{"id":865,"count":1,"description":"<h1>Internet scams<\/h1>\r\nThe Internet offers significant advantages, including the rapid acquisition and dissemination of knowledge and the ability to maintain constant contact and communication. However, there is a risk of falling victim to scams that are increasingly sophisticated, dangerous, and difficult to detect. According to recent surveys, half of Italians fear falling prey to scams concealing viruses or unknowingly activating dialers that insinuate themselves into their computers via a self-installing mechanism. Those most affected by scams appear to be younger people, between the ages of 18 and 32.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Recognizing scams on the internet: the decalogue released by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.codacons.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Codacons<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-3577 aligncenter lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_glossy,ret_img,w_618,h_412\/https:\/\/www.deapix.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/truffa-online-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"412\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_glossy,ret_img,w_618,h_412\/https:\/\/www.deapix.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/truffa-online-1-300x200.jpg\" \/>Codacons has issued a decalogue including simple but important rules to follow in order to recognize and defend against scammers, with particular attention to scams that are spread by email.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>1 Avoid sharing your email address by posting messages on <a href=\"https:\/\/sendapp.live\/en\/blog-come-usare-whatsapp-sendapp-forum-novita\/\">blog<\/a>, forums and other websites.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2 Avoid using your email to sign up for suspicious or little-known websites.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>3 Use, for strictly personal communications or communications deemed important, only certified mail services, such as Yahoo Mail and Gmail.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4 If you want to send an email to multiple recipients, enter the clear but hidden names in the appropriate field with CCN mode.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>5 Do not reply to emails that the mail service inserts in the Spam box and never click on pop-ups displayed when the received email is opened.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6 Install a valid antivirus and periodically scan for viruses.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>7 Surfing websites with a secure connection.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>8 Do not enter your personal data on request if the open site is not completely reliable.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Recognizing scams on the internet: the most common and dangerous scams<\/h2>\r\nBut what are the main types of scams we can encounter while browsing the internet? Scammers prey on people&#039;s needs, such as the need to find work. The most common online scams, along with phishing, scam emails, and fake WhatsApp messages, also include fake job ads and romance scams.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>How to recognize scam emails<\/h2>\r\nAmong the clues that should immediately raise suspicions are the foreign sender (American, Chinese, African) and the subject of the email (money won, notification of blocked email or bank account, etc.). If the suspicious email contains attachments, never download the document; it could be a phishing attempt or malware designed to steal your computer files.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>The risks of whatsapp<\/h2>\r\nOn\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/unavitadasocial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page &quot;A social life&quot;<\/a>\u00a0the Postal Police has made known some of the frauds that can occur during the use of the famous instant messaging app.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>&quot;WhatsApp has expired&quot; or &quot;your subscription is about to expire&quot;.<\/strong>\r\nAs the Postal Police explains, the message requires the user to enter their phone number. This will activate a \u20ac20 subscription to a wallpaper app. After receiving either message, you should not respond and immediately turn off and restart your phone.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>&quot;WhatsApp Gold&quot;.<\/strong>\r\nIn this case, the fake message reads: &quot;Hey, the secret version of WhatsApp has finally arrived. This version \u2013 the Gold version \u2013 is used only by big celebrities. Now you can use it too.&quot; In reality, once installed on the phone, it allows scammers to control the device.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Audio message does not exist.<\/strong>\r\nIt can happen that during the use of Whatsapp a message arrives announcing the presence in the answering machine of an audio note. Rigurda a malware that allows scammers to check the apps installed on the device and acquire photos and then blackmail the user.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>&quot;Download the new emoticons.&quot;<\/strong>\r\nIn reality, the message is only an access route used by scammers to install viruses on the device. The Postal Police warns that any emoticon updates are never reported through messages in the app.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Postal Police also reminds that it is advisable not to open the links inserted in text messages received both on WhatsApp and on other instant messaging apps or social networks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Internet scams: fake job advertisements<\/h2>\r\nScammers use reputable websites or social networks, such as LinkedIn, to post and distribute advertisements containing fake job offers. The goal is to obtain large payments. After obtaining the bank transfer, which the victims claim is necessary to secure the desired job, the scammers also request their bank details, thus resulting in identity theft. To recognize this type of scam, it&#039;s important to consider the characteristics of a legitimate job offer:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The sender of the job offer is usually not a single individual, but a company, which presents itself with an identity made well recognizable by information such as name, location, company name, VAT number and company email address.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A serious job advertisement contains all the information on the type of job offered; therefore you should be wary of generic messages such as those that say &quot;if you want to earn money contact me&quot; or &quot;write me for information&quot;.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A job announcement that is not bogus will never present the request for payment of the material necessary to start the work.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>The sentimental scam through the internet<\/h2>\r\nAmong romance scams, the channel most commonly used is Facebook. After impersonating a gentleman, the scammer contacts women&#039;s profiles on the social network and, after a tense courtship, pretends to need money to get out of a serious situation abroad. The scammer sends the unfortunate women documents photocopied onto other profiles on the site and rigs Skype video calls with special software. Once he receives the requested sum, he will either ask for more or sever all contact with the victim. According to an FBI report, in 2011, romance scams drove approximately 10,000 women, mostly between the ages of 40 and 60, into debt. It&#039;s worth noting that in Italy, Jolanda Bonino founded an association to help victims of this type of online scam. The Marie Anne Erize Anti-Violence Center in Rome has published a comprehensive guide to identifying romance scams. It&#039;s essential to study the suitor&#039;s Facebook page: some of the first warning signs include a very low number of friends, a complete lack of personal information, and infrequent updates. When asked specific questions, the individual will always respond vaguely and imprecisely and provide fake phone numbers, usually beginning with the +4470 prefix. Facebook also offers another tool for investigating the individual: by right-clicking on the profile photo, you can search for the image on Google and see if it has been copied from other websites. The criminal&#039;s profile is quite recognizable: scammers typically present themselves as middle-aged, widowed men, successful managers dejected by the sadness of their love life and searching for their soulmate.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Recognizing scams on the internet: the tools offered by the PS Online Commissariat<\/h2>\r\nIf you believe you have identified or are the victim of an internet scam, it is important to immediately contact the Postal Police station, which has a website and a Facebook page.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.commissariatodips.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">place<\/a>, managed by technicians and investigators, it contains three main areas:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>informed<\/strong>\u00a0(news and updates in real time on scams on the net, information on dangerous software and advice)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>question<\/strong>\u00a0(section for immediate contact with the Postal Police if you believe you are in the presence of a scam or computer crime)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Collaborate<\/strong>\u00a0(section dedicated to reporting and reporting of electronic crimes).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/commissariatodips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">official Facebook page of the PS Online Commissariat<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 In Italy, you can stay constantly updated on online crimes and scams. 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