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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

Internet Scams

Wednesday October 26, 2005
It's not just viruses that threaten us in email. Common Internet and email scams include: phishing scams, lottery winning scams, Nigerian 419 scams, and even charitable donation scams. It pays to be paranoid. Familiarize yourself with the tactics used so you can avoid becoming a victim.
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