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. Consumers from across the United States and Canada can call
800-876-7060, Monday through Friday, 9 a. For more information visit http://www.

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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 . The company is filing the lawsuits today in the U. To check whether the message is
really from the company or agency, call it directly or go to the
company's Web site.

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visited; what web-based email systems have been accessed; and if a
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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
phone. Following the
instructions, you enter your personal information on the Web site --
and into the hands of identity thieves. Web Historian assists users in reviewing websites
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S.newscom. 1 consumer complaint in 2004."
"The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, transact business
and educate ourselves," said Aaron Kornblum, Internet Safety Enforcement
attorney at Microsoft.S.

This forum is for the discussion of scientific hoaxes and the motives surrounding them.

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To strike a blow against criminals who prey on
Internet users, the U."
Most legitimate companies and agencies don't operate that way. The
company's client base includes the financial services sector, legal
community and government agencies.

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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

District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle against John
Doe defendants. Law enforcement agencies might also contact you if you've
been the victim of fraud. NCL staff provides advice and tips on how to
spot possible telemarketing or Internet fraud and how to report it.

Red Cliff Releases Their ''Web Historian'' Forensic Tool; Forensic Investigation Tool Reviews the Contents of the Most Popular Web Browsers' History Files

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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 .
(Photo: NewsCom: http://www.
Internet users should follow these simple steps to avoid phishing scams:

-- Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and asks for your
personal information. If you don't have the telephone number, get it from
the phone book, the Internet or directory assistance.m.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.com

About Red Cliff

Red Cliff leads intelligent information security by offering elite
professional services and education to clients requiring customized
proactive or reactive security solutions to meet their individual
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"We must work together to stop these con artists from
misusing the Internet as a tool for fraud. 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.m. EST, or fill out the
online form to file a complaint .red-cliff.

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It may take you to a phony Web site that looks just like
the Web site of the real company or government agency.org .----Red Cliff, the
elite providers of intelligent information security consulting and
education, announced today the development and launch of their first
tool, Web Historian.

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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. "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.org .fraud. Second, it displays the
thought advancement of our security professionals when it comes to
solving security issues. We look forward to the release of other tools
in the future," commented Kevin Mandia, President of Red Cliff.red-cliff.

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(Nasdaq: MSFT) today urged consumers to beware of
phishing schemes aimed at stealing their identities.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822 /MSFTLOGO )
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.
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. Then get the main number (see tip above) and call to find out
if the person is legitimate.com or call us at 1 (800)
647-7020.

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Use a search
engine to find the official Web site. Red Cliff's Web Historian is designed
primarily as a tool for computer forensic examiners; however, it is
simple, intuitive and quite useful for any person who simply wants to
review the browser history files on any given system. "The release of our
first tool is salient for two reasons .

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Our mission is to protect and promote social and
economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. to 5 p.

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About The National Consumer League
The National Consumers League, founded in 1899, is America's pioneer
consumer organization.

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"
Kornblum announced that Microsoft is filing 117 lawsuits against alleged
phishers as part of its commitment to protecting consumers against phishing
and other cybercrime. But if you're contacted out of the blue and asked for your
personal information, it's a warning sign that something is "phishy. in the
United States and/or other countries. For more information
about Red Cliff, please visit www.

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The
FTC reports that identity theft was the No. And,
for the first time, phishing appeared on the top Internet and telemarketing
scams lists gathered by the National Consumers League in 2004. But usually they only ask if you made particular
transactions; they don't request your account number or other personal
information.

NOTE: Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp .

First, it shows that Red Cliff
truly is interested in providing our clients with an innovative and
efficient way of performing their jobs.

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"Just delete it.
For more information, visit http://www.

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Appearing at the National Press Club in Washington, D.

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"
"Phishing is more than a dirty trick played on unsuspecting consumers --
it's a serious identity theft problem ," said Grant. Fraud
reports from consumers are sent within minutes to over 200 appropriate law
enforcement agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and state
attorneys general.

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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Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Consumers
League and Microsoft Corp.C.
-- Don't click on a link in an e-mail message that asks for your personal
information.
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.

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-- If someone contacts you and says you've been a victim of fraud, verify
the person's identity before you provide any personal information.nclnet.

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, 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 .