Global Security Watch: I've Been Mugged: Teach Your Dad About 'Phishing' This Father's Day

Global Security Watch > I've Been Mugged: Teach Your Dad About 'Phishing' This Father's Day

[I've Been Mugged] To help consumers avoid identity theft, the US Federal Trade Commission has developed an electronic Father's Day card with tips about how to spot bogus phishing e-mail messages. Versions of the FTC e-card are in English and in Spanish.

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[Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases] Teach Your Dad About 'Phishing' this Father's Day: The Federal Trade Commission's Father's Day e-card is the perfect gift for the man who already has enough ties. But even more important, it can save your dad a whole lot of headaches.

[Blogger News Network] » Send Dad a “Phishy” E-Card for Father's Day - Blogger News Network: This e-card, which is available at www.ftc.gov/dad (and www.ftc.gov/padre in Spanish) gives “Dear Old Dad” some useful tips on .More consumer awareness information can be obtained on the FTC's website and it is available in both English and Espanol.

[Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Protection Press Releases] Keep Dear Old Dad Safe from Phishing: Set aside the ties and gadgets: This Father's Day e-card from the Federal Trade Commission can save your dad a whole lot of headaches. Available from the FTC in English and Spanish at http://www.ftc.gov/dad and http://www.ftc.gov/padre, ...

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[Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Text of Press Releases] News Release Headline: Dad may always be ready to share his wisdom and advice with you, but this Father's Day the Federal Trade Commission has information you can share with him. A Father's Day e-card, available from the FTC in English and Spanish at http://www. ftc.gov/dad and ... When Internet fraudsters go “phishing,” they send spam or pop-up messages asking for personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security numbers, or passwords. ...

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Global Security Watch > I've Been Mugged: Teach Your Dad About 'Phishing' This Father's Day

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