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Craigslist scammers leave instead. Fox News reports on scams that target online car buyers, in which crooks spend about a hundred dollars on a junk car, then steal a similar car and advertise on Craigslist. They remove the identification number plate of the vehicle junk car and ignition and put them in the stolen car. The buyers do not realize their new cars are stolen until the crooks are long gone.
In another Craigslist scam, a woman was horrified when a stranger Massachusetts alerted him to a Craigslist post offering her baby for adoption. Advertising says: " A BOY BABY CUTE FOR ADOPTION HE IS VERY HEALTHY AND READY FOR ADOPTION FOR MORE YOU COME BACK TO US," and presented a picture seven-month old son of the woman, who had been surveying family blog. (I said before that you do not reveal details on publication of blogs and social media sites. Do not post your address, date of birth, names, animals for kids names, phone numbers, or account numbers or financial information of any kind. You really should not post photos of children online.) When the mother replied to the post, it was informed that the baby was Canadian, but alive currently in an African orphanage. The mother said that although his son has not been damaged, she felt it was violated. She alerted the FBI and the crook was removed from Craigslist and Yahoo.
I spoke with Jeffrey A. Kasky, Esq., Renowned expert of OneWorldAdoption.com adoption. He said: "The families hoping to adopt a child are often medically unable to have children for themselves. As such, they look at the possibilities of adopting an emotion rather than a logical point of view, and are therefore more vulnerable to scams. What pull your strings more than thinking that this beautiful little boy was stuck in a halfway of the orphanage in the world? All you have to do is wire us $ 300 now, then more and more, and it can be yours ... "
These crooks are weaker than this kind of smelly things black in the sewer.
When we were young, our parents told us not to talk to strangers. strangers are not yet part of our circle of trust. So do not trust them! There is no benefit to paranoia, but being a little guarded can keep you from stumbling into a vulnerable situation. Since predators use online ads to lure unsuspecting victims, you should know as much as possible about strangers who contact you. Get a name, email address and phone number, and use Google, iSearch.com or social networking sites to find anything suspicious. If you find a red flag, use Intelius.com to investigate further.
Whenever possible, deal locally. People who can not meet you in your city are more likely to be crooks. And even if you do meet in person, you should be wary. Never meet privately. Choose a public place surrounded by people. If possible, bring a friend. Predators thrive on isolation, and by pairing, you reduce your chances of being attacked. Be smart street, and dress accordingly. Do not wear expensive jewelry or provocative clothing. Scarves and loose clothing give attackers something to grab. Wear shoes that you can run and kick if necessary.
Trust your gut and do not neglect disturbing or negative feelings about the meeting. If something seems wrong, it probably is false. Do not be afraid to cancel. Unfortunately, there is an inherent risk in meeting someone you do not know. Monitored may prevent you from getting into a vulnerable situation. Let your spouse or friend know where you are going and when you'll be back. Use your mobile phone to stay in touch throughout the meeting.
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Robert Siciliano is CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com, an expert on identity theft, professional speaker, security analyst, published author and television news correspondent. Siciliano works with Fortune 1000 and start-up companies as a consultant on product launches, branding, messaging, representation, SEO and media. the thoughts and advice of Siciliano on all these issues often appear in both television and print media news, including CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, FOX, Forbes and USA Today. He has 25 years of safety training as a member of the American Society for Industrial Security. He is the author of two books, including The Safety Minute: Living on high alert; How to take control of your personal safety and to prevent fraud . He also established a partnership with Uni-Ball to help raise awareness of the growing threat of identity theft and provide tips on how you can protect yourself.