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Buyer And Seller Beware Tips To Avoid Scams On Craigslist
 Craigslist, an online collection of
location-based classified ads, can be great for finding sofas, apartments,
and even jobs. But as with all online activities, there is the potential for
misuse. Scammers can be found virtually everywhere, including Craigslist, and
they're out to get your money in any way they can.
Some popular tactics include listing items that don't actually exist and
getting you to pay for them; getting you to pay for your purchase through a
phony escrow account; getting you to pay for items through Western Union or another
service that doesn't trace the receiver; getting you to reveal bank account
or other financial information; and offering to pay more for an item that
you've listed, then getting you to send a refund that reveals your banking
information.
Craigslist offers several tips for avoiding these scams, but the #1 piece of
advice that will prevent 99 percent of all scams is to deal only with
local folks, and meet them in person. Here are a few more rules:
- Never send funds via a wire service such as Western
Union or Moneygram.
- Beware of fake cashier's checks and money orders.
- Don't believe any guarantees "from
Craigslist," since Craigslist is not actually involved in any
transaction.
- Never purchase an item or rent a living space you
haven't seen.
- Refuse to submit to credit or background checks until
you know the potential employer or landlord is legitimate.
Source: www.craigslist.org/about/scams
For added protection, trust your instincts. Be wary of ads that look as
though they were written by someone who does not use English as their primary
language (check for spelling errors and awkward usage). Also make sure you
are really on Craigslist; it's easy to make a typo and end up on a site that
looks like Craigslist but is really a scammer site.
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Check Out Our New Phone And Internet Bundles!
By bundling together your local telephone and broadband
Internet access, our bundled service options double the value of your MVT
connection, making bundles a great value to our customers. You get secure and
reliable telephone service, and rock solid broadband together at one discount
price.
Our new bundles include 6, 10, or 15 Mb Internet service on the largest
connection to the Internet in Moapa Valley, a home telephone, unlimited
downloads, free antivirus, free on-line backup, free password protection,
free spam filtering, and great local service.
Compare and get more. Click
here for more details.
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Two To View A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To
Miss
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Splish, Splash,
Giggle, Giggle
You just can't go wrong when you combine an adorable baby, bath time, and
the family dog. More than two million people have checked out this
incredibly sweet video, no doubt smiling along with the baby as they
watched.
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Flash Mob In Times
Square
Take a look at this popular video of a six-minute surprise celebration in
New York City. The talented performers create one singular sensation as
they sing and dance to music including the famous song from "A Chorus
Line."
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This Month's FAQ What's The Best Way To Transfer Files To My
New PC?
Question: I'm planning to get a new computer with
Windows 7 and will need to transfer my files over from my old PC. What's the
best way to do this?
Answer: The best way to transfer your files is to use the Microsoft
tool designed specifically for this task, Windows Easy Transfer. With this
tool, you can easily transfer user accounts, files and folders (including
documents, photos, and music), and other information (such as Internet
favorites, email messages, and program settings).
 With Easy Transfer, you can decide how you
want to pull the data from your old computer over to your new computer.
Your options are:
- Through a network connection
- Using a CD or other removable media
- With a special cable (called the Easy Transfer cable)
that you can order online or pick up at an electronics store
You'll need to start
Easy Transfer on both computers, choose what information you want to
transfer, and follow the instructions to complete the task.
Keep in mind you will still need to install applications on your new
computer, such as the Microsoft Office suite, financial software, and any
other programs you may have on your old system. Also note that transferring
data can be a lengthy process; the actual time will vary depending on the
method you choose (network, media, or cable) and the amount of data you have.
For more information, visit the Microsoft
Windows Easy Transfer page.
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Sites Of The Month Great Sites To Check Out In January
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 Healthy Snacks
realsimple.com Love
to nibble between meals but worried your snacking habit will ruin your New
Year's resolution to lose weight or eat healthier? This site serves up over
40 snack recipes that are low in calories and fat, yet high in fiber and
protein. And good newsyou'll be pleased to see some of your favorites here
including cookies, popcorn, and even a latte.
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 Practical Travel Search
hipmunk.com Sure, you can sort
flight options by the usual categories of price, duration, and arrival and
departure times. But in addition, this travel search site lets you sort by
"agony." A visual timeline makes it easy to see your choices from
least to most agonizing, and to sort by other criteria as well. Use the
hotel function to find details on hotels and their surroundings.
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 Discover New Entertainment
tastekid.com Here's an easy
way to discover new music (as well as books, movies, and TV shows). Just
enter one of your favorites and get back a list of others you might like.
You can even do "cross-searches" such as getting music
suggestions by entering your favorite movie. Click the links to learn more
about each suggestion, then comment, search for additional recommendations,
and share on social media.
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 Creative Project Funding
kickstarter.com On Time
magazine's list of the 50 Best Websites of 2011, Kickstarter is a funding
platform for creative projects. Browse the site to learn about ventures
that just might be the next big thing in art, fashion, film, or music.
Check out the featured projects, or search by category or city. If you see
an interesting project, you can contribute as little as $1 to its
development.
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 Share Memories
proust.com This site is like a
virtual, ongoing holiday dinner where friends and family can share
memories, thoughts, and aspirations. Learn more about your loved ones by
asking questions like, "What is the most valuable piece of advice you
ever received?" Or respond to questions yourself, then share your
answers. View your stories and those of others as a book, list, map, or
timeline.
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Short Tutorial Manually Clearing Your Browser History
Your browser history is a handy tool when you want to quickly
return to a recently visited webpage. But it can also become a privacy issue,
which is why browsers provide the option of clearing your history. It's also
a good thing to do regularly to help prevent the slowdown of your Internet
and computer speeds due to the accumulation of cookies and offline webpages.
To clear your browser history, simply follow the steps below for your browser
and operating system.
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 Manually Clearing Your Browser History
Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer
8
Computer Operating System: Windows XP
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1. With Internet Explorer open, click your
cursor arrow on the "Tools" menu and select "Internet
Options" from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Internet Options window will open and
the "General" tab should be selected. In the "Browsing
history" section, click on the "Delete..." button.
3. The Delete Browsing History window will
open. By default, some of the selections will be checked. Once you are
satisfied that the appropriate selections have been made, click on the
"Delete" button.
4. The "Delete Browsing History"
progress box will appear to show you the deletion status.
5. Click the red X in the upper right corner to
close the Internet Options window.
Internet Explorer 8
also gives you the option of automatically deleting your browsing history
upon exiting from the program. To do this, simply follow these steps:
1. With Internet Explorer open, click your
cursor arrow on the "Tools" menu and select "Internet
Options" from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Internet Options window will open. While
on the "General" tab and in the "Browsing history"
section, check the box next to "Delete browsing history on exit."
3. Next, click on the "Apply" button
to save your changes and then click on the "OK" button to close the
Internet Options window.
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Manually Clearing Your Browser History
Using ...
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer
9
Computer Operating System: Windows Vista and Windows 7
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1. With Internet Explorer open, click your
cursor arrow on the button resembling a gear or cog on the right side of the
tool bar, drop down to the "Safety" menu, and select "Delete
Browsing History..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Delete Browsing History window will open.
The box next to "History" should be checked. Uncheck any other
items you do not want to delete, like Cookies.
3. Click on the "Delete" button. The
"Delete Browsing History" pop-up box will appear showing you the
progress of deleting your history and will close automatically when the
process is complete.
Internet Explorer 9
also gives you the option of automatically deleting your browsing history
upon exiting from the program. To do this, simply follow these steps:
1. With Internet Explorer open, click your
cursor arrow on the button resembling a gear or cog on the right side of the
tool bar and select "Internet Options" from the resulting drop-down
menu.
2. The Internet Options window will open. While
on the "General" tab and in the "Browsing history"
section, check the box next to "Delete browsing history on exit."
3. Next, click on the "Apply" button
to save your changes and then click on the "OK" button to close the
Internet Options window.
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 Manually Clearing Your Browser History
Using ...
Internet Browser: Mozilla Firefox
8.0.1
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Mac OS X
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1. With Firefox open, click your cursor arrow
on the "Tools" menu and select "Clear Recent History..."
from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. The Clear Recent History window will open.
Click the down arrow next to "Details" and verify that the box next
to "Browsing & Download History" is checked.
3. From the drop-down menu next to the
"Time range to clear:" field, choose from the five items listed:
"Last Hour," "Last Two Hours," "Last Four
Hours," "Today," or "Everything."
4. Click on the "Clear Now" button.
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 Manually Clearing Your Browser History
Using ...
Internet Browser: Safari 5.0.5
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Mac OS X
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1. With Safari open, click your cursor arrow on
the "History" menu and select "Clear History" from the
resulting drop-down menu.
2. A pop-up box will appear asking, "Are
you sure you want to clear history? You can't undo this action." There
is also an empty check box next to "Also reset Top Sites." Check
the check box and then click on the "Clear" button.
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 Manually Clearing Your Browser History
Using ...
Internet Browser: Google Chrome 16
Computer Operating System: Mac OS X 10.6
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1. With Chrome open, click your cursor arrow on
the "History" menu and select "Show Full History" from
the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the "History" window opens,
click on the "Edit items..." link to the upper right.
3. Click the "Clear all browsing
data..." button at the top of the list of links in Chrome's history.
4. Close the window when you're finished.
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Manually Clearing Your Browser History Using
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Internet Browser: Google Chrome 16
Computer Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
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1. With Chrome open, click your cursor arrow on
the "Tools" icon that is shaped like a wrench on the right of the
menu bar and select "History" from the resulting drop-down menu.
2. When the "History" tab opens,
click on the "Edit items..." link to the upper right.
3. Click the "Clear all browsing
data..." button at the top of the list of links in Chrome's history.
4. Close the tab when you're finished.
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Brad Lyon
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183 S Anderson St
Overton, NV 89040
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