Internet scams have been dominating the cyber world for years and the number of victims is rising at an alarming rate. Below are some of the more common scams:

• Investment
• Nigerian Scam
• Phising
• Spyware(Malware)
• Credit Card
• Auctions
• Pyramid Scheme
• Mobile Phone
• Work-at-Home Scams
• Get Paid to Surf the Internet

Basic Guidelines to Protect Yourself:

• Do not open suspicious looking emails, links in a spam email and file aatachments; delete them.
• Install software to protect your computer from viruses and unwanted programs; scan and update regularly.
• Do not get tricked into receiving free downloads from any websites.
• Read the terms and conditions carefully before accepting any offers and purchasing goods on the internet
• Do not give out your personal information such as credit card details and online baking accounts.
• Do not pay upfront if you are required to do so; it may be a scam.
• Do not reply to text messages you receive from unfamiliar numbers. Check with your mobile phone company if you receive any suspicious looking text messages or phone calls.
• It is advisable that you contact the Securities Commission(SC) to ensure that you only invest with party licensed by them.
• Do your homework; compile as much information as you can about the website you are viewing and the trader you are planning to buy goods from.
• If you suspects it is a scam or you have been scammed, you can report the matter to the government by filling in the online form at the following

http://nccc.org.my
http://e-aduan.kpdnhep.gov.my
www.consumer.com.my

Most of all, use your common sense and always trust your insticts if you suspect foul play.

Source: http://ehomemakers.net