Well, here I am felling pretty grim with the dreaded cold that has been going round the office, so this will be a short and sweet post just to remind you to stock up your medicine cabinets with all the cold relief, stomach relief and general first aid supplies - and check the expiration dates on what you have in there - no use thinking you have all that stuff ready only to discovery it's out of date when you need it. And remember, you can shop with Island Bargains on your computer right now and get all the stuff shipped to you!
Happy Shopping!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wholesale Shopping
If you own a business, then wholesale shopping with Island Bargains is perfect for you. Shopping and shipping is a breeze and saves you time and money. Island Bargains has everything to help keep your business running smoothly, from office supplies to restaurant and vending supplies, as well as kitchen supplies, break room supplies and more. And did we mention we also have a large selection of paper products? Including paper towels, toilet paper, paper cups, paper plates, food containers and more.
So shop with Island Bargains now and see how easy it is to save!
So shop with Island Bargains now and see how easy it is to save!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
HDTV Shopping
If you're still watching TV on a big old set, it's time to upgrage and treat yourself and your family to a new flatscreen HDTV . Island Bargains has a great selection of TV's to suit every budget. Not sure what size is right for you? Use this distance guide to see what size screen will provide you with the best viewing expereince for your home:
•26 Inch – 3.2 feet to 8 feet
•30 Inch – 3.8 feet to 10 feet
•32 Inch – 4.2 feet to 11 feet
•34 Inch – 4.4 feet to 12 feet
•40 Inch – 5 feet to 14 feet
•42 Inch – 5.5 feet to 15 feet
•46 Inch – 6 feet to 16.5 feet
•50 Inch – 6.5 feet to 17.5 feet
•55 Inch – 7 feet to 19 feet
•60 Inch – 7.5 feet to 21 feet
•63 Inch – 8 feet to 22 feet
•65 Inch – 8.5 feet to 23 feet
Now go ahead and start shopping for TV's and we'll take care of the rest - as always, satisfaction guaranteed!
•26 Inch – 3.2 feet to 8 feet
•30 Inch – 3.8 feet to 10 feet
•32 Inch – 4.2 feet to 11 feet
•34 Inch – 4.4 feet to 12 feet
•40 Inch – 5 feet to 14 feet
•42 Inch – 5.5 feet to 15 feet
•46 Inch – 6 feet to 16.5 feet
•50 Inch – 6.5 feet to 17.5 feet
•55 Inch – 7 feet to 19 feet
•60 Inch – 7.5 feet to 21 feet
•63 Inch – 8 feet to 22 feet
•65 Inch – 8.5 feet to 23 feet
Now go ahead and start shopping for TV's and we'll take care of the rest - as always, satisfaction guaranteed!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Internet Scams to Look Our For!
Here's a great article I found at: http://redtape.msnbc.com/
The Internet's most successful scamsPosted: Sunday, March 21 2010 at 06:00 pm CT by Bob Sullivan
Most people think they'll never fall for a scam. In fact, that frame of mind is precisely what con artists look for. Those who believe that they know better are often the last to raise their defenses when criminals are nearby. Yes, Virginia, people lose money online. A lot of it. They wire cash to London, they can't help investigating the one-in-a-million chance they really are related to a dead prince from Africa, and they sometimes even travel to Nigeria to find out. Just in case.
Many of the scams you read about are sensational, such as the silly "hit man" scam created by real amateurs (recipients get an e-mail that says send me all your money or I'll kill you). And you've also seen lists that offer oddly skewed results, such as the recent FBI announcement that scammers pretending to be FBI agents are now the most prevalent Internet crime. You’d figure those numbers are a bit exaggerated because victims of FBI scams are a bit more likely to report those scams to the agency.
Fantastic stories like these only serve to convince many consumers to let their guard down even more, helping to increase the pool of marks for the professional scammers.
I know, because I hear from victims all the time. My inbox is littered with people whose notes say,"I know I should have known better, but ...." And with that, they beg me for help restoring their ravaged bank accounts. In fact, every single victim I've ever interviewed says they had an inkling that something was wrong from the outset, but they ignored that feeling. That’s why the single most important factor in avoiding fraud is this: Learn to trust the feeling in the pit of your stomach.
Usually, I can't help restore those bank accounts. But I can help you, if your turn hasn't come up yet. And even if you are convinced you'd never fall for any online con, someone in your circle of friends or family is vulnerable. Please forward this story to him or her.
Because I hear from so many victims all year long, I know what people really fall for. Here are the top 5 ways cyberthieves separate people from their money, based on my 12 years of writing about Net cons.
1.) Online dating scams
Anyone out there never done anything dumb for love? If you are raising your hand, congratulations. You may now relinquish your credentials as a human being. The rest of you should read on.
Love-based cons are the easiest to perpetrate. Why? Because love always involves a leap of faith -- trusting something you can't see or touch. Just like Internet scams. For years, criminals have made haunts out of dating services and lonely-hearts chat rooms. Broken-hearted folks are rarely in their right minds, so they make easy targets.
I once knew the FBI agent in charge of investigating cyber-love scams. He put it this way: Men could learn a lot from con artist lovers. They send flowers and candy constantly while wooing a mark (purchased with stolen credit cards, of course). Gifts really do put women in an agreeable state of mind, he assured me.
Some cons spend months grooming their marks, waiting until after several "I love yous" before asking for $800 to be wired to the passport office in London to help clear up a paperwork mess so he can come to America for a visit.
Yes, it all sounds ridiculous. It's not. It's so profitable that criminals actually pay monthly fees on some dating services. Generally, the more you pay for a service the fewer criminals you'll see, and free Craigslist personal ads tend to be a cesspool. But I've heard from victims who never joined a dating service but were still conned into fake love from perfectly innocent-sounding places like Facebook groups or chat rooms devoted to hobbies like stitching or horses. It all starts with a simple e-mail, perhaps enhanced by a little Facebook research (“Hey, you love the New York Islanders and the Beatles, too! Wow”)
Since I've written about this scam many times, I've even heard from concerned family members who beg me to talk the deluded lover down off the cliff when he or she is about to send a bunch of money to a scammer. Usually, I fail. Love is blind; it's also really, really stubborn.
In the latest flavor of the scam, when a deluded lover actually wises up and confronts the criminal, he or she admits to the crime but then adds this twist: "Yes, at first it was just a con, but while we were talking I've really fallen in love with you."
For a whole lot more on this insidious, more-common-than-you'd-believe crime, visit romancescams.org. The group, founded by former victims, has been fighting back for nearly 10 years. They post blacklisted photos there, e-mail addresses and typical opening lines from scammers , and lots of additional helpful scam-fighting tools. If you fall in love and have any doubts, visit the site.
2.) Fake or "rogue" anti-virus software
We've all seen the pop-ups: "Your computer is infected! Get help now!"
If you've ever clicked through such an ad (really, a hijacking), you know that the price for freedom is $20 or $30 a month. At first, the ads were clunky and the threats idle. But now, many pop-ups are perfect replicas of windows you would see from Windows or an antivirus product. Some sites actually employ so-called ransomware, which disables your PC until you pay up or disinfect it with a strong antivirus product. That's why consumers forked over hundreds of millions of dollars to fake antivirus distributors in 2009, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Your best bet? Make a plan now. This is the one scam that just about anyone can fall for. The best protection of all is to back up your important files, so the day your computer is hacked, your digital life won't be on the line. It's also important to have a fire extinguisher nearby. A second PC or laptop is often your best help when disaster strikes. Many viruses disable Internet access, so you'll need a second computer to research your infection and download disinfectant software. Have a flash drive nearby, too, so you can move the inoculation from one computer to the other.
Meanwhile, if you aren't paying for antivirus software, at least employ one of the popular free products like AVG or Windows Defender
3.) Facebook impersonation
Facebook is no longer a Web site -- it's a full-fledged platform, rapidly approaching the scale of the Internet itself. Many young users spend more time on Facebook than on e-mail, and actually use Facebook as their e-mail service. That means scammers are now crawling all over the service, since they always go where the people go. There are hundreds of Facebook scams, such as phishing e-mails, Trojan horse infections, misleading advertisements and so on.
But the crime you should most worry about is Facebook impersonation. A criminal who hacks into your Facebook account can learn a staggering amount of information about you. Worse yet, he or she can gain trusted access to friends and family. We've seen plenty of stories that show Facebook friends can easily be tricked into sending money in response to believable pleas for help.
For this reason, it's time to upgrade your Facebook password. Treat it like an online banking site, because it's not a stretch to say that a criminal who hacks your Facebook account is only one small step away from stealing your money (“Hello, First National Bank, I've lost my password. But my high school mascot is the Owl and my mother's maiden name is Smith. Oh, and my first girlfriend's name was Mary. Can you reset the password now?”)
4.) Becoming a bot
You may not know it, but your computer might be a criminal. Botnets -- armies of hijacked home computers that send out spam or commit other crimes -- remain the biggest headache for security professionals. The various botnets ebb and flow in size, but at any given time, tens of millions of computers on the Web are under the influence of a criminal. No one thinks it's their PC, of course, but look at the odds. If one estimate claiming 100 million infections is accurate, then about one out of every 20 computers in the world is infected. In other words, someone in your extended family is aiding and abetting a spammer.
How can this be? Victims typically don’t notice the criminal activity. Cyberthieves can easily use your machine without leaving a trace or slowing down your PC performance. They do not deposit e-mails in your sent items folder. Instead of sending 1 million e-mails from your machine, they send one e-mail every hour from 1 million infected machines.
Any honest antivirus company will tell you that there is so much new malicious software created every day that the good guys simply can't keep up. The Web is jammed full of e-mails and Web sites that can turn your home computer into a bot. Your PC could very easily be safe today but at risk tomorrow. That's why it's so important to keep your computer's security tools up to date. But you shouldn't assume that this will keep you 100 percent safe. Avoid the Web's seedier side, and don't let the kids download illegal music or games, a main source of infections. And always keep on the lookout for strange programs, files or surprising hiccups from your machine.
5) The fakosphere
The Web is now littered with fake blogs, fake ads, fake acai berry products, fake work-at-home jobs and fake Web sites saying how great all these things are. You'll even see ads for such products on all major media Web sites, as they've become the Web's answer to late-night infomercials.
The FTC recently issued an opinion clarifying that fake testimonials on Web sites are a violation of federal law, and some of the over-the-top ads have disappeared. But the fakosphere is far from dead.
I know it's tempting to obey one rule that will make your tummy flat, make your bank account fat or make your cancer disappear. But you can't believe everything you read online. Never purchase a product without searching Google using this search term: "(Product name) scam" and "(Product Name) complaint." Then, spend three minutes familiarizing yourself with the reputation of the item you are about to buy and the price you are about to pay. One or two complaints might say one thing, but 500 complaints should certainly scream at you that you should put that credit card back in your wallet.
The Internet's most successful scamsPosted: Sunday, March 21 2010 at 06:00 pm CT by Bob Sullivan
Most people think they'll never fall for a scam. In fact, that frame of mind is precisely what con artists look for. Those who believe that they know better are often the last to raise their defenses when criminals are nearby. Yes, Virginia, people lose money online. A lot of it. They wire cash to London, they can't help investigating the one-in-a-million chance they really are related to a dead prince from Africa, and they sometimes even travel to Nigeria to find out. Just in case.
Many of the scams you read about are sensational, such as the silly "hit man" scam created by real amateurs (recipients get an e-mail that says send me all your money or I'll kill you). And you've also seen lists that offer oddly skewed results, such as the recent FBI announcement that scammers pretending to be FBI agents are now the most prevalent Internet crime. You’d figure those numbers are a bit exaggerated because victims of FBI scams are a bit more likely to report those scams to the agency.
Fantastic stories like these only serve to convince many consumers to let their guard down even more, helping to increase the pool of marks for the professional scammers.
I know, because I hear from victims all the time. My inbox is littered with people whose notes say,"I know I should have known better, but ...." And with that, they beg me for help restoring their ravaged bank accounts. In fact, every single victim I've ever interviewed says they had an inkling that something was wrong from the outset, but they ignored that feeling. That’s why the single most important factor in avoiding fraud is this: Learn to trust the feeling in the pit of your stomach.
Usually, I can't help restore those bank accounts. But I can help you, if your turn hasn't come up yet. And even if you are convinced you'd never fall for any online con, someone in your circle of friends or family is vulnerable. Please forward this story to him or her.
Because I hear from so many victims all year long, I know what people really fall for. Here are the top 5 ways cyberthieves separate people from their money, based on my 12 years of writing about Net cons.
1.) Online dating scams
Anyone out there never done anything dumb for love? If you are raising your hand, congratulations. You may now relinquish your credentials as a human being. The rest of you should read on.
Love-based cons are the easiest to perpetrate. Why? Because love always involves a leap of faith -- trusting something you can't see or touch. Just like Internet scams. For years, criminals have made haunts out of dating services and lonely-hearts chat rooms. Broken-hearted folks are rarely in their right minds, so they make easy targets.
I once knew the FBI agent in charge of investigating cyber-love scams. He put it this way: Men could learn a lot from con artist lovers. They send flowers and candy constantly while wooing a mark (purchased with stolen credit cards, of course). Gifts really do put women in an agreeable state of mind, he assured me.
Some cons spend months grooming their marks, waiting until after several "I love yous" before asking for $800 to be wired to the passport office in London to help clear up a paperwork mess so he can come to America for a visit.
Yes, it all sounds ridiculous. It's not. It's so profitable that criminals actually pay monthly fees on some dating services. Generally, the more you pay for a service the fewer criminals you'll see, and free Craigslist personal ads tend to be a cesspool. But I've heard from victims who never joined a dating service but were still conned into fake love from perfectly innocent-sounding places like Facebook groups or chat rooms devoted to hobbies like stitching or horses. It all starts with a simple e-mail, perhaps enhanced by a little Facebook research (“Hey, you love the New York Islanders and the Beatles, too! Wow”)
Since I've written about this scam many times, I've even heard from concerned family members who beg me to talk the deluded lover down off the cliff when he or she is about to send a bunch of money to a scammer. Usually, I fail. Love is blind; it's also really, really stubborn.
In the latest flavor of the scam, when a deluded lover actually wises up and confronts the criminal, he or she admits to the crime but then adds this twist: "Yes, at first it was just a con, but while we were talking I've really fallen in love with you."
For a whole lot more on this insidious, more-common-than-you'd-believe crime, visit romancescams.org. The group, founded by former victims, has been fighting back for nearly 10 years. They post blacklisted photos there, e-mail addresses and typical opening lines from scammers , and lots of additional helpful scam-fighting tools. If you fall in love and have any doubts, visit the site.
2.) Fake or "rogue" anti-virus software
We've all seen the pop-ups: "Your computer is infected! Get help now!"
If you've ever clicked through such an ad (really, a hijacking), you know that the price for freedom is $20 or $30 a month. At first, the ads were clunky and the threats idle. But now, many pop-ups are perfect replicas of windows you would see from Windows or an antivirus product. Some sites actually employ so-called ransomware, which disables your PC until you pay up or disinfect it with a strong antivirus product. That's why consumers forked over hundreds of millions of dollars to fake antivirus distributors in 2009, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Your best bet? Make a plan now. This is the one scam that just about anyone can fall for. The best protection of all is to back up your important files, so the day your computer is hacked, your digital life won't be on the line. It's also important to have a fire extinguisher nearby. A second PC or laptop is often your best help when disaster strikes. Many viruses disable Internet access, so you'll need a second computer to research your infection and download disinfectant software. Have a flash drive nearby, too, so you can move the inoculation from one computer to the other.
Meanwhile, if you aren't paying for antivirus software, at least employ one of the popular free products like AVG or Windows Defender
3.) Facebook impersonation
Facebook is no longer a Web site -- it's a full-fledged platform, rapidly approaching the scale of the Internet itself. Many young users spend more time on Facebook than on e-mail, and actually use Facebook as their e-mail service. That means scammers are now crawling all over the service, since they always go where the people go. There are hundreds of Facebook scams, such as phishing e-mails, Trojan horse infections, misleading advertisements and so on.
But the crime you should most worry about is Facebook impersonation. A criminal who hacks into your Facebook account can learn a staggering amount of information about you. Worse yet, he or she can gain trusted access to friends and family. We've seen plenty of stories that show Facebook friends can easily be tricked into sending money in response to believable pleas for help.
For this reason, it's time to upgrade your Facebook password. Treat it like an online banking site, because it's not a stretch to say that a criminal who hacks your Facebook account is only one small step away from stealing your money (“Hello, First National Bank, I've lost my password. But my high school mascot is the Owl and my mother's maiden name is Smith. Oh, and my first girlfriend's name was Mary. Can you reset the password now?”)
4.) Becoming a bot
You may not know it, but your computer might be a criminal. Botnets -- armies of hijacked home computers that send out spam or commit other crimes -- remain the biggest headache for security professionals. The various botnets ebb and flow in size, but at any given time, tens of millions of computers on the Web are under the influence of a criminal. No one thinks it's their PC, of course, but look at the odds. If one estimate claiming 100 million infections is accurate, then about one out of every 20 computers in the world is infected. In other words, someone in your extended family is aiding and abetting a spammer.
How can this be? Victims typically don’t notice the criminal activity. Cyberthieves can easily use your machine without leaving a trace or slowing down your PC performance. They do not deposit e-mails in your sent items folder. Instead of sending 1 million e-mails from your machine, they send one e-mail every hour from 1 million infected machines.
Any honest antivirus company will tell you that there is so much new malicious software created every day that the good guys simply can't keep up. The Web is jammed full of e-mails and Web sites that can turn your home computer into a bot. Your PC could very easily be safe today but at risk tomorrow. That's why it's so important to keep your computer's security tools up to date. But you shouldn't assume that this will keep you 100 percent safe. Avoid the Web's seedier side, and don't let the kids download illegal music or games, a main source of infections. And always keep on the lookout for strange programs, files or surprising hiccups from your machine.
5) The fakosphere
The Web is now littered with fake blogs, fake ads, fake acai berry products, fake work-at-home jobs and fake Web sites saying how great all these things are. You'll even see ads for such products on all major media Web sites, as they've become the Web's answer to late-night infomercials.
The FTC recently issued an opinion clarifying that fake testimonials on Web sites are a violation of federal law, and some of the over-the-top ads have disappeared. But the fakosphere is far from dead.
I know it's tempting to obey one rule that will make your tummy flat, make your bank account fat or make your cancer disappear. But you can't believe everything you read online. Never purchase a product without searching Google using this search term: "(Product name) scam" and "(Product Name) complaint." Then, spend three minutes familiarizing yourself with the reputation of the item you are about to buy and the price you are about to pay. One or two complaints might say one thing, but 500 complaints should certainly scream at you that you should put that credit card back in your wallet.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
DVD Player Sale
Shopping for a Cheap DVD Player? Check out this bargain at islandbargains.com!
ETEC - Top Loading DVD PlayerRemote Control with 2.0 Channel Audio Output, Plays: DVD, CD, MP3, DVD+R/-R, CD+R/-R, S-Video & JPEG, Selectable Screen Size: 16:9 or 4:3, Parental Control, Multi-Language - ONLY $21.71 - Remember when a DVD player cost over $200? It's not that long ago!
So no more excuse to make do with that old player that only works when IT wants to!
ETEC - Top Loading DVD PlayerRemote Control with 2.0 Channel Audio Output, Plays: DVD, CD, MP3, DVD+R/-R, CD+R/-R, S-Video & JPEG, Selectable Screen Size: 16:9 or 4:3, Parental Control, Multi-Language - ONLY $21.71 - Remember when a DVD player cost over $200? It's not that long ago!
So no more excuse to make do with that old player that only works when IT wants to!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Going Green
It seems like everywhere you look these days everyone is going "green", recycling and cutting down waste. Going green not only makes sense for the environment but also in this economy, your wallet too! Well think about, when you make a trip to the States to shop you're using up all that fuel to travel and drive, not to mention the expense! So shopping online with Island Bargains not only saves you time and money, it also cuts down on gas emissions, since you don't need to take an expensive trip or drive - so go ahead, shop online and feel good about it with Island Bargains!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Wii® Fit Fun!
Wii Fit ® attracted millions of new players to the world of video games. Now Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements to help you reinvigorate your workouts, along with exercises and balance games designed to keep them fun. You will find a new dimension to the Wii Fit experience as you easily set your own customized workout routines or choose 20-, 30- or 40-minute workouts based on how much time you have available.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Affiliate Program
We all get endless email offering get quick rich schemes online - let's face it, if it were that easy, we'd all be millionaires! In the real world however, you can make money online with legitimate affiliate programs such as Island Bargains Affiliate Sign Up. It's a great way to make some extra cash and a fantastic way to raise funds for churches or other organizations.
Sign up using our simple process and we'll send you a unique link such as "www.IslandBargains.com/YourName" to share with friends or post to your website and make 2%.... of their purchase's FOR LIFE!!! PLUS... Several other ways to make money!!! (Please be sure to fill out all fields during the sign up process) Here is the link to sign up: https://www.islandbargains.com/affiliate_signup.asp - so go sign up and share your link with friends and family, associates and colleagues - you can even post your link on Face book and blogs to get even more exposure and possible sales
Sign up using our simple process and we'll send you a unique link such as "www.IslandBargains.com/YourName" to share with friends or post to your website and make 2%.... of their purchase's FOR LIFE!!! PLUS... Several other ways to make money!!! (Please be sure to fill out all fields during the sign up process) Here is the link to sign up: https://www.islandbargains.com/affiliate_signup.asp - so go sign up and share your link with friends and family, associates and colleagues - you can even post your link on Face book and blogs to get even more exposure and possible sales
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Online Security
Internet Security is a concern for all of us - I found these great tips from Microsft:
Help protect yourself from phishing scams and identity theft
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, Windows Live IDs, other account data and passwords, or other information. It is also known as identity theft, and is a type of social engineering.
You might see a phishing scam:
•In e-mail messages, even if they appear to be from a coworker or someone you know.
•On your social networking Web site.
•On a fake Web site that accepts donations for charity.
•On Web sites that spoof your familiar sites but that use slightly different Web addresses, so you won't notice.
•In your instant message program.
•On your cell phone or other mobile device.
Often phishing scams rely on links in e-mail messages, on Web sites, or in instant messages that seem to come from a service that you trust, like your bank, credit card company, or social networking site.
Tip: To see updated examples of popular phishing scams or to report a possible phishing scam, visit the Anti-Phishing Working Group Archive.
The purpose of social engineering is usually to secretly install spyware or other malicious software or to trick you into handing over your passwords or other sensitive financial or personal information.
How can I protect myself from phishing scams?
Your first level of defense against phishing scams is to secure your computer. For more information, see 4 steps to protect your computer.
Watch out for links. Since many phishing scams depend on users clicking a link, a good way to protect yourself is to be careful with links in e-mail messages, instant messages, and on Web sites. If you receive an e-mail that you weren't expecting and it contains a link, type the link directly into your browser. If the link is from a Web site that you visit often, use your personal bookmarks to access the site.
Recognize suspicious sites. Learning how to spot phishing and social engineering techniques is the next step. Use the SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer 8 to help detect unsafe and potentially unsafe Web sites as you browse.
TO FIND OUT OMORE YOU MAY VISIT http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/prevent.aspx
OF COURSE WHEN YOU SHOP WITH ISLAND BARGAINS, YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SAFE AND WE CARRY AND DISPLAY A THIRD PARTY SECURTY SEAL FOR YOU PROTECTION.
SO STAY SAFE AND HAPPY SHOPPING!
Help protect yourself from phishing scams and identity theft
Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, Windows Live IDs, other account data and passwords, or other information. It is also known as identity theft, and is a type of social engineering.
You might see a phishing scam:
•In e-mail messages, even if they appear to be from a coworker or someone you know.
•On your social networking Web site.
•On a fake Web site that accepts donations for charity.
•On Web sites that spoof your familiar sites but that use slightly different Web addresses, so you won't notice.
•In your instant message program.
•On your cell phone or other mobile device.
Often phishing scams rely on links in e-mail messages, on Web sites, or in instant messages that seem to come from a service that you trust, like your bank, credit card company, or social networking site.
Tip: To see updated examples of popular phishing scams or to report a possible phishing scam, visit the Anti-Phishing Working Group Archive.
The purpose of social engineering is usually to secretly install spyware or other malicious software or to trick you into handing over your passwords or other sensitive financial or personal information.
How can I protect myself from phishing scams?
Your first level of defense against phishing scams is to secure your computer. For more information, see 4 steps to protect your computer.
Watch out for links. Since many phishing scams depend on users clicking a link, a good way to protect yourself is to be careful with links in e-mail messages, instant messages, and on Web sites. If you receive an e-mail that you weren't expecting and it contains a link, type the link directly into your browser. If the link is from a Web site that you visit often, use your personal bookmarks to access the site.
Recognize suspicious sites. Learning how to spot phishing and social engineering techniques is the next step. Use the SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer 8 to help detect unsafe and potentially unsafe Web sites as you browse.
TO FIND OUT OMORE YOU MAY VISIT http://www.microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/prevent.aspx
OF COURSE WHEN YOU SHOP WITH ISLAND BARGAINS, YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SAFE AND WE CARRY AND DISPLAY A THIRD PARTY SECURTY SEAL FOR YOU PROTECTION.
SO STAY SAFE AND HAPPY SHOPPING!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Unlocked Cell Phones
Want the latest and best cell phone? Frustrated because you can't get the phone you want from your provider? Relax - Island Bargains has it covered (of course!).
We carry a great selection of unlocked cell phones and we ship right to you with satisfaction guaranteed - so go ahead treat yourself, you desreve it !
We carry a great selection of unlocked cell phones and we ship right to you with satisfaction guaranteed - so go ahead treat yourself, you desreve it !
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ladies Plus Size Clothing
If you're a woman that wears plus sizes, shopping for plus size clothes can be a challenge. As always, Island Bargains is here to help! On our site you can choose to 'shop with other stores' and still receive our excellent customer service and shipping to the Bahamas and Caribbean. "Avenue" is an online retailer specializing in women's fashion for sizes 14-32. You'll find the latest fashions in dresses, night wear, plants, jeans, louses and more, all made to fit your size. Plus there's a great clearance section too. So no more excuses - go ahead and treat yourself.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Don't have a credit card?
Don't have a credit card? You can still enjoy convenient onoline shopping with Island Bargans! Simply create your order, print the confirmation page, and bring U.S. currency to pay your trusted inland agent!! Here is the contact information for soime of our on-island agents:
Bahamas- Freeport
TAMACO
Maurice Hall
(242) 359-5127
Mphall@tamacomarine.com
Bahamas- Nassau
CENTRAL CLEARING AGENCY
Mark Francis
(242) 357-3318
cca@coralwave.com
Jamaica-Kingston
AAA FREIGHT
Tracy-Ann Walters
876-757-1998
Cargo2007@cwjamaica.com
Turks & Caicos
AIR & SEA AGENCY
Coicou Fulford
(649) 232-4006
airseaagency@gmail.com
Bahamas- Freeport
TAMACO
Maurice Hall
(242) 359-5127
Mphall@tamacomarine.com
Bahamas- Nassau
CENTRAL CLEARING AGENCY
Mark Francis
(242) 357-3318
cca@coralwave.com
Jamaica-Kingston
AAA FREIGHT
Tracy-Ann Walters
876-757-1998
Cargo2007@cwjamaica.com
Turks & Caicos
AIR & SEA AGENCY
Coicou Fulford
(649) 232-4006
airseaagency@gmail.com
Thursday, March 11, 2010
E-Zone and Island Bargains
We are happy to say that Island Bargains has teamed up with Ezone, a trusted name in the Caribbean for internet shopping deliveries - this partnership brings local agents to each island so that Island Bargains can continue to provide its first class reliable shopping service with agents on each island - just another way island Bargains is making it even better to shop, ship and save to the Caribbean and Bahamas!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Essential Supplies
Since we all feel under the weather from time to time, it always a good idea to keep a well stocked medicine cabinet. Island Bargains has a full selection of over the counter medications and first aid supplies to help. Here is a list of items that every family should keep on hand: Pepto Bismal, Antacid, Cold Remedies, Laxatives, Band Aids, Pain Relievers, and Hydrocortisone Cream.
Any busy family will appreciate having a good supply of these items on hand and with Island Bargains, it easy to add these items to your order when shopping online!
So go ahead - Shop, Ship and Save!
Any busy family will appreciate having a good supply of these items on hand and with Island Bargains, it easy to add these items to your order when shopping online!
So go ahead - Shop, Ship and Save!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Easy Shopping
Even if you don't have a credit card or bank account, Island Bargains makes it easy for you to shop online. Pay Pal is a quick, easy and secure way to pay for your items online. Registration for Pay Pal is also quick and easy. So you have no more excuses not to start shopping and saving with Island Bargains! For full details on Pay Pay visit this link: Pay Pal Set Up
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Movie Reviews
Watching movies at home is great fun for the whole family, but sometimes it's not easy to decide what to watch. Too often we see a lot of hype for a blockbuster movie only to be let down when we see it! A great recourse for movie reviews is RottenTomatoes On this site you'll find thousands of reviews for every movie available. So ext time before you get that movie take the time to read the reviews. That way you'll be sure to pick a movie favorite the whole family can enjoy!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Easter Holidays
Easter is just around the corner and the kids will be off school again, so it's time to stock up on candy and snacks to keep them happy. Shop online now and get all your kids' favorites shipped to you in good time ready for the holiday.
And if you need to keep them occupied, don't forget that Island Bargains has a great selection of toys, games and outdoor play equipment. as well as a great selection of school supplies.
So don't get caught unprepared - Island Bargains has everything you need to save money and keep your kids healthy and happy!
And if you need to keep them occupied, don't forget that Island Bargains has a great selection of toys, games and outdoor play equipment. as well as a great selection of school supplies.
So don't get caught unprepared - Island Bargains has everything you need to save money and keep your kids healthy and happy!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Consumer Reports
If your shopping for a big ticket item such as a car, furniture, TV or home theatre system, it's always good to do a little research first. Of course, when online there is no shortage of reviews and comments, some good and some not so good. So, in order to make an educated decision before you make a big purchase it's always a good idea to check out ConsumerReports. Here you'll find fair reviews of thousands of items and products.
And of course once you made your choice visit IslandBargains to get a great deal!
As Always - Happy Shopping!
And of course once you made your choice visit IslandBargains to get a great deal!
As Always - Happy Shopping!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Vacations
Last year's economy drove travel prices down to all time lows - a cruise could be picked up at super low prices and airfares were also cheap. This year the travel industry predicts an end to such super bargains and a steady increase in fares. So you'll be saving even more money when you save time and shop online with Island Bargains. And rather than make an expensive shopping trip to the states this year, why not take the family on a much deserved vacation - check out some great deals in Orlando or Vegas! With the time and money you save with shopping online, you can afford to treat yourself to a fun getaway.
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