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If you have spyware on your computer you will know it. You will start noticing pop-up ads, and you may find that when you run your browser, you will be redirected to another website. These ae two examples of what spyware does to a computer. [br][br]Other symptoms of having spyware on the computer is if the user receives a bunch of pop-ups instead of just one. Also, if you load your browser, you will notice your home page has changed without you having changed it. You may also notice new icons on your desktop or system tray. You may find that certain keys on your keyboard won't respond the same way as before. The biggest problem is a slowdown of your computer system. [br][br]The best way to avoid getting spyware on your computer is not to download shareware and have some kind of anti-spyware program installed on your computer. This will catch the spyware and eliminate it. [br][br] |
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Fraud causes hundreds of millions of dollars in damage each year and affects just as many people.
Credit card fraud is the most common type of fraud to occur each year and cost its victims up to $500 million dollars in damages each year. Despite the frequent occurrence of this type of fraud, millions of credit card users are still unaware of how to protect themselves against this type of thievery.
No one is completely safe from being defrauded. But, by learning how to protect against fraud, you will be better equipped to prevent yourself from falling into a scam that could cost you everything. Taking the time to protect yourself can help to keep you safe.