Cybercrime on the Rise; Internet Safety Guide Helps Consumers Stay Safe

Tucson, Ariz. — The Internet Crime Complaint Center’s recently released annual report shows that cybercrime continues to increase with victims losing a total of more than $183 million in 2005. Fortunately, there are proven strategies for preventing cybercrime, and Truth Publishing outlines the most effective tactics in “The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime.” Written by Mike Adams and Ben Kage, this guide uncovers common ploys that criminals use to steal financial information, and it explains how internet users can protect themselves from cyberstalking, online extortion, and internet recruiting fraud. The guide is available at http://www.truthpublishing.com/RSGCybercrime.html

“The statistics prove that many consumers do not recognize scams when they encounter them online,” said Mike Adams, Truth Publishing spokesperson and chief writer. “It’s our goal to educate internet users about online threats and teach them to identify signs of suspicious activity.”

In “The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime,” readers discover:
• 120 tips, tricks and tactics for stopping cybercriminals
• The most common online fraud today and how to avoid it
• 12 strategies for safe online shopping
• Seven tips to prevent online stalking
• 14 steps for mending credit and financial history after identity theft
• How to recognize phishing and pharming scams
• Which companies and organizations need to be contacted when identity theft occurs
• How to recognize a “spoof” site

For every sale of “The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime,” Truth Publishing is donating 50% of net proceeds to local law enforcement to help purchase equipment, training, and public safety programs.

This informative guide is available as a softcover or downloadable book at http://www.truthpublishing.com/RSGCybercrime.html.

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