Internet ripoffs

Until shown otherwise it should be assumed that everything you see on
the internet has been put there to take your money.

1. The only people who will contact you about a problem with your
computer are crooks. If a banner comes up saying we have detected a
problem with your computer would you like to download a security
scan,
they are trying to download malware. Even if you have to use Windows
task manager to close your web browser, get away from them and get
away fast.


2. Assume that any self described expert on a news group works for a
software company. Only trust the ones who present verifiable proof,
of the company they work for because that company has to take some
responsibility for them. The rest are low life hangers on who wished
a company would vouch for them. They work for software companies too
but as shills. Mostly, they are there to attack anyone who tells the
truth about the company they work for.


4. Dont download something without looking at. Microsoft installs
spy
ware on your computer to make sure you are following their rules.


5. Any software that is hard to uninstall or installs itself is
malware. Any program that uninstalls a program that you installed
without asking is malware. Any program installs itself on your
computer can be uninstalled easily by the person who wrote the
program. Anyone implies otherwise is a liar.


Usually the big guys, the leading makers of a particular kind of
software product are ripping you off and abusing your trust. The
same
is true of those who flood the net with advertising. You have to
find
the good programs they won’t find you. Check everything from at
least
two sources and always check the big download sites because they
represent many products.