Jim Sparrow asked: Real estate agents may have more invested in the network neutrality debate than they think. In an industry heavily dependent on Internet access, even a slight change in the rules of access could cause most professionals to re-think their business models. Agents and brokers who don’t enjoy the pervasivity of the Internet [...]

John Young asked:

Bob squinted at the email and began to read:“Dear eBay User, as part of our security measures, eBay Inc. has developed a security program against fraudulent attempts and account thefts. Therefore, our system requires further account verification…”Security Measures. A threat to suspend his account to prevent “fraudulent activity”. The email went on [...]

Brue Baker asked: If you are looking to get in shape, prevent back pain, build strength and burn calories, you have probably considered purchasing a rowing machine. However, there is a lot that goes into purchasing a home rowing machine, as there are so many makes and models to choose from.Of course, you have probably [...]

Marvin Dreyer asked: Phishing is a new model cyberspace attack, in which the attacker masquerades a genuine entity and tricks you into providing important user information such as credit cards, account user names, passwords, etc.Usually phishing starts with an email or an instant message, appearing to be from the genuine entity, asking you to furnish [...]

Jim Edwards asked: Copyright (c) 2008 Jim EdwardsThe online scam technique known as “phishing” is not new. Phishing has plagued Internet users for several years now, but its effectiveness has caused the practice to grow to record levels among online criminals. “Phishing” describes a combination of techniques used by cyber crooks to bait people into [...]

Brian J. Gillette asked: trimMail Network Advisory: Email-based phishing attacks intercepted by trimMail Inboxes across North America are up a whopping 271% this month, while viruses have receded by 58%. Forty three percent of all phishing attacks are aimed at PayPal customers, while another 10% target eBay. In the same period, phishing attacks aimed at [...]

Richard A. Chapo asked: Sen. Partick J. Leahy has introduced the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 to Congress for consideration. The Act would allow federal prosecutors to seek fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to five years against individuals convicted for promoting phishing scams. Online parody and political speech sites would be [...]

James Murray asked: Countless people have been scammed and defrauded on eBay. eBay is a fun place to bid on items and to sell items, but you must know how to recognize a scam, and how to avoid them, them or you quickly join the ranks of those who have lost their money to eBay [...]

Matthew C. Keegan asked: Scams involving email continue to plague consumers across America, indeed the world. These so called “phishing” scams involve “spoofed” emails meant to draw the unwary to bogus internet sites masquerading as legitimate sites. These scam artists — phishers — attempt to hook visitors in by having them divulge certain critical and [...]

magdy saad asked: Scammers And eBay rotect Yourself from Fraud Attempts by Email:-What is a Spoof Email, and how do I recognize one?I Received a Spoof Email, WHAT DO I DO NOW?Examples of email scammer messages – learn to recognize themOther eBay Scams – ship to Africa, the eBay warehouse, etc.Is there something I can [...]

Jitender Sharma asked: There are many eBay scams out there to keep an eye out for when you are selling on eBay. This article will cover a few of the known and not so known scams to be aware of. Whether you’re a causal seller, or a professional seller on eBay, you need to know [...]