Coherent Computer Solutions

A word on hoaxes, scams and protecting yourself

 

Spamming your friends and family will not help a sick child. There is no such thing as e-mail tracking.  No worthwhile company expects you to spend your own money as a secret shopper ("we'll pay you back later--promise").   Those “free” give-aways, chain letters and panicky “tell everyone you know!” messages are usually hoaxes that can cost you a lot.

 

Some are harmless and mildly entertaining BUT most of them are scams designed to steal your personal identity and your money as well as compromise your computer security.

 

To learn more about the hundreds of hoaxes and scams circulating today, go to:

 

Hoaxbusters (www.hoaxbusters.org)

 

Snopes.com