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

Ferreting out a Fake

Thursday April 24, 2008
Reputable firms such as eBay and PayPal have been besieged by email scammers attempting to pilfer valuable credit card details from unsuspecting customers. These emails often are quite well-done and look very authentic. However, a seasoned eye can quickly ferret out the truth. Those less savvy may want to follow a simple bit of advice: never follow a link in email unless you absolutely trust the sender. If you'd like to move from unsavvy to seasoned, here's how to ferret out malformed link scams. >> Full Story.

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