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Show pr A Friday, October 21. 1994 The Summit County Bo 1 Scams in Cyberspace WERE RGHTNG FOR OURUFE Con artists, always up on the latest way to take advantage of un- American Heart Association suspecting consumers, have ventured into cyberspace, the fastgrowing world of commercial computer bulletin board services and the informal web of public computer networks that make up the Internet According to the North Jlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll ECHO MOUNTAIN CLOOOEU New clogging American Securities Administrator classes in Henefer Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Champion Ages 3 and up uxcan Paijne 1 654-S8- S4 products and services. The Council of Better Business Chenjl Ovard Bureaus has identified some that consumers cyberfrauds should be aware of, including chain letter cons, misleading expert 556-5- 01 J Association, four million consumers who have home computers equipped with modems subscribe to the leading commercial online bulletin board services. These commercial services allow subscribers to post and receive messages in electronic bulletin boards devoted to specific interest areas. While some services attempt to screen certain messages, others impose few restrictions on communications, which allows scammers the access they need to sell their fraudulent Professional Instructors Oopportunities to compete & perform locally, nationally & internationally Bam SmiiimimniiimiinimminminimmmmimmmimirP. Annual College Fair advice, and stock manipulations. In chain letter scams, a bulletin board message may promise substantial earnings to computer users who send one dollar to each of 10 individuals appearing on the online screen. However, victims not only lose their money, they also are required to list their name and addresses, which further exposes them to potential fraudulent activity. Consumers should also be wary of messages on bulletin boards from supposed experts offering advice on financial matters and in- opportunities. These come-on- s often are misrepresented and the advice often may be vestment Some consumers have been duped by messages from fraudulent promoters hyping penny stocks is good investments with high earnings potential. In fact, the messages are false, but individuals begin to buy the stock causing it to increaieih value. The fraudulent promoter then dumps the stock he or she purchased at a and makes a large profit before the stock price plummets. thinly-trade- low-pric- d, ed low-pric- e, Consumers should carefully scrutinize investments that are being touted via online services and not assume that the service polices its bulletin boards for frauds. For further assistance or more information, contact your local Better Business Bureau. Offers Students a Firsthand Look at Different Schools The 14th annual College Fair will be held at the University of Utah campus on Saturday, Oct 22. The free event' attracts representative! from 100 college! and univer- sities nationwide to meet with more than 2,500 prospective students and their parents. Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Association of College Counselors Admissions (RMACAC), the College Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University's Olpin Union Ballroom. School representatives will be on hand to answer questions and pass out literature institutions, on-a- nd about their off-camp- us educational activities, opportunities, scholarships, and work opportunities. Students who need help deciding on careers and majors, as well as finding schools offering their desired major, can visit the College Fair advising table. Staffed by University of Utah counselors, this able will assist students in finding out about resources to assist in making college and career . (90 Optional workshops 75 CALL US TODAY 649- - off-camp- us s? 581-876- Utah Young Playwrights Competitions at Sundance ing the 1995 Sundance Playwrights Laboratory. Two to four young playwright observers will be selected based upon the quality of their scripts. The competition is open to Utah playwrights ages It is hoped that teachers of English and Drama will work with young writers in their classes toward the development of such plays. 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