12 April 2004  
 
 
Scam Report
12 April 2004

This page features a daily collection of links to articles about Internet scams (as well as some links to prominent scams of the non-cyber variety). Due to the ephemeral nature of this type of material, some of the links may expire within a few days of being posted here. Stories are chosen for inclusion here purely on the basis of their entertainment value; we make no claims about the reliability of information linked from this page.

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  New York State Banking Department Issues E-Mail Scam Warning   (Buffalo Business First)
  • The New York State Banking Department has issued a warning about deceptive e-mails sent to consumers in the name of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.


  •   Net Closes on Web Domain Name Scam   (The Sydney Morning Herald)
  • The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission describes a scam that relies on a busy office and an unclear understanding of the domain name system.


  •   Scam Cheats Victims via E-Mail   (The {Hampton Roads] Daily Press)
  • A sophisticated new hoax is sweeping the country. Beware of strangers bearing cashier's checks.


  •   Why It's Easy to Scam Good Guys*   (Los Angeles Times)
  • A person approaches you and claims to be in need. You fork over 20 bucks. It's a setup, but you have adhered to society's rules of trying to help.
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