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Warning! – Traveler Scams Are All Over The Map
If you receive an
e-mail from a friend saying he/she is stranded in London as a result of the
Icelandic volcano eruption and the resulting cancellation of flights, chances
are your friend's e-mail account has been hacked. This "stranded in
London" e-mail is just one of many variations on traveler scams being
used by phishers.
 Here's how the scam typically works:
Step 1: The "traveler" receives an official-looking e-mail
that appears to be from the administrator of the e-mail account, and is asked
to reply to the e-mail with his/her e-mail password or the account will be
closed.
Step 2: The phisher logs in to the traveler's account, using the real
password, and then changes the password so that the traveler can no longer
access his/her e-mail.
Step 3: The phisher reads e-mails in the traveler's account to
identify people who might be friends.
Step 4: The traveler's friends get an e-mail from the traveler's
normal e-mail address, containing a message like this: "I'm out of the
country and (I lost my wallet or flights have been delayed or I've been
mugged) and I need you to wire me money immediately in order for me to get
home."
Step 5: Because the e-mail came from the traveler's real e-mail
address, the friends are able to send replies and receive answers to convince
them that this is a genuine e-mail. Some proceed to send money, which ends up
going to the phisher.
In addition to hacking into e-mail accounts, these phishers are also breaking
into social networking accounts and posing as the user. They then send
e-mails, instant messages, or tweets to friends and family saying they're in
trouble while traveling and urgently need money. To protect yourself from
becoming a "traveler," be very skeptical of any e-mail that asks
for your password or any link that asks you to log in to a social networking
site again.
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Why You Need Your Landline Phone
 You may have considered eliminating your
landline phone and replacing it with a cell phone or Internet-based system.
Think twice before you make that move, since a landline phone is the most
reliable device on the market today and offers these valuable advantages:
- Provides security in an emergency with reliable 911
communication.
- Gives you superior sound quality and clarity.
- Works even during an electrical outage.
- Eliminates need to charge batteries.
- Provides unlimited local calling.
- Never drops your calls.
- Can't be hacked.
- Saves you money when you bundle services.
- Provides you with a directory listing.
For an excellent
value, ask about our Best
Bundle Packages unlimited local calling with High Speed Internet and 110+
channels of MATV. Call 586-4111 or toll free 1-800-331-5619.
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This Month's FAQ – What's The Difference Between Facebook
Pages And Facebook Groups?
Question: What's the difference between Facebook
Pages and Facebook Groups? At first glance, they seem similar to me.
Answer: While Facebook Pages and Facebook Groups do have some
overlapping features, they were created to serve different purposes. Here are
descriptions of each:
 Pages allow entities such as public figures, brands, and businesses
to broadcast information to their fans. Pages can be thought of in much the
same way as personal Facebook profiles, since Pages can also have friends,
add pictures, and allow fans to post messages on walls. Not only can you
connect with your favorite people and organizations through Pages, but you
also can show your friends what you care about and recommend by adding Pages
to your personal profile. When you become a fan of (now referred to as
"Like") a Page, that information is posted on your wall for friends
to see. Pages are indexed by external search engines such as Google, just
like a public profile, while Groups are not.
Groups are meant to foster discussion around a particular topic or
cause, and are designed for more personal interaction than are Pages. The key
feature behind Groups is the ability to make them "invite only" or
limited to specific networks. Administrators can set up Groups to be open to
anyone, closed (where users must get administrator approval to join), or
secret (invite only). For example, there could be a Group for alumni that is
open only to a particular university network. Because of these privacy
settings, Groups are similar to clubs in the offline world. Administrators
can invite members to join via Facebook mail and e-mail, and open groups can
be found via the Facebook search page.
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Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out In June
Prevent Medication
Misuse
www.medhelp.org – Prescription
and over-the-counter drugs can cure or reduce the effects of many medical
problems, but can also be harmful if misused. The Drug Interaction Checker
helps you avoid dangerous drug interactions. When you enter the names of
drugs you take, the Checker lists severe, moderate, and minor interactions
that are possible when they are mixed, or used with certain foods or other
substances (like tobacco). Just remember this site is not a substitute for
medical advice, so consult with your healthcare provider for more
information.
Top Burger Recipes
www.epicurious.com – Summer
is here and that means it's time to fire up the grill. Everyone loves a great
burger, and this site will help you find the perfect one for you! The 21
top-rated burger recipes from Epicurious include tempting toppings, succulent
sauces, and a nice variety of meat and veggie options. Check out all of the
tantalizing recipes, complete with mouth-watering photos.
Festival Finder
www.festivals.com – Do your
summer plans include attending fun festivals and events? This site provides
an easy way to find out about them in cities and towns throughout the U.S.
Enter your zip code to learn about events nearby, or browse the music, sport,
holiday, historical, and food and beverage events to find others worth a
trip. Each listing offers information about the event and a link to further
details.
Rock Solid Fun
www.rocksolidarcade.com – If
you're looking for a quick, fun diversion from work, or something to do on a
rainy day, the Rock Solid Arcade game site is the place to be. Test your
skills as a fighter pilot, eliminate hostile forces in a mining facility, or
align the planets in a virtual cosmos.
Easy Home Design
www.homestyler.com – Redecorating
just got easier with the powerful (and free!) home design application from
Autodesk Homestyler. Quickly lay out rooms, size floor plans, and add details
like doors, windows, and furnishings with the simple interface. You can design
from scratch, or use existing gallery designs for kitchens, bathrooms,
offices, bedrooms, and even landscapes. Experiment with different designs,
colors, and products, and save your designs to show friends, vendors, or
contractors.
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Short Tutorial – Creating Folders To Organize Your
Favorites/Bookmarks
In our last issue,
we covered the steps for renaming your Favorites/Bookmarks to give them
shorter, more meaningful names. We're continuing with the same general theme
for this tutorial by explaining how to create folders to better organize your
Favorites/Bookmarks. Folders enable you to more quickly and easily find the
webpages you're looking for, and they can be created by following the steps
below.
Creating Folders to Organize Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Firefox 3.5
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
1. With Firefox open, click your cursor arrow
on the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Organize
Bookmarks..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Library window opens, you will find
a list of bookmark collections in the sidebar along the left side. Select
"Bookmarks Menu" and a list of bookmarks will be listed in the
larger pane to the right.
3. Click on the "Organize" menu for
PCs or the "Organize" icon for Macs and select "New
Folder..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
4. When the New Folder window opens, type in
the new folder name in the "Name:" field. You can also type in a
description for the folder if you want. Once you have the information filled
in, click on the "Add" button.
5. You will now see the new folder in the same
list as saved bookmarks. Close the window when you are finished.
Creating Folders to
Organize Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Safari 4.0
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
1. With Safari open, click your cursor arrow on
the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Show All Bookmarks" from
the resulting drop-down menu.
2. Again, click on the "Bookmarks"
menu and select "Add Bookmark Folder" from the resulting drop-down
menu.
3. When the "untitled folder" field
appears in the "Bookmarks" section on the left side of the window,
type in the name of your new folder and press the "Enter" or
"Return" key on your keyboard.
4. Continue adding folders in the same manner.
Close the window when you are finished.
Creating Folders to
Organize Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 8
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
1. With Internet Explorer open, click your
cursor arrow on the "Favorites" menu and select "Organize
Favorites..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Organize Favorites window opens,
select the "New Folder" button.
3. The "New Folder" field will now be
highlighted in blue. Begin typing the name for your new folder and press the
"Enter" key when you are finished.
4. Continue adding folders in the same manner.
Close the window when you are finished.
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