Tips to Avoid Scam Trap Japan Tsunami

Once the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, a lot of the global online community that was moved to help the victims by donating via the website, such as the Red Cross. Too bad a lot of cyber criminals who use them to plow money from donors by creating scenarios cunning. Do not until you become a victim. Make sure your donations reach the destination. You can do this.

Spell Check URL

Natural disasters are often exploited by cyber criminals to create fake websites with design and logo made similar to certain sites. Usually a site that is forged payment sites, like PayPal, and sites of humanitarian organizations, such as the Red Cross. Cyber ​​criminals exploit this issue to attract the attention of the public who wish to donate, but ultimately the money that is channeled through site-Abal Abal it comes into their own pockets.

Therefore, before deciding to transfer money, make sure you do not get into the wrong site. One of the ways used by cyber criminals is to create domain names that are similar to the original domain, such as: Faecbook.com or twitr.com. This trick is commonly known as typosquatting. For that, double check the domain that you type and do not be easy to iyakan e-mail containing the request donations.

Do Wrong Direction

If you want to donate money through the website, try not to any 'third party' involved. Financial phishing scam that has spread on the internet usually will direct you to another site where they will ask you to enter credit card information. If you were escorted to another site that looks suspicious or aware that the link URL contains characters that are not normal, then immediately disconnect your internet connection.

Beware of Link 'Toxic'

Scam (fraud) on the Internet was a success because he netted a lot of people. So if you find a website that looks suspicious, check and re-check in advance through a search engine for the predatory reputation of the website. Do not be too easy to trust the messages and links that spread via Twitter and Facebook. The two sites made it a popular favorite channels the scammers to emnadapatkan money instantly.

To ensure you do not become victims of online crime, remember do not ever give your PIN code, license number, phone number or date of birth. Humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross or Disaster Donate never asked for such information. (Source: Internet Healthy / DOR)