Some of the simple tips recommended by www.IC3.gov:
*Use search engines or other websites to research the advertised services or person/company you plan to deal with.
*Search the Internet for any negative feedback or reviews on the government services company, their Web site, their e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, or other searchable identifiers.
*Research the company policies before completing a transaction.
*Be cautious when surfing the Internet or responding to advertisements and special offers.
*Be cautious when dealing with persons/companies from outside the country.
*Maintain records for all online transactions.
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FBI: Criminals host fake government services web sites to collect PII
FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) posts warning, sites collect personal info and fees
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Some of the simple tips recommended by www.IC3.gov: *Use search engines or other websites to research the advertised services or person/company you plan to deal with. *Search the Internet for any negative feedback or reviews on the government services company, their Web site, their e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, or other searchable identifiers. *Research the company policies before completing a transaction. *Be cautious when surfing the Internet or responding to advertisements and special offers. *Be cautious when dealing with persons/companies from outside the country. *Maintain records for all online transactions.
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