Phishing scams cost UK banks £1m+

Grok Headline matches for Phishing scams cost UK banks £1m+

E-mail scams cost banks £1m

E-mail scams cost banks £1m 04/24/2004 12:45 AM
E-mail scams have so far cost UK banks more than £1m and there is concern the bill could rise as they become more sophisticated.

Anti-Phishing Toolbar Available. How to
Avoid Bank and Ebay Phishing Scams

Anti-Phishing Toolbar Available. How to
Avoid Bank and Ebay Phishing Scams 12/30/2004 07:54 PM
Tech-Recipes Dec 30 2004 11:09PM GMT

Banks Warn Internet Bankers Against
E-mail Scams

Banks Warn Internet Bankers Against
E-mail Scams 09/11/2004 10:09 PM
BruDirect Sep 11 2004 11:40PM GMT

Banks Warn Internet users Against E-mail
Scams

Banks Warn Internet users Against E-mail
Scams 09/11/2004 10:09 PM
BruDirect Sep 12 2004 2:40AM GMT

Pharming Out-Scams Phishing

Pharming Out-Scams Phishing 03/14/2005 05:21 PM
A fast-spreading online swindle redirects web users to phony sites where criminals can capture passwords and other data. Unlike phishing, which targets one user at a time, pharming nabs multiple victims at once. By Michelle Delio.

Phishing Scams Gets Savvier

Phishing Scams Gets Savvier 05/02/2004 04:48 PM
Cyber-criminals and scam artists are taking phishing e-mail scams to the next level.

Database of Phishing Scams Available

Database of Phishing Scams Available 04/24/2004 01:00 PM
Phishing scams are when you get e-mails from alleged legitimate institutions (banks, eBay, whatever) saying that your account has been compromised or you've been charged a zillion dollars or whatever....

Be Aware of Phishing Scams!

Be Aware of Phishing Scams! 07/04/2004 06:57 PM
WebDevInfo Jul 4 2004 11:27PM GMT

New IE hole could perfect phishing scams

New IE hole could perfect phishing scams 12/19/2004 03:47 PM
A newly reported security problem in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) Web browser allows attackers to create a fake Web site that looks exactly like a genuine site.

Phishing Scams Amazingly Effective

Phishing Scams Amazingly Effective 07/28/2004 04:53 PM
An anti-spam company showed a bunch of emails to people to see if they could spot the phishing scam emails from the legitimate emails and discovered that an awful lot of people are easily fooled. 28% of the time, people thought scam emails were legit. No wonder they're so popular these days. The study also turned up that there are problems with false negatives as well. A large number of perfectly legitimate emails are now being dismissed as fraudulent by users who are too weary of phishing scams. This, obviously, can be quite troublesome for companies who need a legitimate way to contact their customers. The answer seems pretty simple: don't put URLs in emails any more. If you need someone to check their account, tell them to go to your webpage and login, and have a clear splash page that details the issue. Then, convince people not to click on emails in these messages.

Phishing scams luring more people

Phishing scams luring more people 04/19/2004 07:07 PM
globetechnology.com Apr 19 2004 10:20PM GMT

Internet Users and Phishing Scams

Internet Users and Phishing Scams 04/02/2005 04:12 PM
Technology News Daily Apr 2 2005 7:49PM GMT

Phishing Scams Increase 1,200% in 6
Months

Phishing Scams Increase 1,200% in 6
Months 04/22/2004 06:43 PM
Internet.com Apr 22 2004 10:19PM GMT

On guard: Banks using technology to
protect themselves, customers from
e-mail 'phishing' scams

On guard: Banks using technology to
protect themselves, customers from
e-mail 'phishing' scams 04/11/2005 06:17 AM
San Jose Mercury News Apr 11 2005 10:31AM GMT

Phishing Scams, Vioxx Top Spam List

Phishing Scams, Vioxx Top Spam List 12/29/2004 04:32 PM
For the second year in a row, America Online has released a "Top 10" list of most common junk e-mail subject lines. Topping the list: prescription medication offers for Vioxx and "phishing," or identity theft scams. Falling out of favor this year were Viagra, teens and Oprah.

Reports of phishing scams skyrocket in
April

Reports of phishing scams skyrocket in
April 05/20/2004 05:42 AM
Computer Weekly May 20 2004 10:15AM GMT

Phishing: Real scams, fake sites

Phishing: Real scams, fake sites 07/21/2004 02:32 PM
Computer Buyer Jul 21 2004 6:29PM GMT

Man arrested as police trawl net for
phishing scams

Man arrested as police trawl net for
phishing scams 04/30/2004 01:53 AM
Guardian Unlimited Apr 30 2004 6:22AM GMT

Phishing scams reel in users with fake
e-mails

Phishing scams reel in users with fake
e-mails 06/01/2004 07:19 AM
Chicago Tribune Jun 1 2004 11:38AM GMT

Phishing scams rival virus attacks in
email tally

Phishing scams rival virus attacks in
email tally 08/11/2004 06:43 AM
Computer Shopper Aug 11 2004 11:34AM GMT

PhishGuard Launches Free Service to
Combat Internet "Phishing" and
"Spoofing" Scams

PhishGuard Launches Free Service to
Combat Internet "Phishing" and
"Spoofing" Scams 09/24/2004 03:13 AM
PhishGuard Corporation today launched their FREE anti-phishing service to detect and disable Internet "phishing" and "spoofing" attacks. PhishGuard utilizes the collective observations of Internet users plus a very rapid submission and distribution system to short-circuit new scams. [PRWEB Sep 24, 2004]

Banks turn to alert systems to fight
back against phishing attacks

Banks turn to alert systems to fight
back against phishing attacks 01/25/2004 09:48 PM
Computer Weekly Jan 26 2004 2:07AM GMT

Mob phone, Internet scams cost
unsuspecting consumers millions,
prosecutors say

Mob phone, Internet scams cost
unsuspecting consumers millions,
prosecutors say 02/11/2004 01:21 AM
AP via New Jersey Online Feb 11 2004 5:33AM GMT

Phishing to cost SA millions'

Phishing to cost SA millions' 05/18/2004 10:36 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 19 2004 2:49AM GMT

The Cost of Phishing Hits $1.2 Billion

The Cost of Phishing Hits $1.2 Billion 05/06/2004 07:11 PM
Internet News May 6 2004 11:35PM GMT

Don't Let April 1 Be April "Phools" Day:
Federal Trade Commission, National
Consumers League and Microsoft Warn
Internet Users of Phishing Scams

Don't Let April 1 Be April "Phools" Day:
Federal Trade Commission, National
Consumers League and Microsoft Warn
Internet Users of Phishing Scams 03/31/2005 07:01 PM
In sharp contrast to the harmless pranks that will be played on April Fools' Day, deceptive phishing schemes are no laughing matter. To strike a blow against criminals who prey on Internet users, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Consumers League and Microsoft Corp. today urged consumers to beware of phishing schemes aimed at stealing their identities.

Identity Theft, Auction Scams Top The
List Of Scams Again

Identity Theft, Auction Scams Top The
List Of Scams Again 02/01/2005 09:43 PM
It's unlikely to surprise many people but identity theft and aucti on scams where the seller never ships the item topped the list of scam complaints to the FTC. Of course, what the FTC doesn't break down is how many of the identity theft complaints happened online vs. those caused by a lost wallet or checkbook. Just last week, a study suggested that online identity theft really isn't a very big problem. Also, as the original article notes, it's tough to tell whether the quantity of scams increased, or just that consumers are more aware of them and know to report them. Update: Meanwhile, over in the UK, it looks like d ifferent kinds of scams are popular, with typical confidence scams leading the way.

Domain Specialist - The Low Cost Domain
Provider Gets a Radical New Face Lift
and Website, www.DomainSpecialist.net -
Low Cost Domains From Only $6 Have Never
Looked So Good and Been So Cheap

Domain Specialist - The Low Cost Domain
Provider Gets a Radical New Face Lift
and Website, www.DomainSpecialist.net -
Low Cost Domains From Only $6 Have Never
Looked So Good and Been So Cheap 07/13/2004 03:08 AM
The Low Cost domain specialists have now revealed there latest website at www.domainspecialist.net . Bringing you fast slickly designed and easy to navigate domain buying and website hosting. The new site offers the user more choices when ordering there domain names, copyrighting or website hosting. DomainSpecialist.net is part of the IAAM Group of Companies situated at www.ItsAllAboutMarketing.com . domain Specialist is rivaling all UK Domain providers by offering a much higher class service, cheaper prices on the same products and above all else a total internet solution. [PRWEB Jul 13, 2004]

Calculate The Estimated Fuel Cost Of
Your Trip - Fuel Cost Calculator

Calculate The Estimated Fuel Cost Of
Your Trip - Fuel Cost Calculator 03/28/2005 08:11 AM
Calculate The Estimated Fuel Cost Of Your Trip - Fuel Cost Calculator
http://www.fuelcostcalculato r.com/

Using current gasoline prices from AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report, as well as the latest highway fuel economy ratings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the AAA Fuel Cost Calculator estimates the amount and cost of gasoline needed to complete a vacation trip. Although the total number of miles driven and prices paid for gasoline during your trip may vary from the estimates provided, the AAA Fuel Cost Calculator is intended to help you determine the cost of fuel needed to complete a vacation drive.

Top Five Scams

Top Five Scams 04/12/2005 06:10 AM
PC World has published a list of the top five online scams affecting Americans. Research firm Gartner believes nearly 10 million were hit online by fraudsters in the past year. There's nothing hugely surprising in the top five, with some old favourites in there. These are they:

1: Auction Fraud
Place a bid on eBay and win; but your goods never turn up; you get a fake version of what you ordered; or you simply get sent a web link to a site offering money off the product. Helpful...

2: Phishing
As Neowin reported earlier today, the number of people being caught out by phishing e-mails - messages pretending to be from their bank or another agency and asking for their details - has gone through the roof. The sites look real - but they're completely fake.

3: Nigerian 419
An old favourite at number three. A message arrives from a mysterious African, telling you he'd love to split millions of dollars with you, if only he could get it out of the country - and can you help? Shame the money doesn't exist, really...

4: Postal Forwarding/Reshipping
Give your address to some "offshore company". Let them get stuff sent to you and ship it on - and they'll pay you, too. Unfortunately, the goods are bought using stolen credit cards, making it likely the feds will pay you a visit - and those nice people will probably steal your money as well.

5: Congrulations, You've Won!
No, you haven't. That random e-mail telling you you got an iPod, Xbox, or plasma telly? Couldn't be more fake. They'll ask for your card number and PIN so they can cover shipping costs - then go on a spending spree. If you're lucky, they might steal your identity too.

View: PC World Coverage

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TTY scams

TTY scams 04/13/2004 03:36 PM

This is an unfortunate story about TTY machines being used by scam artists, while at the same time they are protected by confidentiality laws. It's a tough situation...on the one hand the laws are good and just for people with disabilities trying to get through their life, but on the other these rules are being exploited to carry out crime. I don't know what solution there is to this, but it's a sad story.

Seeing Through E-mail And Web Scams

Seeing Through E-mail And Web Scams 09/10/2004 02:33 PM

Feds Go 'Phishing' For Scams

Feds Go 'Phishing' For Scams 06/18/2004 08:50 PM
CBS News Jun 19 2004 0:54AM GMT

Regulator closes net on web scams

Regulator closes net on web scams 07/26/2004 04:22 PM
NZZ Online Jul 26 2004 8:29PM GMT

How to protect yourself from e-mail
scams

How to protect yourself from e-mail
scams 01/18/2004 10:25 PM
ZDNet Jan 19 2004 2:15AM GMT

OEM software scams on the rise

OEM software scams on the rise 06/03/2004 05:01 AM
Piracy market thriving

"Nigerian E-Mail scams "

"Nigerian E-Mail scams " 07/14/2004 10:18 PM

Montgomery Co. hit with online scams

Montgomery Co. hit with online scams 03/17/2005 03:42 AM
Indystar.com - Wed Mar 16, 12:58 pm GMT

Email encryption keeps scams at bay

Email encryption keeps scams at bay 03/29/2005 04:43 PM
vnunet.com Mar 29 2005 8:21PM GMT
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