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C I Host
's Faulkner Warns of 'Evil Twin' Hotspots WiPhishing
C I Host is the title sponsor
of the Wi-Fi Guy. Following the
instructions, you enter your personal information on the Web
site --
and into the hands of identity thieves.witchboard witchboards
7006, or kentp@cihost. "In little over a year
it's become one of the top scams reported to our National Fraud Information
Center and Internet
Fraud Watch program.fraud.ouija crystalinks
Faulkner is CEO and founder of C I Host, the largest
privately
held Web hosting firm, serving 215,000 clients in 190 countries. To strike
a blow against criminals who prey on
Internet users, the U. "We must work together to stop these
con artists from
misusing the Internet as a tool for fraud.
NCL runs the National Fraud Information
Center, which was created in 1992,
and the Internet Fraud Watch, which was created in 1996, operating
in tandem
with the NFIC. Many sites sell manufactured boards, while other sites sell handcrafted
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Don't Let April 1 Be April 'Phools' Day: Federal Trade Commission National Consumers
League and Microsoft Warn Internet Users of Phishing Scams
"Just delete it. But usually they only
ask if you made particular
transactions; they don't request your account number or other personal
information. Also, you will find instructions for their use.
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interfere with valid connections by sending a stronger signal.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO
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Phishing is a high-tech twist on the all-too-common crime of identity
theft, where spam
or pop-up messages are used to deceive recipients into
releasing personal or financial information
into the hands of criminals.
Internet users should follow these simple steps to avoid phishing
scams:
-- Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and asks for your
personal information. NCL staff provides advice and tips on how to
spot possible telemarketing or
Internet fraud and how to report it.
Note that the word 'ouija' is simply a brand name and
trademarked by Hasbro.
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What: Beware -- hotspots known as "evil twins" have become a threat to
wireless users. And,
for the first time, phishing appeared on the top Internet and
telemarketing
scams lists gathered by the National Consumers League in 2004. But if you're contacted
out of the blue and asked for your
personal information, it's a warning sign that something
is "phishy.
-- If someone contacts you and says you've been a victim of fraud, verify
the person's identity before you provide any personal information. Fraud
reports from consumers
are sent within minutes to over 200 appropriate law
enforcement agencies, including the Federal Trade
Commission and state
attorneys general.occultopedia seance
Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Consumers
League
and Microsoft Corp.newscom.C."
Kornblum announced that Microsoft is filing 117 lawsuits against
alleged
phishers as part of its commitment to protecting consumers against phishing
and other
cybercrime. Law enforcement agencies might also contact you if you've
been the victim of fraud
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The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their
respective owners. You will find information on their history throughout the ages.
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Where:
C I Host is centrally located and accessible to both coasts via
the DFW Airport, just
a few miles away.com
Legitimate credit card issuers and other companies may contact
you if
there is an unusual pattern indicating that someone else might be using
one
of your accounts.
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"Computer users can stop phishers by not responding to an e-mail or
pop-up
that asks for personal information," said Lydia Parnes of the FTC's Bureau of
Consumer
Protection. Our mission is to protect and promote social and
economic justice for consumers and workers
in the United States and abroad. in the
United States and/or other countries. Some believe them
to simply be the board game that Parker Brothers marketed it as.
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It's hard to tell whether something
is legitimate
by looking at an e-mail or a Web site, or talking to someone on the
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District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle against John
Doe defendants
. You will also see them referred to as talking boards, spirit boards, witchboards, ouiji, quija, quiji
, weegee, weegy, or Captain Howdy, among others.
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When: February 10, 2005
C I Host is on Central time, but Faulkner is prepared to work
around the schedules
of media producers, assignments editors and
writers. Still others believe they are
evil instruments of the devil.
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1 consumer complaint in 2004.
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Unknowing wireless users can be
lured into submitting personal
data -- giving passwords account
information to hackers. The company is filing the lawsuits
today in the U."
Most legitimate companies and agencies don't operate that way. To be on the
safe side, ask for the person's
name, the name of the agency or company, the telephone number
, and the
address.
NOTE: Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp
.There are many different views and opinions concerning channeling boards.
There are many resources
available to find a board should you want to purchase one.
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Also referred to as "WiPhishing
," the ploy attracts people using
hotspots with a Service Set Identifier, or SSID, such
as
T-Mobile, Wayport or FatPort. Faulkner is available
for in-studio
interviews, given advance notice.
http://www. To check whether the
message is
really from the company or agency, call it directly or go to the
company
's Web site.weegee seance
cihost. Microsoft Announces Filing of 117 Lawsuits Against Phishing Site Operators
WASHINGTON, In sharp contrast to the
harmless pranks that will be played on April Fools' Day
, deceptive phishing
schemes are no laughing matter.S.
Through today's sweep of John Doe lawsuits
, Microsoft's legal team hopes
to establish connections between phishing scams worldwide and uncover
the
largest-volume operators. EST, or fill out the
online form to file a complaint. Others believe
them to be a doorway to another realm.
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This list of channeling board sites addresses all aspects
of belief surrounding these boards.
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Cyber-thieves are setting up networks to
resemble
legitimate Wi-Fi hotspots.
Contact: D.S.
(Photo: NewsCom: http://www. The
FTC
reports that identity theft was the No."
"Phishing is more than a dirty trick played on unsuspecting
consumers --
it's a serious identity theft problem," said Grant."
"The Internet has revolutionized
the way we communicate, transact business
and educate ourselves," said Aaron Kornblum, Internet Safety
Enforcement
attorney at Microsoft. It may take you to a phony Web site that looks just like
the Web site of the real company or government agency. Use a search
engine to find the
official Web site.obiwan hallowed
Kent Pingel, VP, Corporate Communications, PR of C I Host,
+1-888-868-9931, ext
. Microsoft provides consumers with
the information and technology that will help protect all of us
from this
pervasive and destructive threat, and has filed legal action today against
some of these
individuals.
-- Don't click on a link in an e-mail message that asks for your personal
information.witchboard howdy
(Nasdaq: MSFT) today urged consumers to beware of
phishing schemes aimed at stealing
their identities. Then get the main number (see tip above) and call to find out
if the person
is legitimate.org . Consumers from across the United States and Canada can call
800-876-7060, Monday
through Friday, 9 a.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader
in software, services
and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential
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Who: Christopher Faulkner is prepared to discuss "evil twin" hotspots
and WiPhising: techniques, dangers and preventative measures.m.contacted channeling
, Lydia Parnes,
acting director
of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, Susan Grant,
director of the National Consumers League
's National Fraud Information Center
and Internet Fraud Watch program, and Jacqueline Beauchere and
Aaron Kornblum
of Microsoft urged Internet users to exercise the same caution when doing
business
online as they would in the physical world and called for increased
consumer awareness of phishing
.
About The National Consumer League
The National Consumers League, founded in 1899
, is America's pioneer
consumer organization.
For more information, visit http://www.
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