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Warning! - Online Fraud Loss More Than Doubles
The Internet Crime
Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the FBI and the National White
Collar Crime Center, recently released its 2009 Annual Report about
fraudulent activity on the Internet. Online crime complaints increased
substantially in 2009, according to the report. The IC3 received a total of
336,655 complaints, a 22.3% increase over 2008. And the total dollar loss
linked to online fraud was $559.7 million, up from $265 million the previous
year.
 Although the complaints consisted of a
variety of fraud types, the top five scams were:
- E-mail scams using FBI name
- Non-delivered merchandise and/or payment
- Advance fee fraud
- Identity theft
- Overpayment fraud
Peter Trahon,
Section Chief of the FBI's Cyber Division, says, "Computer users are
encouraged to have up-to-date security protection on their devices and
evaluate e-mail solicitations they receive with a healthy skepticism—if
something seems too good to be true, it likely is." In addition, be
suspicious of any unsolicited e-mail that asks for personal information, and
do not follow unsolicited links or respond to unsolicited e-mails.
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SecureIT Plus - Keeping Your Computer Safe
SecureIT Plus is an automatic PC security solution that takes care of all
threats and updates with no work on your part. SecureIT Plus is great for PC
users who just want to enjoy their computer with little interruption. Secure
IT Plus features include: anti-virus, anti spyware, hands-free updates,
pop-up blocker, personal firewall, monthly summary report, online Internet
reporting, 24/7 technical support, hard drive maintenance, parental controls
and guaranteed protection!
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This Month's FAQ - Is It Considered Rude To Use Excessive
Punctuation In E-mail Messages?
 Question: Is it considered rude to use excessive punctuation, such as
????? or !!!!!, in e-mail messages?
Answer: Yes, most "netiquette" experts recommend not
over-punctuating since it may seem as though you are shouting or frustrated
with the recipient. Depending on the circumstances, communicating in this
manner can also come off as demanding and condescending. (Plus, people are
busy enough without having to wade through a dozen exclamation marks at the
end of a sentence.)
Keep in mind that since e-mail messages lack the clarity and expressiveness
of the human voice, they can easily be misinterpreted. For the sake of
effective communication, it's best to follow normal punctuation rules when
you write e-mail messages, and use the text itself to express emphasis rather
than excessive punctuation. Also avoid using no punctuation or capitalization
at all (habits you may have developed from instant messaging) as well as
acronyms that the recipient might not understand.
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Sites Of The Month - Great Sites To Check Out In May
Explore the Outdoors
http://wildernet.com/index.cfm - With
spring comes many more outdoor recreational opportunities. If you're looking
for new adventures, look no further than this site for all the details. Pick
a state on the U.S. map, and you'll find dozens of ideas for trails, state
parks, lakes, rivers, scenic byways, and more. You'll get thorough
descriptions, trip reports, trip planning resources, and contact information.
The site also features a gift center, gear store, bookstore, and custom map
service.
20-Minute Meal Recipes
http://cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/ - What's
better than fast meals? Superfast meals! If you're looking for great food
that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less, check out the wide variety of
superfast suppers on the Cooking Light magazine site. Each category
(pasta, sides, comfort food, pork, summer, seafood, Asian, and more) includes
20 recipes that get changed every two weeks.
Stop Bullying Now
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/default.aspx - Bullying
is more than just a nuisance for kids. It's a serious social problem that can
produce troubling, or even tragic, results. The Stop Bullying Now site is a
resource for learning what constitutes bullying and cyberbullying, the
consequences of this behavior, and what kids and adults can do to prevent it.
Based on the work of researchers from around the world, the site includes
games, webisodes, quizzes, articles, and tip sheets.
Grow a Gorgeous Garden
http://weekendgardener.net/index.html - As
the weather warms up, are you gearing up for gardening season? If so, the
Weekend Gardener may be for you. This comprehensive site offers feature articles,
Q&As, how-tos, video tips, and climate zone maps. You'll find monthly
to-do lists, gardening club listings, and suggestions for growing specific
plants. Still want more? There are landscaping ideas, gardening resource
lists, and instructions for controlling pesky garden pests.
Listen to Real-life Stories
http://storycorps.org - StoryCorps
is a nonprofit organization that helps people share their life stories with
friends, family, and the community. Their site features touching tales that
have been recorded through the program, as well as instructions for producing
your own. Listen to stories in such categories as Angels & Mentors,
Friendship, and Wisdom. Or learn how to create a keepsake for Mother's or Father's
Day that will be cherished for years to come.
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Short Tutorial - Renaming Your Favorites/Bookmarks
There are times when
"short and sweet" is best, and this may apply to the names of your
Favorites/Bookmarks. Their names come from webpage titles; if the author gave
it a crazy long title, you end up with a crazy long name in your browser's
list of Favorites/Bookmarks. You can use a shorter name when you create a new
Favorite/Bookmark or you can rename it later by following the steps below.
Renaming Your Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Firefox 3.5
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
1. With Firefox open, click your cursor arrow
on the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Organize
Bookmarks..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Library window opens, you will find
a list of bookmark collections in the sidebar along the left side. Select
"Bookmarks Menu" and a list of bookmarks will be listed in the
larger pane to the right.
3. Select a bookmark you want to rename by
clicking on it. The name will now appear in a field at the bottom of the
pane.
4. Click in the "Name" field and
change its name. Do not change the information in the "Location"
field.
5. You can keep changing names of bookmarks by
clicking on them and renaming them in the "Name" field. Close the
window when you are finished.
Renaming Your
Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Safari 4.0
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X
1. With Safari open, click your cursor arrow on
the "Bookmarks" menu and select "Show All Bookmarks" from
the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the Bookmarks Menu window opens, you
will find a list of bookmark collections in the sidebar on the left side.
Select "Bookmarks Bar" and the bookmarks in that collection will
appear in the main window on the right.
3. Select a bookmark you want to rename by
clicking on it. Click on the bookmark name again and type the new name.
4. Rename other bookmarks in the same manner.
Renaming Your
Favorites/Bookmarks Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 8
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
1. With Internet Explorer open, click your
cursor arrow on the "Favorites" button located in the upper left
corner.
2. When the list of favorites opens, click the
down arrow next to "Add to Favorites..." and then select
"Organize Favorites..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
3. When the Organize Favorites window opens,
select the favorite you want to rename and click on the "Rename"
button.
4. The name will now be highlighted in blue.
Begin typing the new name for your favorite and press the "Enter"
key when you are finished.
5. Rename other favorites in the same manner.
Close the window when you are finished.
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