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Plus these: * If it sounds too good to be true, it is. * If anything related to it says Nigeria, run screaming. * Nothing is free and you will never win anyt
by peterwwillis 10y ago
Plus these:
* If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
* If anything related to it says Nigeria, run screaming.
* Nothing is free and you will never win anything.
* Never enter your social security number at any time for anything.
* Surfing the Internet is like walking down a back alley in Hong Kong. They claim to have everything, but you probably aren't going to like it when you get it.
* Illegal software and marginally legitimate sites are breeding grounds for viruses.
* Even if it seems legitimate, make sure it comes from a source you have heard of.
* Always check the URL bar. Just because the website looks like Paypal doesn't mean it is Paypal.
* Get on all of the 2nd factor auth.
* Never download anything.
* Never run anything.
* Learn to close windows without clicking on anything (Alt+F4 or similar)
* If you enter your credit card anywhere, just assume that number is now compromised.
- nitrogen 10y agoLearn to close windows without clicking on anything (Alt+F4 or similar) One has to be careful with this one; this can get you auto-upgraded to Win10, which not everybody wants.
- reitanqild 10y agoThis sysadmin/programmer enjoy Windows 10. Finally I can have multiple desktops on a stock Windows PC.
- drdaeman 10y ago> says Nigeria After a recent review of my spam folder (totally biased and subjective) I believe the princes are actively exploring another castles. Saw UAE sheikhs (surely, having the same last name as mine - proves the email's totally legit!) and even Russian billionaires in UK, all asking for my help to unlock transfer of a few bajillion dollars. ;) So, I don't think this recipe works reliably here. (Guess, normal Nigerians must be really upset by 419 scammers.)