Get Rich Quick schemes sadly are more common today than ever with the ever growing popularity of the Internet and economic downturn.  If you're like me and trying to make money online, you may be tempted by opportunities that offer quick payouts and enormous profits.  A Get Rich Quick Scheme is a plan to acquire high rates of return for a small investment.  The Internet has become a haven for online scammers looking to take away your hard earned cash.  Here are thirteen ways to prevent you from becoming yet another victim of a Get Rich Quick Scam.

1. If something sounds too good to be true it very well is.

2. Prior to investing in a business opportunity ask yourself the following - "Just how often do you or people you know purchase the product or service you will be potentially selling?"

3. Get Rich Quick schemes offer a high rate of return for a low investment. While there are people that do make money from these schemes(ie. gambling, day trading) they are few and far between.

4. While there are legitimate work at home jobs, they generally require a lot of work, time, and some financial investment. If an opportunity is too easy be sceptical of it.

5. Prior to investing in a business opportunity check out the company on the Better Business Bureau website.

6. Don't be rushed or pressured to invest. Remember that if you are given a limited time offer, there is usually a reason why.

7. Be extra careful with investments over the Internet.

8. Be super careful with investments on TV primarily in the form of infomercial or on the telephone.

9. Never reply to spam. As SpamBusters.org says, "if it's spam, it's a scam.

10. Be careful of any business opportunity that is not in writing. That said and done, be sure to get everything in writing prior to investing your hard earned cash in any investment.

11. Even if you are up a creek and without a paddle financially, you don't have to share that with the world. It is not a good idea to post messages in forums saying you are in dire financial straits, or desperate to find work. This is a sure way to bring all the scammers out and be overwhelmed with phony offers.

12. Be sure to ask for details, in writing, of the refund policy before you invest in the business opportunity.

13. Ask present owners or employees about their experiences with the company.

Are you wondering how to permanently delete files on your computer? You might be shocked to realize that files are not permanently deleted when "deleted" and even when the Recycle bin is emptied. All this does is delete the title of the files.  Files on your hard drive are not even permanently deleted when you reformat your hard drive. The files themselves can easily be uncovered, using data recovery software, readily available for download on the Internet.  Believe it or not, some of this data recovery software is actually free!

Did you realize that a copy of every picture, chatroom conversation, video clip, and web site address is written to your hard drive?  Windows keeps temporary files, browser cache, and other data. This is a very real threat to your Internet security and privacy.

A snoop, computer technician, jealous wife, or other unauthorized person could recover personal information, banking, credit card numbers, and passwords. In the wrong hands you could in fact become the next victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.,

I use Internet security and privacy software called Cyberscrub Privacy Suite to safely and securely permanently delete files on my hard drive.  Data deleted by Cyberscrub Privacy suite cannot be recovered using data recovery software. In fact, this Internet security software exceeds standards set by the U.S. Department of Defense(DOD 5220.22) for secure file erasure.

Cyberscrub Privacy Suite permanently deletes all evidence of online Internet history and activity - temp files, hidden files, browser cache, cookies, pictures, videos, Email, chat, and more.

This Internet security and privacy software also permanently erases previously "deleted" files, so that they are unrecoverable, even by the most sophisticated data recovery software.

What I really like is that I can fully control which files and Registry keys are erased, as well as add my own items for deletion.

Besides protecting my Internet security and privacy Cyberscrub Privacy Suite does a great job at cleaning my hard drive - enchancing the speed and performance of my computer.  In fact, the first time that I ran Cyberscrub it deleted over 6 GB of duplicate files, temp files, browser cache, etc.  I immediately noticed an increase in my computers speed and performance.

I like this Internet security and privacy software so much that I've had it installed on my computer since 2006.

It is good to know that there is software available to permanently delete files on your computer, protecting your Internet security and privacy.  Also at the same time enchancing your computers speed and performance.

Has your computer developed a mind of its own?  Is your computer doing things such as the mouse moving on its own and the CD-ROM drawer moving on its own? You knew your computer was smart, but not smart, right? 

Wondering how to prevent, detect, and remove Trojan Horses?

It is good to know that there are steps you can take to help prevent, detect, and remove Trojan Horses. 

Like the ancient Greek Trojan Horses that appeared as innocent, but were very destructive, computer Trojan Horses are malicious software that masquerade as something harmless, useful, and innocent.

In fact, a Trojan could take full control of your computer!  The hacker could actually have more control of your computer than you have.  This is a serious threat to your Internet security and privacy. 

The cyber crook could even install a keystroke logger onto your computer, allowing them to see every keystroke you type.  The keylogger could allow them to record your passwords, banking info, credit card number, and other personal information.  This could enable the hacker to steal your identity.  You could become yet another victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.

Trojan Horses get into your system by pretending to be something good, useful, and innocent.  This is very much like the ancient Greek Trojan Horse.  Did you download an image or video file off of Usenet, a cool game or MP3 music file from a file sharing site such as Kazaa or Limewire?  The file very well might be bundled with more than you bargained for - a Trojan  Horse or other malicious software.

Trojan Horses are downright scary and a real threat to your Internet security and privacy.  In fact, this malware could lead to you becoming a victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.  Ready to disconnect your Internet forever and throw your computer out the window?  Well, don't do that just yet.  It is should be reassuring that there are things that we can do to help prevent, detect, and remove Trojan Horses.

• Probably the biggest line of defense for helping prevent having your computer infected with a Trojan Horse or other malicious software is being careful what you do online.
• If you have no other internet security software installed on your computer, ensure you have antivirus software installed on your computer.  Antivirus software is much better than a few short years ago at detecting Trojans.  Most, but not all, Trojan Horses are detected with modern antivirus software.  Though most antivirus software updates automatically now, ensure that you keep it up-to-date.  Remember that antivirus software is only as good as the last update.  I have  the award winning Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper installed on my computer to help detect and remove Trojan Horses and other malicious software. Run a FREE scan of Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper! Click here!
• Avoid using file sharing sites using the Gnutella network to download free movies, MP3 music files, etc.  These sites are lnotorious for containing files infected with malware, including Trojan Horses.  
• Use caution when downloading files off Usenet. 
• Also, be careful what you freeware you download.  That cool game could very well contain more than you bargained for - a Trojan Horse or other malicious software. 
• Only download programs from reputable sources. 
• Never accept programs transferred by instant messaging applications. 
• Never open an email attachment from someone you don't know. 
• In fact, never open an email attachment from even someone you know that is unfamiliar and/or unexpected, as their system could be infected with a Trojan Horse or other malware.  Confirm that the sender did actually send you the email before opening. 
• Finally, be sure to keep your operating system up-to-date with the latest security patches, to help protect yourself from Trojan Horses and other malicious software.   

By following these Internet security tips you can indeed help prevent, detect, and remove Trojan Horses and other malicious software.  When it comes to Trojan Horses and other malware, an ounce of prevention is indeed worth a pound of cure.

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Are you concerned about your Internet security and privacy?  Worried about Trojan Horses, computer viruses, keystroke loggers, spyware, and other malware?  Malicious software can actually lead you to becoming a victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.   In fact, according to a recent study by Panda Security, one percent of PC users are infected with malicious software designed to steal bank, investment, and other financial information from your PC.    Wondering how to make your computer more secure?  There are some steps that you can take to dramatically increase your online security and privacy, while at the same time enhancing your computer's performance, speed, and reliability.

First of all, ensure that you have anti-virus software installed on your computer.  It is good to know that there is free anti-virus software available for download on the Internet.  Remember that anti-virus software is only as good as the last update.  Internet security experts are constantly playing a cat and mouse game to keep up with the newest viruses and other malware.  This is because new viruses and other malicious software are created everyday.

Have anti-spyware software installed on your computer and keep it up to date.  Most spyware, but not all, is detected and removed by anti-virus software.  You need to have anti-spyware software installed on your computer to help protect yourself from spyware.  Besides slowing down your computer, as spyware is not designed to run efficiently, it can jeapardise your Internet security.  Spyware can lead you to becoming the next victim of identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada and the USA.  Some Internet security experts actually recommend that you have Spybot Search & Destroy as well as two other anti-spyware programs , installed on your computer.  Anti-spyware software, including Spybot Search & Destroy, can be downloaded for free on the Internet.  Windows Vista, actually includes Windows Defender, a free anti-spyware program.

Have a firewall installed on your computer.  Many software firewalls can be downloaded online for free.  Windows Vista and XP includes a firewall.  Ensure that it is activated.

It is crucial if you have a wireless Internet connection, that you make sure that the connection is secure.  Be sure to encrypt your Wi-Fi network, using the strongest form of encryption supported by your network.  Otherwise, anyone as far as ten miles away using a Wi-Fi antenna that is created with a Pringles can, is able to at the very least steal your bandwidth.  A hacker could in fact use your Internet connection to commit illegal acts, such as accessing child pornography.  They could even install malicious software, such as a keystroke logger, onto your computer, enabling them to record every single keystroke you make.  This could result in you becoming yet another victim of identity theft.

Simply turn off your modem and router when not in use for an extended period of time.  It is impossible to hack into a computer Network, if the modem and/or router are disconnected.

Finally, make sure that your operating system is updated and that you have downloaded the latest security patches.

While there is no way to guarantee your Internet security and privacy 100%, besides disconnecting your Internet connection forever, by using a little common sense and following these steps you'll greatly increase your Internet security and privacy.