Robert Weiner

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Lame spam of the day: Need your help!

Robert Weiner

Subject: Need your help! This one is simple and intriguing, but obviously a scam. This site says it's a malware delivery mechanism. Sender: KATHRINE BURRELL (accounting@rlweiner.com) -- nope, no Kathrine Burrells work here. Text: Hello! Look, I've received an unfamiliar bill, have you ordered anything? Here is the bill (link leads to [link].

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Digital Wallet Helps Prevent Phishing

Robert Weiner

I've use a digital wallet for years to keep track of my passwords (I use. Roboform. ). Recently I found that it serves a purpose that hadn't occured to me: phishing prevention. Here's the deal: I got a message from a friend with a link.

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Maybe It’s Not Your Database, It’s You

Robert Weiner

Are there easily understandable reference materials (preferably online, in plain language) to help refresh memories? Is there some sort of “help desk” where someone is readily available to help users when needed? Is the “help desk” staffed by friendly people with good customer service skills?

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What to Do When Technology Isn’t Your Problem

Robert Weiner

So how can you identify these types of problems and help your organization - and yourself - better use technology to meet your mission? On Thursday, March 5 at 1:30 pm , Marc Baizman, Dahna Goldstein, Tracy Kronzak, and I will help you and your colleagues stop blaming the *$%!& & technology for organizational problems.

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Lame spams of the day: Fake Amazon and PayPal receipts

Robert Weiner

For fast answers to your problems, visit our Help Center by clicking "Help" located on any PayPal page. for {l20} answers to your {l21}, visit our help center by clicking "help" located on any paypal page. You have 45 days from the date of the operation to issue a dispute in the Resolution Center. PayPal Email ID PC873.

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Spam of the Day: “McDonalds invites you to The Free Dinner Day”

Robert Weiner

Sender : I love McDonalds (helping@mcdonalds.com). Subject : We are fond of you and thus invite you for free helpings. Attachment : Invitation_Card_37021.zip. McDonalds invites you to The Free Dinner Day which will take place on 25 June, 2011, in every cafe of ours. Free Day’s menu! Angus Chipotle BBQ Bacon. Chicken McNuggets.

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Preventing Fraud on our Online Giving Pages

Robert Weiner

One way you can help protect credit card data is by beefing up the security measures on the back-end using your payment gateway. 5 Tips to Help Merchants Avoid Credit Card Fraud. . · The addresses of the “donors” are all in sequence, or all within the same zip code. Prevention. How Nonprofits Can Avoid Online Credit Card Fraud.

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