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Biofuel fraud exposes some big names

A court has awarded over $10-million in damages for fraud perpetrated by Cello, a biofuel company. If you've read Anthony Trollope's THE WAY WE LIVE NOW you could have predicted something like this. Scams are as old as the stock market. If you follow any current headlines you...

Tags: Biofuel, Fraud, Biofuel Fraud, Scams, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-07-04

SPY Acts vs. CAN-SPAM: No difference

Yesterday I wrote about cyber crime -- particularly as promulgated through email messages. This morning I read House Approves Second Anti-Spyware Bill. The bill is officially called H.R. 1525: Internet Spyware  Prevention Act of 2007 and commonly known as the I-SPY Act. It follows H.R. 29 [109th]: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber...

Tags: Spyware, Spam, Security, Scams, Phishing, Legislation

Blog posts 2007-06-08

Cyber crooks: They're out to get you...

Internet users can receive a cash reward for forwarding messages to test a Microsoft/AOL e-mail tracking system. THIS TOOK TWO PAGES OF THE TUESDAY USA TODAY - IT IS FOR REALSubject: PLEEEEEEASE READ!!!! it was on GOOD MORNING AMERICA!!!! It was on the news! Kathy South Alcoa - EHS Maintenance...

Tags: Spam, Security, Scams, Phishing, Email

Blog posts 2007-06-07

Additional Resources

New York examines Web marketing scam

Until they voluntarily clean up their act ...these e-tailers have lost my business.RE: New York examines Web marketing scamAll proceeds from this scam need to be returned to consumers. Class Action anyone? The people behind it need to be personally sued and forfit all earnings and any money made and...

Tags: Channel management, Web marketing, Web

Discussion threads 2010-01-28

Social CRM: The inner meaning

privacy violation scams are execs wet dreamsIn this case, the author is talking about one privacy violation scam CRM piled atop another privacy violation scam social networking.Whatever happened to teaching ethics in schools and colleges?RE: Social CRM: The inner meaningHello,everybody,we are serious and professional jersey supplier,we can offer NFL,NHL,MLB,NBA jerser,the...

Tags: Customer relationship management (CRM), inner meaning, jersey, privacy violation, CRM, Social CRM, Nike Inc.

Discussion threads 2010-01-28

Spam traps catch 95 percent of email sent

Could someone tell Yahoo ?I still get a lot of unwanted emails in my spam folder.RE: Spam traps catch 95 percent of email sentI had to contact my ISP and ask them if they had a filter on my account. Well, I found out they did and I wasn't informed...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Cyberthreats, E-mail providers, AIM Mail, e-mail, SPAM-Trap, spam, spam folder, Internet Service Provider

Discussion threads 2010-01-25

There's a huge hole in the NYTimes' paywall

People will shun NYTDesperate Rupert Murdock's desperate attempt.Credit card scams!Definitely credit card scams to collect your credit card numbers and collet money from you.Greedy readers expect something for nothingReal Reporting requires lots of money, and I will gladly subscribe to the NYT Online.For the most part, bloggers just comment on...

Tags: Sales channel, credit card, New York Times Co.

Discussion threads 2010-01-23

Panasonic confirms pricing on new Lumix cameras as low as $109.95

CHINA made JUNKMore JUNK from China...ugg bootsUGG BootsAuthentic UGG BootsUGG Australiasheepskin bootsUGG Bailey ButtonUGG Classic Argyle KnitUGG Classic CardyUGG Classic CrochetUGG Classic MiniUGG Classic ShortUGG Classic TallUGG Adirondack Boot IIUGG Adirondack TallUGG Classic Tall MetallicUGG Elsey WedgeUGG Felicity WedgeUgg Infant's ErinUGG NightfallUGG Roxy TallUGG Stripe Cable KnitUGG Sundance IIUGG...

Tags: Pricing, Marketing research, Lumix, Panasonic, pricing strategy, camera

Discussion threads 2010-01-22

Here's how the iPhone could bring jobs to Haiti

Pie in the sky techno-inspiration200 years of freedom from slavery + 40 years of UN aid and what do you get? Haiti. It's sad they had an earthquake, and I made a donation to the Red Cross, but that country will remain exactly the way it is for another 100...

Tags: Recruitment & Staffing, job, Apple iPhone, USD

Discussion threads 2010-01-21

Haiti earthquake themed blackhat SEO campaigns serving scareware

Could you please clarify....which operating systems are affected by this malware? It isn't of absolutely vital importance, but it really would make the article more complete.RE: Haiti earthquake themed blackhat SEO campaigns serving scarewarethx!If you notice in the article, that it refers tosome .exe's and the screen shot of course...

Tags: SEARCH, Marketing research, search engine optimization, SEO campaign

Discussion threads 2010-01-15

Bravo! Google takes a stand for human rights in China

 I admit to being a bit tough on Google in the past but they are one of the biggest kids in the playground and we are entitled to expect a lot from them when it comes to corporate responsibility leadership. And today Google is living up to and far beyond...

Tags: China, Google Inc., Yahoo!, Human Rights, Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, James Farrar

Blog posts 2010-01-12

News to know: CES 2010, Microsoft, HP, Facebook scams, Google

CES 2010, Microsoft, HP, Facebook scams and Google spyware are among Thursday's headliners. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Consumer Electronics Show, 3D, Google Inc., Facebook, Panasonic, Hewlett-Packard Co., AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Wireless, Keyboards, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2010-01-07

Nexus One to be launched on the 6th -- will anyone care?

RE: Nexus One to be launched on the 6th -- will anyone care?Well, since the press conference is on the 5th and not the 6th as you stated in your article, I'm going to take the rest of it with a grain of salt.Cut Google half the slack you cut...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, Google Inc., Apple iPhone, phone

Discussion threads 2009-12-30

Switched 1.0.1 (Mobile)

Switched covers the intersection of the digital world with entertainment, sports, art, fashion, and the coolest gadgets for everyday living. Find out what's up on Google, Twitter, and Facebook, the latest viral trends, and how to avoid the latest scams. KEY FEATURES- Get daily roundups of the most important tech...

Tags: Mobile, America Online Inc., Twitter Inc., Tech, Gadget, E-mail, Corporate Communications, Online Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-12-21

10 email scams to watch out for

If it seems like you're getting hit with more email scams than ever, you're right. Deb Shinder explains what you and your users should watch out for to avoid being duped.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Deb Shinder, E-mail, Blogging, Online Communications, Internet

Download resources 2009-12-19

The battle for your email in 2009

Is it email that's outdated or common email?I think having Internet users resort to choosing between Microsoft or Google for online communication solutions or simply switching over to the cloud model aren't solutions to the problem of antiquated email services so much as they are other options that don't necessary...

Tags: INTERNET, E-mail providers, cloud computing, e-mail

Discussion threads 2009-12-18

FBI: Scareware distributors stole $150M

Go after the founders of this scarewareWhy does the company that made WinFixer get away with this? They should be charged with associative fines for any cases brought against any company that re-releases a WinFixer clone. Since they released the source code for WinFixer, there have been countless...

Tags: Federal government, Sales channel, WinFixer, Scareware company, credit card, FBI

Discussion threads 2009-12-16

Copenhagen: wassup?

Going as predicted"One observer today said that the talks may look like an environmental discussion but it?s really all about economics and competition."Surely not;-) Did anyone think this lot could discuss the science?More talk, more long lunches and taxpayer funded meetings UN speak for fully catered nighttime functions.What's the bet...

Tags: Vertical industries, mankind

Discussion threads 2009-12-14

Leaving Dirty Jersey by James Salant 3.0.1 (Mobile)

Leaving Dirty JerseyJames SalantSimon Spotlight EntertainmentMay 8 2007With his nickname, Dirty Jersey, tattooed on the inside of his left forearm, James Salant wanted everyone to know he was a tough guy. At the age of eighteen, after one too many run-ins with the cops for drug possession, he left his...

Tags: Mobile, Simon & Schuster Inc., James Salant, E-mail, Leadership, Online Communications, Management

Software downloads 2009-12-09

Cadillac Orpheus by Solon Timothy Woodward 1.03 (Mobile)

Cadillac OrpheusSolon Timothy WoodwardFree PressFebruary 5 2008Inspired by Carl Hiaasen and Victor D. LaValle in equal measure, Solon Timothy Woodward mines the nether regions of Florida in search of high drama and raucous comedy. Full of sex, death, and humor, this bawdy, brilliant debut introduces us to three generations of...

Tags: Mobile, Simon & Schuster Inc., Iceberg Reader, Insurance, Financial Planning, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance

Software downloads 2009-12-07