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Credit Card Skimming

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Robert Sinclair

One of the most serious threats to your finances today is called credit card skimming. This is a situation where a machine is used to read your card information and record your pin while you’re using your card with a reliable business. These devices are found largely in service stations where credit and debit cards are used to purchase gas, snacks, and auto supplies. Fraud artists attach a machine called an electronic skimmer to the gasoline pump that does not only read your credit card number but your pin number as well, while the owner remains none-the-wiser.

Needless to say, this opens a can of worms regarding your personal finances. By using the card and pin number gleaned from this device, false identification cards can be quickly issued, allowing perpetrators to obtain information regarding your bank account, as well as your personal information that can be used to make other types of transactions possible. These crooks work fast and have been known to strip bank accounts of thousands of dollars in just one day. In addition to that, they can issue checks, make countless purchases, and create new lines of credit. In general, they can cause financial catastrophe in your name. Unfortunately, once this happens, it often takes months or even years to straighten things out.

Unfortunately, there is no way to determine when a skimmer is in use. Here’s a story from a local newspaper in Lawrenceville, GA where this happened and the police are now asking for help to resolve the problem.

If you’ve dined at Footprints Cafe and paid with a debit or credit card, Lawrenceville Police are asking you to double check your statements. Over the weekend, police arrested Laura-Grace Tanis, a waitress at the restaurant. According to a police report, Tanis used a portable electronic skimmer to capture information from customers’ credit cards. She was charged with Financial Credit Card Theft and Criminal Possession of a Financial Transaction Card Forgery Device. Tanis has only been charged with one count so far, but Lawrenceville police are looking into whether this was an isolated incident or was part of a larger operation. Investigators are following leads that may show it was in fact a more extensive network of people involved in the card skimming scheme. If you should find something amiss, please contact Lawrenceville Police Detectives at (770) 963-2443.

In June the FBI arrested 24 credit card hackers which included two dozen people in 13 countries. Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. In order to protect your credit and identity, the FBI recommends individuals stay alert and follow some simple rules:

• Keep your credit cards in sight at all times. Unfortunately, this alone will not work where a gas pump is ‘rigged’ with one of these devices. Restaurants are also where this frequently occurs. An answer to this concern is to pay cash.
• Always monitor your receipts against your statements as well as carefully check the receipt when paying to make sure there are no additional charges that were not authorized.
• Shred all papers that involve any financial solicitations or reports that are not kept and filed in a secure location.

If you find you have been scammed you should:

• Notify the police and retain the report number.
• Notify your credit card company and bank immediately and request all account numbers be changed. Under federal law you can only be held liable for $50 of unauthorized charges.
• Inform the three major credit bureaus so that they can notify any company requesting credit information. A good place to visit is www.annualcreditreport.com. A federal law established this site to provide free annual credit reports as well as monitor this type of theft and provide a place where people can report any suspicious activity on their accounts.
In this era of economic distress and increased electronic use, the FBI Cyber Crimes Unit has documented an increase in all types of scams that include the use of illegal electronic skimmers. This makes it important that consumers remain alert at all times.

Fake Photo Modeling Offers Promoted By Phone By Illegal Telemarketers

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

A new scam on the market is the bogus photo modeling jobs offered to young women via the telephone. Illegal telemarketers rely on the vulnerability of the younger generation. They offer to develop portfolios, provide company cards which will supposedly make you a hit to modeling agencies and get the career of a lifetime. To create this portfolio, the person contacted is required to go to a certain studio to have the portfolio filled with impressive pictures. These pictures are paid out-of-pocket. Although you may get some great pictures out of the deal, this is not how talent agencies work. The money for this type of program simply goes into a con-artist’s pocket.

Of course, everyone is excited when they see the pictures of models featured in magazines, on television, and so forth. It is obvious they are in a profession they like and make a lot of money from it. One of the newest versions of this scam is to sell online modeling school courses. It requires filling out registration forms and a ‘registration fee’. In most cases, after the money is gone, so is the ‘school’.

There are bundles of questionable model and talent agencies as well as agents. This has become prominent especially when TV programs started to show ordinary girls advancing to become famous in the fashion industry such as in America’s Top Model. Would you be surprised to learn that there are only 12, yes that is 12, highly paid professional models in the United States? While there are numerous models in the industry, only a few become famous or earn high pay.

Here is a complaint we received recently that talked about the problem faced by a teen looking for a modeling career.

Wilhelmina Scouting Network, which is sometimes called Trans Continental Talent, is a scam and the people running it have been doing it for years under different names and in different cities. When they get shut down, they move on and do it again. If you’ve been to the office in Philly or Feasterville you’ve probably met Mike O’Brien or one of his associates. I went to an open call near the King of Prussia Mall and they took my picture, assessed me, and encouraged me to make the $1000 payment. I was told I was a 9 on a scale from 1-10. They said the money was to have my profile put on their website and maintained for prospective modeling agencies to request my service. I was under extreme pressure and had not had enough time to fully research the company when they called me back two days later and demanded that I make the payment immediately or else I would not be able to be on the website and begin my prosperous modeling career. The original presentation given by the Talent Executive Mike O’Brien, convinced me that the $1000 was the best deal that I could get, given the exorbitant price for head shots and portfolios. I also believed that I would get work in no time and be able to pay off the credit card within a very short time. However, the website stopped working about halfway into the year. I started calling their headquarters in Florida, but received a busy signal each time. It was then that I knew that they had exploited my modeling ambition and had duped me out of $1000 plus the $20 maintenance fee for my online profile. I still have the email they sent me once I signed up with them. I would really appreciate any help that can be sent my way to be refunded the $1000. Really, nothing good can come from associating yourself with this company. They have enough smoke and mirrors to create a pretty convincing front, just like many others do, but it is a deceitful business and if their tactics aren’t downright illegal they are unquestionably immoral. Don’t waste your money or your time.

Be aware that the best way to avoid scams such as this is to thoroughly educate oneself about the industry. Be realistic about your chances, and realize that very few people actually make it to the big leagues. If you have what it takes, a reputable agency will not charge you to establish a portfolio, find jobs, and make the necessary contacts to get you to the top quickly. Furthermore, check out modeling communities such as Models.com for legit agency listings and make calls to find out if there are open castings with reputable companies that have been thoroughly researched. And most importantly, stay persistent and level-headed. Don’t trust anything that sounds too good to be true.

For those who feel they may have become a victim of a scam, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Although the BBB is not a U.S. government agency and has no authority, its database is networked with the FTC and other law enforcement agencies. In other words, the FTC can refer to the BBB’s database in their investigation. As a matter of fact, FTC has previously accessed BBB files. They did this before they prosecuted three scam modeling and talent agencies in Virginia. Indeed the BBB files precipitated the launch of the FTC investigation. Instead of becoming a part of the problem, become the force and help in finding a solution.

Joplin Missouri Disaster Brings Out Scammers

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

When a national disaster strikes there is a lot to think about. You have to think about your health and safety as well as your family, property, home, car, and everything in it. The last thing you would expect to have to think about is someone scamming you. Actually when a disaster, or other kind of devastation, happens scammers and thieves
will come out of the wood work.

These con artists know you are desperate for help and will except it from anyone willing to offer it. But not everyone is actually trying to help you. Some are trying to get your information, money, or your property.

In one case a person was “kind” enough to help out the survivors of a tornado which recently hit Joplin, Missouri by letting them camp out on one of his vacant properties. He then brought out a drilling and plumbing team in order to supply water and built a place to shower and retrieve the water to cook and clean with. The campers were really excited
until they realized he was charging them to use his water, then charging them to use the shower itself. When people went to the authorities they were told that, unfortunately, since they were on his property if they used his water and his facilities they would have to pay. When they told the authorities that they were placed here and it wasn’t their choice to be here, they were told that this kind of thing happens and there wasn’t anything anyone could do about it.

In another instance some people offered to cash checks for individuals or run errands never to be seen or heard from again. In all the chaos it may seem like God himself has sent a savior to help you out but, unfortunately, frequently that ends up not being the case.

When a disaster strikes there are many basic rules that should take precedence such as never give anyone a check, cash, or credit cards to “run errands” for you. Ask the individual to take you personally then you will know if they are seriously there to help or to take advantage of you. Most scammers will try to avoid taking you anywhere with them unless they want to hurt you.

During a disaster it is hard to remember what to do so you need to prepare ahead of time. Have a fireproof safe for all of your important papers and maybe even a credit card or cash that is only to be used for this purpose. Make a list of everything of value in your home and give it to your insurance company. Make a list of all your medications and give a copy to a family member. Make a disaster preparedness kit just in case something happens. A bag or backpack with first aid equipment, water, and other emergency equipment will go a long way when trying to avoid becoming a victim when under extreme duress.

If you are prepared you are less likely to be scammed. The scammers will see someone who is not desperate and move on to someone who is obviously vulnerable. Remember that during an emergency, help is on the way it just may take some time to get there. Legitimate help will not ask for anything in return and won’t try to charge you for simple

services. If something is offered it’s important to determine if there will be strings attached. Never give anyone your cash, your credit card, or your checks. Instead seek out places that are organized by emergency response teams. These people are truly trying to help you and won’t be charging it for you after you receive services.

Wrong Charges Return Scam

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

It seems the more research that is done into wrongful charge return scams, the more variety can be found. More and more people are being told that they are owed money due to wrongful charges. They are then asked to send a small fee in order to receive the check in the amount of the overpayment. If a company calls you and says you need to send them money in order to get money, you need to hang up. No company who is legitimate would request money in order to send money that was rightfully yours to begin with.

One of the most frequently seen of these types of scams is where an individual calls to say that each time a bill was paid using a card, an overcharge of $10 to $20 accrued. It is further explained that since this has been going on for some time, an enormous amount of money is due to the customer. It seems the amount usually quoted is around $5000 which, the customer is assured, has already been written and signed and is ready to go in the mail.

The twist is that in order to get the check, administrative and processing fees of a couple of hundred dollars must be paid in advance. When challenged, the con artist will explain that taking the fees from the check before it’s sent isn’t possible since it’s already been written and the amount paid must go into a different account from the one from which the check was drawn. Although it sounds plausible, the old adage “if it sounds too good to be true it usually is” should raise concerns.

A second indication that a scam may be going on is that the money is requested through an electronic transfer such as Western Union or MoneyGram. This is because, even though the location of the receiver may be noted on the form, in actuality it can be picked up anyway one of these offices may be found. Although the destination given by the thief may be Springfield, Missouri, it can even be drawn on a branch in Nigeria since they also have a Western Union office. Unfortunately, these electronic transfer companies cannot be held responsible for misdirection of funds since they indicate in their terms and conditions that the money can be collected from any branch in the world within minutes.

Just to ensure validity, many of these scammers will include business names and phone numbers which also turn out to be fraudulent. According to the FBI Cyber Crimes Unit, international scams are especially hard to shut down and the perpetrators are rarely caught. Once identified their host websites can shut them down within a matter of minutes, but this doesn’t mean that they don’t have other sites running. Additionally, they can start a new site with minimum effort within about 10 minutes and rarely have to pay upfront. These sites are often used for phishing expeditions in which they acquire enough personal information about consumers to make the con sound legitimate.

In one case, people ordered items from a legitimate website, but a hacker gained access to customer orders. Even though card numbers were secure, they did acquire the names of financial institutions issuing the cards along with the last four digits of each card used and customer names, locations, phone numbers, and even addresses. In reciting this information to customers they contacted, there was no reason to believe their financial institution was not on the other end of the line resulting in thousands of victims worldwide.

For those confused by the number and variety of scams currently ruining the lives of many people throughout the world, it’s important to remember that just because home computers connect you to the world, does not guarantee confidentiality. They should only be used as a tool with the understanding that once personal data goes into space, anyone may be able to gain access to the information you hold most dear.

Bc Local News

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

Just applied to become a guest blogger on http://blogs.bclocalnews.com. I’m vert excited about this opportunity to be able to spread the word about the latest phone scams outside of callercenter.com

Really hope they accept me, got my fingers crossed!

Adipose RX Scam Alert!

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

As if people thought all scams could be easily identified, now there’s a new one that has cropped up that’s wreaking havoc on unsuspecting consumers across the nation. This one, however, is a more complicated than what is normally encountered. One of only 28 names the company goes by, Adipose RX dispenses diet pills to people who have not ordered them then charges debit and credit cards on a monthly basis.

Most people become aware that they have been scammed only after receiving a credit card bill that contains bogus charges. Although the pills received have an 800 number on the bottle, contact leads to little help and since the transfer of money has now been moved out of the country, recouping losses is extremely difficult. As complaints began piling up, researchers have attempted to track the money in order to determine the originators.

Adipose RX is registered through godaddy.com which was last updated January 5, 2009. However, domain information has been cloaked since December 2009. In addition to the cost of the bottle of pills, customers are also automatically signed up for a health membership costing $72 per month. Although ground zerio for this company was Utah and Nevada, their billing is now actually out of the East Caribbean which is known for their lax rules regulating banking as well as their involvement in money laundering.

According to Broadband DSL Reports, three people are primarily responsible for originating this company; Brian Avondet, Randall McKim, and Todd Stadig. One of the other site names they acquired was grantuniversity.com and are currently facing a lawsuit by the original owner, Cameron McPherson, for misusing the domain for fraudulent purposes. Although the original charges to accounts came out of Utah in January, by February they had gone international primarily because there are no rules governing Internet transactions on an international level.

It is surprising that this could happen over and over again, but the problem is not with individual computer systems but, rather, with credit card companies and transaction processors. As Internet users, individuals rely on the security provided by those with whom business is conducted. Credit and debit card numbers, therefore, are acquired through phishing expeditions acquired by hacking into banks, stores, credit card issuers, and transaction clearing houses. When thinking about how many times personal information is input into this electronic marvel over which individuals have no control, it is surprising this does not happen more often.

One way to tell if an individual has been the unwitting victim of the Adipose RX scam is to review credit card billing on a regular basis. With this fraud there will be an additional fee posted for international processing. Additionally, reference to the bank charging the fee will include the code KNA which stands for St. Kitts and Nevis. This is actually where the acquirer merchant and bank are located; specifically 642 Main Street, Charlestown, Nevis, East Caribbean.

For those who believe they are the victims of fraud the best thing to do is notify the bank and credit card company in order to request the paperwork required to file fraud charges. Although it may take some time to recoup the money, it will then be the responsibility of the financial institution to track the perpetrators and attempt to recover the money. Most importantly, you should never try to deal with the scammers yourself or you may end up losing your identity as well as your money.

National Load Restructuring Scam

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

With today’s economic conditions and many people facing foreclosure on their homes, there are a number of scams in play. One of these is called ‘National Loan Restructuring’. No one wishes to lose their home and everyone wants to restructure their current mortgage with one that calls for lowering their monthly payments to one they can afford. Unfortunately, this type of scam has been fueled by various government announcements regarding restructuring a home loan.

In short, the way this scam works is that an individual will be contacted, often by telephone, with a message that they are working with Obama’s directive for lenders to restructure people’s mortgages. Unfortunately, many people think this is a legitimate company that will work with them to achieve the goal of saving a home from foreclosure. Emphasis is made that this directive is for a limited time only and one must act promptly to qualify for the program.

The contact this company uses what is called ‘cold calling’ which is done with a robot caller. The company actually has no information on anyone’s mortgage or their financial position. This robot caller makes the pitch about helping with a mortgage and then the person receiving the call is instructed to call the company directly.

A number of people have heard mention of Obama’s directive, but are in the dark as to how to implement it to help resolve their current situation. The idea that someone can relieve their problems regarding huge monthly mortgage payments and interest seems like the answer to their prayers regarding the possibility of saving their home but, in fact, it is a scam.

Unfortunately, this company, as well as others, take advantage of a person’s situation, collects an ‘up-front fee,’ and gives nothing in return. As a result, many thousands of dollars are paid out for what is called a mortgage-foreclosure consultation, loan-modification, or foreclosure-assistance service. It has been proven that none of these so called ‘foreclosure relief’ claims will do anything to assist consumers.

These companies claim that by auditing the mortgage to see if the lender is complying with state and federal mortgage-lending laws can help them negotiate with lenders on behalf of homeowners. They claim that by using this leverage it is possible to speed up the loan-modification process. There is no statistical data or other evidence that this will help homeowners or bring any foreclosure relief.

California’s Department of Real Estate (DRE) and the State Bar have issued a warning for Californians in order to help them avoid being involved with companies that make these claims. The Attorney General issued a warning for consumers to avoid forensic loan audits, the loan-modification industry’s latest phony foreclosure relief service and states that “The foreclosure-relief industry continues to be long on promises, but short on results”.

California’s law requires all individual and businesses offering mortgage-foreclosure consulting or other services of this type must register with the state and provide a $100,000 dollar bond. The law also states that it is illegal to require up-front fees for their services.

As a result, the state has shut down more than 30 fraudulent companies and applied criminal charges with lengthy prison sentences for a large number of consultants. In 2009 more than 2,000 complaints involving this scam were filed with the State’s Attorney General’s office, with nearly 350 individuals and companies issued a Desist and Refrain Order to stop their illegal activity.

With 22 percent of the nation involved in foreclosure activity and 632,573 California homes in foreclosure, the state has issued public warnings about these companies and their illegal practices. Non-profit housing counselors, which are certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provide free help to homeowners and can be located on the Internet.

Free Credit Report | How to Weed out Scam Sites

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

For the majority of adults, the importance of maintaining a good credit history and score is well-understood. How to acquire that information without paying, however, can be difficult. The law states that everyone is entitled to a free annual credit report, but the Internet is filled with companies that claim these reports are free. However, charges for monthly monitoring often follow. The trick, then, is to find the “real” free reports by reading the fine print which will help identify those that are scams or practice deceit.

Many sites now provide one free report limited to only one of the major tracking agencies followed by additional charges for reports from the other reporting agencies along with monthly monitoring. These can be difficult to identify, however, unless care is taken prior to signing up. Although many people call them scams because the actual charges are buried within the verbiage, when charges are listed somewhere in the terms and conditions or on the detail pages contained in a website they are not legally considered scams. The main problem is that people rarely read the fine print before they sign up.

This is still considered deceitful practices because they count on people not reading everything before they file a request. One way to tell if sites are practicing this type of strategy is to take note if they ask for a credit card number along with other personal information. If a credit card is required then you can bet that some charges will be applied at some point. Generally, these are automatically assessed on a monthly basis and are very difficult if not impossible to stop.

When a person agrees to allow automatic deductions from a credit or debit card from any service provider, only the provider can stop the payments. This can be very difficult since many companies today rely on this consistency in monthly income in order to turn a profit. For many people this means cancelling checking, savings, and credit cards accounts in order to ensure the withdrawals stop which can not only be inconvenient, but also frustrating.

Determining the tactics used to draw online users into signing up is one way to identify companies that should be avoided. One tactic many companies in this industry use is visual confusion on their web pages. Since people today have been condition by visual stimuli colors, shapes, pictures, and other strategies are utilized to hide pertinent information so that people sign up before they fully understand the terms and conditions. Additionally, by clicking “I agree” before reading the terms and conditions they may be opening themselves up for long-term monthly charges they had not counted on.

Complaints can be filed against such companies through the Better Business Bureau and other agencies, but in order to do so consumers must prove they acted responsibly and that the information needed to make an informed decision was, in fact, hidden. Saving terms and conditions in a separate file that can be forwarded along with the complaint will serve as the proof required. Therefore, reading this document completely in advance is important.

Although, according many of these sites, cancellation can be made at any time, it’s often more difficult than described. For many sites phone calls with written follow-up is required, but must be made within a set number of days; usually 30. Additionally, even though consumers are told they will be notified by email, this does not always occur so checking monthly credit card statements is important in order to avoid multiple charges. Ultimately, the best way to protect one’s self from fraudulent or deceitful credit reporting company practices is to read the fine print and use caution when authorizing automatic payments.

How Big Companies Try To Hide The Truth

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

The Internet today has many advantages as well as disadvantages. Although it provides a plethora of services and products, sometimes it opens up opportunities for deceitful practices that are designed to lure viewers in. One of the greatest advantages is that it provides uncensored comments from those who have personal experience with various businesses. Unfortunately, companies are now using unethical practices such as using copyright laws to hide the truth.

For businesses selling products and services, consumer feedback is extremely important. The last thing these businesses need are websites bashing what they offer. This is especially so for telemarketers who rely on Internet searches in order to gain the consumer base needed to turn a profit. In response to consumer forums that express concerns about products and services, some companies are now filing lawsuits against those launching websites designed specifically for the purpose of airing consumer complaints.

The federal government has recently passed legislation to protect the right of free speech exercised through the Internet against so-called SLAPP lawsuits designed to keep consumers quiet about their true feelings. When faced with a potential lawsuit, many consumers choose to withdraw complaints rather than face court action because they don’t realize laws have been designed to protect their rights. Unfortunately, lawyers are now lining up to take up the causes of big businesses against individuals who dare to complain.

There are many examples of court cases that have recently come to light. In one case telemarketing companies, such as Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. have hired lawyers like Richard Darke of Duane Morris, LLP to represent them against the Consumer Law & Policy Blog which airs the grievances of individuals who have had bad experiences with telemarketers. These forums serve an important purpose in that they allow experiences to be shared with others that are considering dealing with such companies.

Although these blogs are seldom flattering, they do inform the public of current practices within companies that should be known in order to make an informed decision. Since lawsuits are failing to generate the response of closing down public opinion forums, more creative practices are being used by companies with business services and practices that are inadequate and frequently even deceitful. One way they have found their way around a lack of success through legal means is to implement the use of copyright laws.

Copyrighting is designed to prevent plagiarism of original works. Unfortunately, in this case if business names, products, or practices are copyrighted then it becomes illegal to use them in any written form. For those utilizing forums to express concerns about business practices, this means they are no longer allowed to use the business name, products, or services when complaining. Talking around subjects often results in others failing to understand who to avoid and why.

Groups such as Public Citizen are now banning together not only to fight litigation for those using forums, but to also fight these new copyright restrictions. Only by joining forces and becoming knowledgeable about the legal mandates that are designed to protect the right of free speech can censorship be contained.

Getting Sued By a Big Company | What To Do?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Robert Sinclair

The explosion of the many uses of the Internet has produced a variety of innovative actions which have not been popular with many individuals and companies. One of these is the right of the consumer to post their dissatisfaction regarding a company or products that have not turned out to be as advertised. This has been a great deal of assistance to consumers who previously had no way of finding out if something was “as advertised.”

Both the United States government, and several states, has laws regarding the right of consumers to express their opinion concerning any product or company that is available on the Internet. This protection is listed under the Communications Decency Act. 47, section 230 (CDA 230). This section of the Federal Code immunizes discussion site owners against comments made by what consumers provided on such sites.

In California there is a code covering this area called the Anti-SLAPP Bill. First enacted in 1992, it has had a number of amendments. It specifically states that it involves disputes involving matters of ‘public interest’ and, in 1997, construed application of the statute disputes and listed its intent as applying that ‘any conduct in furtherance to the rights of petition or free speech is protected from civil liability’.

Further amendments were added giving the person being protected to challenge adverse trial court decision. The Code of Civil Procedure section 425.18 allows SLAPP victims to recover their damages through what is called a SLAPPBACK (malicious prosecution) against the SLAPP petitioners and their attorneys. This has been found illegal in many cases as a matter of law. Of course, the SLAPP must not be illegal under federal or state law either.

One of the interesting sections of the California Anti-SLAPP law is that it states that a person who successfully challenges a court action can use this law even if the lawsuit is filed in another state and is entitled to recover their attorney fees. In particular, it defines privileged publication or broadcast and immunizes participants in official litigation against official proceedings and all tort actions.

Freedom of speech has long been a law in the United States. Being able to state one’s opinion regarding a company or product is paramount to the basis of liberty. Countries who have cut off this method of public communication have found that it has lead to disastrous consequences. With the Internet it has been possible to quickly dispense information that affects many lives and enables people to have a better way of life.

A number of companies, unhappy with these methods of communication, such as blogs, have brought various lawsuits to eliminate any site that is detrimental to their products or company. Thanks to the United States Code, and codes in various states, they have not been able to prevail.

Under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, also called the international human rights law (ICCPR) freedom of speech is recognized as a human right and the right to hold opinions without interference. This freedom of speech is recognized in European, inter-American and African regional human rights laws.

Unfortunately, many people using the Internet to express an opinion, that is not illegal, are unaware of the laws regarding this right. As a result many have been threatened by lawyers and have closed down their sites, because of this ignorance. Everyone using the Internet for this purpose needs to read and understand their rights.

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