Posted by Chad Sweely

As we all know, the Internet is a very big place where all kinds of people (including spammers) can easily take advantage of you, using the most efficient and easily overlooked ways to get the most information out of you as they can, including information about your computer and the passwords that you use to access your most-frequented websites. In this new year of 2012, there are some simple steps below to help keep your information (and patience) safe, so that you can get the best online experience possible.

Below, I have provided some pointers to keep in mind when utilizing the Internet and accessing your e-mail account:

• Are The Links The Same? – Whenever you get an e-mail from a friend (especially if it’s an HTML-based e-mail), prior to clicking a link, make sure that the URL in the body of the e-mail matches the link at the bottom of your browser / e-mail client. To see if the link matches without activating it, please hover your mouse cursor over the link to preview the actual link where it will take you.
• If It’s Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is – Often, especially if you are signed up with numerous websites, you may occasionally get an e-mail (that you are not subscribed to) with an offer that is too good to refuse (e.g. “A Free Trip to The Bahamas”). These e-mails are designed to get your attention and to gain the most gullible users as possible. These links (that will most likely ask for your credit card information and SSN) are dangerous, even though it may look harmless.
• The Typical “One Link” E-mail – You may have seen in your Inbox messages (if they have not already been sent to your Spam box), an e-mail with just one link in the body of the e-mail without any explanation what it’s to. These “one link” e-mails are also sent to a large group of people (most likely the sender’s entire contact list). Do not click the one link, because the more than likely, the same issue will happen to you, and the one link will be sent to all of your e-mail contacts as well.

Please be sure to keep these three anti-spamming hints and tips in mind, so that you can get the most out of your Internet experience.

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This entry was posted on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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About the Author: Chad Sweely is the Support Analyst for iEntry, and oversees the various operations of the WebProNews Directory.