The best defenses to these online scams and frauds generally rely on caution and skepticism when using the internet. Even a lot of legitimate online shopping sites have hidden costs that make what you’re buying more expensive than you thought it would be, like shipping and duty charges. Scammers sometimes offer deals that are too good to be true, selling things that are counterfeit, stolen, damaged or that just don’t exist. Risks relating to online shopping can include overspending or receiving items that do not match their description once you have already paid for them (or not receiving any item at all).
Internet Protocol spoofing is used by hackers to cover their tracks or to gain access to places normally closed to them. The purpose of identity spoofing on social networking sites can range from a simple prank to more serious attacks aimed at shaming or hurting someone’s social networks.
Identity spoofing may also involve spoofing someone’s Internet Protocol (IP) address (the unique number associated to your computer as you surf the internet). This can happen through your email account but can also be a result of online purchases or other situations where you give out sensitive information such as your credit card information.Ī related concern is identity spoofing, in which the victim is impersonated on social networking sites such as Instagram or Twitter. Online identity theft is the theft of personal information in order to commit fraud. Beyond being a simple nuisance, spam can also be used to collect sensitive information from users and has also been used to spread viruses and other malware. It could also take place in chat rooms, in blogs and more recently within voice over internet conversation (such as Zoom). It is generally used by advertisers because there are no operating costs beyond that of managing their mailing lists. Spam refers to unsolicited bulk messages being sent through email, instant messaging, text messaging or other digital communication tools. Navigating the Web while avoiding these threats can be a challenging task.
Spam, online scams and frauds, identity theft and issues related to online purchases are a serious issue in the online world. Cyber security: spam, scams, frauds and identity theft
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