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The holiday season is here and millions of Americans are heading out to tackle their last-minute shopping lists. Though doing the lions share of your shopping online can save you time, there are many dangers lurking out there on the Internet, especially where there are credit cards involved. One recent Internet phishing scam involves Apple fans, and a so-called "Christmas Awards" program. This Read more
There's no better time to start thinking of online safety than the present. Whether you're shopping online, signing into your email, or surfing the web on your mobile phone, there are simple ways to protect your identity and information. Check out this guide to protecting yourself in this digital world. Read more
The excitement and curiosity over the death of Osama bin Laden hasn't just sparked a flurry of activity on the Internet — it's also become a feeding ground for hackers looking to steal your information. Just because something shows up in a Google search or gets past your spam folder doesn't mean it's legit — hackers prey on unsuspecting victims during news events by hiding malicious links and Read more
While you already know when you're going to get your rebate check, some scammers are doing their best to get in their way of you and your check finally coming together. The IRS just issued the top 12 tax scams — usual suspects like phishing and hiding income offshore made the list, but this year scammers have been trying to squeeze money from the economic stimulus rebate checks. The bad guys Read more
The IRS defines phishing as "the act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft." The IRS is often the legitimate enterprise that scammers behind phishing schemes are attempting to emulate. Phishers send emails claiming that you need to update or Read more
If you find yourself craving a tasty scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream today, you're in luck. Run on over to your nearest Scoop Shop between noon and 8 p.m. to get your cone of choice for free! The company is celebrating 34 years that have been chock-full of unique flavors. Today's a great opportunity to try out the new line of Greek frozen yogurt, but if you'd rather enjoy a scoop of your Read more
Internet safety starts at home, and while you may have a hacker-proof password, keep your firewall locked and loaded, and otherwise stay diligent to online scams, the truth is — sometimes spam, phishing, and fraudulent activity can slip through the cracks. If you suspect you've received illegal spam or phishing emails, or think you may be a victim of Internet fraud (by shopping online, or Read more
There are lots of ways to find your geeky love match online, but as they say on The Bachelor, not all online daters are there for the right reasons. According to a new report, online dating fraud rose 150 percent in 2011, making Internet dating sites a hotbed for fraudulent links and phishing scams. With over three percent of interactions being of fraudulent nature — including those Read more
The year of the Pomeranian: Boo's cutest looks of 2011 Learn how to avoid Internet fraud and phishing scams Video: Tom Cruise talks holidays with Katie and Suri at the MI4 premiere Get the year's best celebrity chef cooking tips See YouTube's most popular beauty videos of 2011 Banksy sends a holiday message to his UK fans Lil gift guide: 10 heartfelt gifts for treasured grandparents Superchic Read more
If your music collection is stuffed with indie rock staples, you don't have to put them aside while planning your wedding playlist. Mainstream dance tunes just aren't every couple's style, and there are plenty of indie songs with a good beat that will get the crowd grooving. Don't be afraid to wander off the proverbial beaten path when compiling your reception playlist. If this is the kind of Read more
