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from the victim’s existing accounts, apply for loans, establish accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment, file bankruptcy or obtain a job using the victim’s name. All of these happen without the victim’s knowledge.

Fraudulent people only need to access your social security number, date of birth or other identifying information such as your address and phone number and whatever else they can find out about you. They can use this information and come up with fake documents and identification like driver’s license. Once they have this, they can walk in a bank and get a loan, or shop for items “as you.”

Thieves can splurge on branded items and go on vacations with your money right under your nose! You’ll only get to discover the crime once you receive your credit card bill, and it maybe too late to do anything about it.

So caution is necessary especially in your financial activities. Be careful in giving out personal information. Make sure that the person who has access your info is credible. Impersonators are smart people. They are resourceful and determined. There are lots of places where they can access your information: your doctor, dentist, lawyer, accountant, school, insurance provider, and other places that require you to provide identity.

The Internet is also a vulnerable place. Skilled people can go online and hack your accounts to obtain your information. So be very careful. However, it is also a place where you can find tips and advice on how to avoid identity theft.

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Apr 02
by Lynn Sinclare

The internet is full of dishonest websites and rip-off artists who prey on people’s fears and weaknesses to make a quick buck. One of the worst markets for this is the “Make Money Online” market. It’s full of frauds, liars, and outright cons who only care about lining their pockets with your hard earned money.

I found 67 to be complete and total scams and ONLY 3 that were legitimate, honest, solid, well established income sources. By that I mean that they passed my incredibly tough test. If you are serious about making money on the Internet, save yourself a lot of hassle and time-read this page to the end. You’ll be so glad you did!

SO…Who Am I, And Why Should You Listen To Me? Because I want scamming to be erased from the Internet. You see, I got hooked into a few of these so called ‘Get Rich’ schemes and I want everybody to know my results. Besides, I want to get even with these Bozos! The best way I know how to do this is to hit them right in their wallets.

The way I plan to do this is by telling everything I know about scammers and then recommending another option. In doing so, we’ll be one step closer to eliminating scammers from the Internet. So how will that work? I figure that if you are happily making money, you won’t go looking for something else and thereby the scammers won’t get your money. If they don’t get your money, they don’t make money! Mission acomplished!

I know what I am about to say and suggest is going to really tick some people off. I don’t care! They desirve it! It’s about time somebody stepped up to the plate and exposed all of them for what they really are!

First I have to tell you that I don’t consider myself to be a stupid person. I’m in my 30’s, educated and grounded in my sense of belonging. But, holy smokes!, some of these scammers make their products sound so good that you start to feel like a complete moron if you don’t buy into it! So I didseveral times. And every time I got the shaft! It ticked me off so much that I decided to investigate. I uncovered more than I asked for.

The truth is that I was living pay check to pay check and doing a job I wasn’t crazy about. I needed to make some extra money but I wasn’t nuts about the thought of leaving my girls alone any more than I had to. You see, I’m a single parent with two girls. As it was I didn’t get home until 5:45 every night. I had credit card debt, a mortgage, car payments and other bills. There was just too much month in the money, if you know what I mean.

Finally, one night while I was doing my bills. I had had enough. All my complaining wasn’t putting any money in the bank. I knew that I needed to take control. I turned to the Internet as a way to make some extra money from home. That’s when the rodeo started!

I was scammed four times. Yep-I fell for it four different times. You’d think I’d have learned the first time. But NO! My stupid butt kept trying again and again. Actually, they didn’t seem like scams at the time. Honest.

Each time I got scammed, I felt humiliated, stupid and disgusted. The only thing on my side was the fact that each time I was scammed, I got better at detecting the ones to stay away from. Most promised the moon and were unable to deliver even a sparkle. Yeah, yeah, yeah-they looked good in the pictures that were on their site. You know the ones; phony mansions and exotic cars, fake checks of all the money they supposedly made using their snake-oil methods. Are you hearing me?

Every time I thought about the money I’d lost, I get this sick feeling in my stomach. I started to feel really bad for others who got suckered in like me. I kept thinking, “what if they really needed the money? What if they were broke and were going to lose everything if they didn’t make it with an Internet business?” I had to tell my story. It was the only way I could stop feeling so helpless.

By telling my story, maybe I could save people from the humiliation and disappointment of a failed venture and in the process expose all the creeps who had taken illegal money.

My feet hit the ground running and I pushed myself into a full out assault on the Internet. Out of 67 home-based businesses and online money-making opportunities that I dug into and turned over, I found ONLY three (3) that are honest, legitimate and real. ‘Thank Goodness!’ I said out loud, as I wiped the sweat off of my forehead.

That was a little over two years ago. Now I am making a very nice living online. NOT millions. You got that? NOT millions. I’m just making a legitimate,honest, good living. I work at it. That’s how it happens-you put in time. I was able to quit my full time job in 14 months. Anyone who promises you riches beyond your wildest dreams with no work is full of baloney. RUN for the hills!

Can you make a real living with one of the three programs I found? Absolutely. You just need to follow my lead. You also need to be patient and willing to learn. This is YOUR business and you must put in some time and treat it right. The first site I mention is the one I started out with. (The owner is a bit crazy-but he’s the nicest crazy person I know) It’s the one that changed my mind about Internet money making and put a nice income in my account. It’s the one I recommend and the one that earns me the most to date.

Don’t be shy. Dive in and get wet! You’ll be so glad that you did. Email me in about 4 months ant let me know all about how ‘comfortable’ you are getting!! I wish you incredible success on the Internet, and hope you found my site helpful.

Respectfully, Lynn

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