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Recognizing and Handling Online Fraud and Scams Using Company IP

By Richard E. Peirce

The Internet as we know it has evolved into an almost limitless arena where just about everything short of physical activity can be done. This online “playground” allows a user to read magazines, research current events, share photographs, transact business, enjoy life through a virtual character, organize class reunions, and update friends that you just finished a great meal at your favorite restaurant.

Yet, this playground is generally an unguarded realm that gives thieves, criminals and other troublemakers opportunities to make money through the use of sophisticated scams and frauds. These scammers are looking for any information that can be used for profit, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, user names/passwords and bank account numbers.

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