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By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

"I Don't Understand Internet Scams. How Do They Work?"

Friday April 11, 2008
You've probably heard about Internet con games. That's where dishonest-but-clever web publishers either fool you into divulging your financial information, or they convince you to install their software and make money for them.  But how exactly do these scams work? Well, this is your chance to see what Internet cons look like in a controlled environment. Here are the Top Ten Internet Scams of the last year.

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