Internet Fraud

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Internet Fraud is on the rise…

And you should be concerned. Everyday, hackers are coming up with new and better ways to try to trick you out of not only your money but your identity as well.

Identity theft is one of those terrible things that people think will never happen to them. Having your identity stolen, means that somehow a criminal has gotten his hands on your credit card or bank account numbers, your home address and phone number, and even your social security number.

Armed with all this personal information, a criminal can empty bank accounts, max out credit cards, apply for loans and mortgages, basically lead another life under your name and credit rating. And once he is in place, the criminal will drain your good name of every ounce of good reputation and credit that it has.

And if this happens to you, you are on your own when it comes to fixing it. Most victims of this type of internet fraud spend months or even years as well as thousands of dollars of their own money clearing their names and fixing their credit reports. And until all that is fixed, victims may lose job opportunities, be refused loans, education, housing or cars, or may even be arrested for crimes they didn’t commit.

What can you do?

The best way to deal with internet fraud is to be proactive and protect yourself from hackers scams. And the best place to start your security is at the main point of entry…your web browser.

Hackers use documented weak spots in common browsers like Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator to break into your PC. So, to fortify your PC, you need a secure browser that keeps hackers from sneaking in.

Secure IE is one of the best secure browsers on the market today. If you want a solid solution that will safeguard your computer and let you safely shop and do your banking online, then you need the Secure IE Browser fortified with Private IE protection.

The Secure IE Browser has an integrated browser shield that stops spyware at the point of entry and blocks harmful ActiveX and popups. And when you use it with Private IE, you get a comprehensive solution that clears out any sensitive information that might be stored on your computer. Private IE was built to delete your cookies, cache, temporary internet files, internet history, recent documents and recycling bin. And what’s more, Private IE does all this automatically, so if you leave your computer in a hurry, you can be sure that no one can access any of your information. Making sure that you aren’t leaving sensitive information lying around your computer is a great way to protect yourself from internet fraud and identity theft.

Let Secure IE and Private IE help you stay protected!

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