Protection against Swine Flu Scams-Awareness vaccine
As soon as the news about swine flu was on air, scammers were already finalizing their efforts to cash in on this. The virus seemed too slow as compared to the scams related to it. Genuine cases of swine flu were not more than a dozen when the scams related to it were already numbering in thousands.
Apart from taking preventive measures to safeguard oneself from the flu, we have to keep in mind that the swine flu scam has a equally damaging effect. Like most of the scams and frauds taking place the best remedy or ‘vaccine’ against the swine flu scams is the “awareness” vaccine. Awareness about the scams circulating and the mode of operation of these scams is the best stance one can take against the swine flu scams. Some of the key compositions of the awareness vaccine against swine flu scams are:
1.The swine flu scams are phishing scams reaching out via the internet. Do not open or access links provided in such emails.
2.Attachments provided in suspicious emails should never be opened.
3.Installation and regular updation of anti-virus software is essential.
4.A personal firewall will help in keeping unwanted malware at bay.
5.Configure your e-mail client for security.
6.Do not believe in miracle cures and refrain from ordering something that you know little about.
7.Discuss about the scams and the virus-you might save someone from a possible fraud.
8.Reporting illegal activity or suspicious mails or telephone calls should be immediately reported to the authorities.
Be it a virus or a scam, the awareness vaccine is a sure way of prevention.
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