@AVGfree updated me on the latest trend in online scams ...

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Yes, I quoted AVG's update on a discussion I posted to the forum you can join through 'the emboldened link(s)' below; but first–after a mention of the free mining-software (giving us free Bitcoin in exchange for energy we're wasting anyway)–I want to teach you about those (possibly totally-unrelated) words. And I find you understand words better if you see 'the words at their base' (then going on to look at the words at those words' bases, then the words at those words' bases, etc.-etc. ad infinitum into their Foundation)
The word Scam might come from #Carny-Slang. 
The word “Carny (Worker at a Travelling #Carnival)” is built on ancient words that mean "|Shrove Tuesday (or Fat Tuesday--Mardi Gras--Time of Merrymaking before Lent's Fasting & Penance ... with the roots' literal meanings including "Removing Meat, Raising Flesh, Lightening/Removing a Cut Piece")."
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Quoting my OP:

Today, My AVG Tells Me ''Fake Order Scams are Increasing"

(I /think/ AVG stands for Anti-Virus Guard, but by now it's more 'a brand name'; the way KFC stands for something, but ... do you think they make sure the chicken is fried "Kentucky-style"?)

AVG Threat Labs goes on, "As the holiday season gets underway, we're seeing an increase in fake order scams. These are sent via fake emails detailing an order update or subscription details, and usually appear to be from a well known brand.

"Here's what we know:
1. Big brands
Amazon, PayPal, Best Buy, and even AVG are just some of the names being impersonated.
2. They look real
Scammers are innovative---they know how to make these emails look like the real deal.
3. Your money is their goal
They ask you to contact them and demand card details or pressure you to purchase gift vouchers.
"What can I do to protect myself?
Keep these 4 tips in mind over the holiday season to help you think twice about what you find online.

"Remember these key points:
Even if an email appear to be from a big brand---double-check. Cross-check the email address with the official support on the company's website.

"Never send money, credit card details, or copies of your personal documents to anyone---legitimate companies will not ask for these in that way.

"Be careful as you search for better deals this holiday season. With the cost of everyday items rising it can be easy to fall for what seems like a great deal.

"Keep your antivirus software updated and running. Scams like these prey on human weakness---so we need to work together."

And AVG Threat Labs then goes on to show me some American Fake Order Scam Examples and offers to give me their note 'as a .PDF' (meaning I didn't have to waste my time 'typing it out'? 😡 ... 🤣

 

Really; if I hadn't been typing it out (or reading it into a recording-device of some kind), I wouldn't have read it at all! because not-only do I trust my FREE AVG to shield me against known scams on the Internet https://www.avg.com/en-us/download-thank-you.php?product=FREEGSR but I also don't HAVE any "private" personal information kept on my machine(s).

That last strategy is the one I'd suggest for most people---keep most of your money-info off of The Internet.

What's YOUR anti-viral strategy?



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