Beware of Security Scams

Now that there is so much activity and awareness on the Internet about computer security, people are jumping on the bandwagon to scam unsuspecting computer users.

Please note, Ad Aware and SpyBot are shareware spyware removal utilities. They are easy to install, cost you nothing if you choose and do not require the services of an expert!

I am already aware of one company offering "home security audits" for $200 or so. They send a tech out to your house to install a free program and run it the first time then charge you. Below is an example of this.

For only $199 a member of the CSP Team will come to your home or office to provide the following services:

Search & Destroy All Pop-Ads Hidden On Your Computer.
Securely Erase All Unwanted Files
Check To See If Your Network Is Safe From Hackers.
Install Firewall Software To Keep Hackers Out (if needed).
Install & Configure Anti-Computer Theft Software (if needed).
Install & Configure A Password Manager To Secure & Keeps Track Of All Your Passwords.
Check & Secure Your Wireless Network (if needed).
Install Computer Recovery Software Just In Case Your Computer Is Ever Stolen.
This includes anti-spy software, anti-virus software, firewall software, computer recovery software, anti-pop-up and password management software. There is no software to purchase and there is no hourly fee to install and configure.

This particular company, Ligatt Security is just one of many offering this "service." You can do the same things your self by installing AdAware or SpyBot, AVG's free anti-virus software and some other freeware and shareware.