Apologies, and where to get info on internet scams

Paul Burchard (burchard@CS.Princeton.EDU)
Wed, 09 Oct 1996 13:07:27 -0400


Caroline, I definitely owe you an apology for overreacting on the chain
letter. I realize you were only trying to be helpful, and couldn't have
known this was a hoax (it's been circulating for two years despite all
efforts to stop it, so you know it's a good one).

Just like any big city, the Internet has its dangerous spots which
unwary newcomers may stumble into. In lieu of a guidebook, then, here
is some information on the Good Times hoax and other scams you may
encounter. I'm sorry now that we didn't discuss this in the summer
course.

"Good Times Virus" Hoax
http://www.nsm.smcm.edu/News/GTHoax.html

"Make Money Fast" and other Scams
http://www.uga.edu/~ucns/helpdesk/information/howto/sites/other/hoax-scam.html
http://www.eff.org/pub/Net_culture/Folklore/Hoaxes/battling_hoaxes.article

PB