By Online Security Authority on Oct 17, 2011 in Home PC Security | 0 Comments
The Scam: These types of scams typically target the elderly, or other people who are not familiar with Internet scams. Emails are sent to a large number of addresses, with a well-formatted HTML message. The email is created to look like it came from a bank or similar financial institution, sometimes even copying the banks actual format verbatim….
By Online Security Authority on Jul 4, 2009 in Teen Guidelines | 0 Comments
Congratulations on your decision to get your GED. Now you need to choose a school that is not a scam or fraud! Cross off your list any school that offers the GED test on line. Only a state sponsored testing site may give the GED test. Typically two year or four year colleges within the [...]
By OSAblogger on Jun 21, 2009 in Business Security | 0 Comments
With the economy spiraling down the drain and unemployment rate going up, along with it is the rise in numbers of identity thieves. Because of the growth of individuals losing their jobs lately, many unwanted persons want to take advantage of the desperation of these job seekers. Take for example that news about a certain [...]
By Online Security Authority on Mar 10, 2008 in Predators and Pedophiles | 0 Comments
In this second part of the article, “How to Detect a Villain: Learning to Be Aware of Predators, Pedophiles and Other Potentially Threatening People”, we’ll go through a few safety tips especially for when you are at home and abroad. Many people have the false idea that their home is a safe haven.
By Online Security Authority on Dec 14, 2006 in Privacy | 0 Comments
Protecting yourself from predators on the Internet is very important for your teenager or child as well as yourself. Many people will try to get your personal information so they can have access to everything about you. If they can get your personal information, they can access your financial accounts, your credit records, and other valuable assets. You can be on guard and protect yourself from these thieves. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are almost 10 million identity theft victims a year.