The Internet is full of online scams but how can you be sure of what is real and what is fake?
Well I find the following rule can be applied to just about everything – If it sounds too good to be true…then it probably is.
Think about the email informing you that you’ve won 2 million dollars in a draw you didn’t enter…a facebook post that says you’ll get something of great value for free by posting a comment or a website link offering a massive discount that seems unbelieveable… all too good to be true.
Along with applying that rule good Internet security software can also help by identifying links to dodgey websites.
Another great resource for tips and news for online scams is the ScamWatch webiste.
