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10 Tips On Due Diligence On Any Startup Funding Offer

Startup Professionals Musings

Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Chain emails leading to a windfall. Off-shore unsolicited investor offers.

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What Are the Risks of Using Personal Email for Board Business?

Board Effect

One of their biggest targets is board directors and executives and one of their easiest ways to gain entrance is through their emails. Some directors believe that it’s just easier and more convenient to use a personal email account. Some directors believe that it’s just easier and more convenient to use a personal email account.

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Ten Internet Rip-offs Any Fool Should Recognize

Startup Professionals Musings

Why are people so gullible to Internet rip-offs? Here is my list of ten easily recognized ways to be victimized on the Internet by ignorance or greed, based on questions and stories I get from neighbors and associates. Chain emails. If you get offers for a super discount on any drug or medication over the Internet, think twice.

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Best practices for customer verification

The Startup Magazine

The internet is a great tool for business, transforming how companies interact with their customers and providing new channels to sell products, provide services, and make money. Unfortunately, the internet is also great for criminals looking to exploit businesses for their own gain. Email address. Date of birth. Business EIN.

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What to Know About Cryptocurrency and Scams

The Startup Magazine

Common scams include fake coins, Ponzi schemes, mining frauds, phishing emails, and malware attacks. Additionally, phishing emails have been widely used to fool victims into giving away personal information or access to their digital wallets. Confirming all transactions with either printed receipts or screenshots is also a good idea.

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Ways To Make Your Website More Secure

YoungUpstarts

With each passing day, we hear of new leaks of information over the internet, including IDs and passwords, top-secret classified government data, credit card information, personal nude photos, and much more. Well, cybercriminals can use your website to send phishing emails or to set up a temporary web server to store illegal files.

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10 Scams To Avoid While Seeking New Venture Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Image via Flickr by ivanpw Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Chain emails leading to a windfall. Won the lottery.