Larry Selzer in his latest blog says that “Often the best way to thwart an Internet attack is to take down the domain names involved in it, but this is a hard thing to do under current rules. “
This is true in so many ways and the problem needs to be addressed at point of creation. It’s way too easy to claim your domain and start using it for a scamsite. In some cases it doesnt even cost anything – there are many ‘free’ websites out there that allow you to build a web
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2111671,00.asp?kc=EWSTEEMNL040507EOAD
More examples from round the globe of scams – and these are just the ones that get reported – There are many more that never make it to print!
Scam Watch
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
In a call typical of the scam, a fake Red Cross worker tells a military spouse that he needs to verify personal information, including Social Security …
Scam hits Prince Albert
Prince Albert Daily Herald – Prince Albert,Saskatchewan,Canada
Police are warning local citizens to beware of a recent scam, which claims to offer a winning prize. Letters sent by mail, e-mail, or phone solicitation …
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According to their website http://www.jigaloo,com), Jig-A-Loo is a
revolutionary new product that combines the power of a lubricant with a water repellent. Unlike any other lubricant, it contains no oil, grease, wax or detergent, so it doesn’t stain or stink. It stops squeaks, unsticks just about anything, protects against rust, and is an exceptional water repellent.
Terrible name though – think ‘bugaboo’, ‘jigaboo’ and the word ‘loo’ is english for toilet (albeit by way of the french ‘Garde Lui’, I believe)
I must admit, I thought that maybe they were repackaging silicone spray, a very useful (and cheap) product that will free sticking sash windows, door locks, kitchen drawer runners etc. Odorless, tasteless, rated ‘ok’ for incidental contact with food. Excellent for waterproofing leather boots, shoes, jackets, suede, etc.
… So I checked their website….
… and checked. Fun copy, Lovely graphics, it’s Canadian (whatever that implies). All in a creditable marketing effort to introduce a ‘fun’ new product that will they hope become synonymous with squeak stopping.
Before you buy and start using this stuff though, there are a few warnings.
CAUTION
Contains: methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, isobutane, and propane.Contents and fumes may catch fire. Container may explode if heated. May irritate eyes and skin. Keep away from flames, pilot lights, and sparks, including electric motors. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not swallow, get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Do not breathe fumes. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F. Keep out of reach of children. Some plastics and painted surfaces may react. Please verify.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
and the ever-so-friendly ‘MSDS‘.
I wouldnt dare say that this product hurts the environment, or is a cancer risk, but I know that it may explode or irritate your eyes and skin. and, by the way, Perchloethylene is the stuff used in dry cleaners that they’re trying to get banned. for more information on what methylene chloride and perchloroethylene do, go to the trade association.
Also reviewed here:
Strangenewproducts.com