Monday, December 1, 2008
Modus Penipuan kartu kredit berkedok bantuan
Anda pusing dengan tagihan kartu kredit?
kami solusi terbaiknya, disc 50-90% hub:081......jl........
Kalau lihat iklan ini jadi ingat ketika dulu menemukan kasus,yaitu account kartu kredit dari seorang pak satpam dengan limit 40jt.masa sih??.. benar lho satpam limit kartu kreditnya 40jt.
nih saya kasih jalan ceritanya dengan cara yang singkat(sebisa mungkin) :
1.seseorang yang berprofesi sebagai satpam mengajukan aplikasi kartu kredit, dengan mengaku sebagai resepsionis,dan aplikasinya di terima oleh bank.
2.sang "resepsionis"dapat kartu dengan limit yang wajar yaitu 4jt,===>liat-liat sih, itu aplikasi di terima karena memang yang mengangkat telepon masuk dikantor tersebut adalah satpam, jadi dia bisa mengelabui analis bank
3.akhirnya untuk jangka waktu tertentu pak satpam pakai kartu kredit sampai suatu hari tidak sanggup bayar.
4.karena tidak sanggup bayar Pak satpam datang ke "dewa penolong" dengan di iming-imingi (mungkin) seperti iklan diatas. kemudian ia memberikan kartu kredit,seluruh data pribadi dan fee atas jasa "pertolongan"tersebut
5.pak satpam aman untuk beberapa bulan karena memang pembayaran selalu masuk walau pun sedikit diatas minimum payment (dibayar oleh "dewa penolong").
6.entah bagaimana ceritanya limit kartu kredit pak satpam naik terus, mungkin selain automatic increasing limit(akibat tagihan selalu dibayar diatas minimum), "sang dewa penolong"juga ,meminta kenaikan limit dengan ancaman nanti kalo tidak dikasi kartu kredit bakalan di tutup accountnya.
7.akhirnya limit pak satpam mencapai 40 jt dan brusss....semua limit tersebut dipakai habis dalam satu hari.
8.ketika jatuh tempo pak satpam di telepon pihak bank agar melakukan pembayaran. Tapi yang aneh nya adalah, di nomor yang dihubungi tersebut tidak ada yg namanya sama dengan pak satpam/resepsionis tersebut.
9.selidik punya selidik ternyata beberapa bulan sebelumnya si "dewa penolong"menelepon ke bank berpura-pura sebagai pak satpam meminta pemindahan alamat ke kantornya si "dewa penolong" tersebut.
8.jadi deh masalah, tagihan 40 jt, alamat ganti ke alamat dewa penolong, kartu kredit ada ditangan orang lain====>percayalah yang dicari/dikecar/dituntut oleh bank untuk menyelesaikan utang 40 jt tersebut adalah pak satpam.
9.lagian biarpun alamat dipindahkan kemana, bank kan punya data base, jadi bank tidak mungkin lupa terhadap alamat lama(asli) anda.
10.awalnya pak satpam punya hutang kartu kredit kurang dari 4 jt, setelah ditolong kini hutang nya 40 jt, benar-benar mak nyusss...
11.setelah di cek2 lagi ternyata ada account kartu kredit lain yang alamat nya di pindahkah ke kantor si "dewa penolong"ini dan history pemakaian identik dengan kartu kreditnya si pak satpam tadi===>jadi tinggal tunggu waktu nya untuk hutang yang lebih besar
Dari cerita diatas sih saya cuma saranin agar jangan pernah memberikan kartu kredit anda kepada orang lain dengan alasan apapun (kecuali kalo lagi transaksi), termasuk pihak/orang yang mengaku dari bank tapi belum verified apalagi disertai dengan pemberian data pribadi anda. ingat resiko atas kelalaian menjaga fisik kartu kredit sepenunya merupakan tanggung anda.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Internet Marketing
The Internet has brought many unique benefits to marketing, one of which being lower costs for the distribution of information and media to a global audience. The interactive nature of Internet marketing, both in terms of providing instant response and eliciting responses, is a unique quality of the medium. Internet marketing is sometimes considered to have a broader scope because it refers to digital media such as the Internet, e-mail, and wireless media; however, Internet marketing also includes management of digital customer data and electronic customer relationship management (ECRM) systems.
Internet marketing ties together creative and technical aspects of the Internet, including design, development, advertising, and sales. Internet marketing does not simply entail building or promoting a website, nor does it mean placing a banner ad on another website. Effective Internet marketing requires a comprehensive strategy that synergizes a given company's business model and sales goals with its website function and appearance, focusing on its target market through proper choice of advertising type, media, and design.
Internet marketing also refers to the placement of media along different stages of the customer engagement cycle through search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), banner ads on specific websites, e-mail marketing, and Web 2.0 strategies. In 2008 The New York Times working with comScore published an initial estimate to quantify the user data collected by large Internet-based companies. Counting four types of interactions with company websites in addition to the hits from advertisements served from advertising networks, the authors found the potential for collecting upward of 2,500 pieces of data on average per user per month.[1]
Business models
Internet marketing is associated with several business models:
- e-commerce — goods are sold directly to consumers or businesses,
- publishing — the sale of advertising,
- lead-based websites — an organization generates value by acquiring sales leads from its website, and
- affiliate marketing — a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate's marketing efforts.
There are many other business models based on the specific needs of each person or business that launches an Internet marketing campaign.
Differences from traditional marketing
One-to-one approach
The targeted user is typically browsing the Internet alone, so the marketing messages can reach them personally. This approach is used in search marketing, where the advertisements are based on search engine keywords entered by the user.
Appeal to specific interests
Internet marketing and geo marketing places an emphasis on marketing that appeals to a specific behaviour or interest, rather than reaching out to a broadly-defined demographic. "On- and Off-line" marketers typically segment their markets according to age group, gender, geography, and other general factors. Marketers have the luxury of targeting by activity and geolocation. For example, a kayak company can post advertisements on kayaking and canoing websites with the full knowledge that the audience has a related interest.
Internet marketing differs from magazine advertisements, where the goal is to appeal to the projected demographic of the periodical. Because the advertiser has knowledge of the target audience—people who engage in certain activities (e.g., uploading pictures, contributing to blogs)— the company does not rely on the expectation that a certain group of people will be interested in its new product or service.
Geo targeting
Geo targeting (in internet marketing) and geo marketing are the methods of determining the geolocation (the physical location) of a website visitor with geolocation software, and delivering different content to that visitor based on his or her location, such as country, region/state, city, metro code/zip code, organization, Internet Protocol (IP) address, ISP or other criteria.
[edit] Different content by choice
A typical example for different content by choice in geo targeting is the FedEx website at FedEx.com where users have the choice to select their country location first and are then presented with different site or article content depending on their selection.
[edit] Automated different content
With automated different content in internet marketing and geomarketing the delivery of different content based on the geographical geolocation and other personal information is automated.
Advantages
Internet marketing is relatively inexpensive when compared to the ratio of cost against the reach of the target audience. Companies can reach a wide audience for a small fraction of traditional advertising budgets. The nature of the medium allows consumers to research and purchase products and services at their own convenience. Therefore, businesses have the advantage of appealing to consumers in a medium that can bring results quickly. The strategy and overall effectiveness of marketing campaigns depend on business goals and cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
Internet marketers also have the advantage of measuring statistics easily and inexpensively. Nearly all aspects of an Internet marketing campaign can be traced, measured, and tested. The advertisers can use a variety of methods: pay per impression, pay per click, pay per play, or pay per action. Therefore, marketers can determine which messages or offerings are more appealing to the audience. The results of campaigns can be measured and tracked immediately because online marketing initiatives usually require users to click on an advertisement, visit a website, and perform a targeted action. Such measurement cannot be achieved through billboard advertising, where an individual will at best be interested, then decide to obtain more information at a later time.
Internet marketing as of 2007 is growing faster than other types of media.[citation needed] Because exposure, response, and overall efficiency of Internet media are easier to track than traditional off-line media—through the use of web analytics for instance—Internet marketing can offer a greater sense of accountability for advertisers. Marketers and their clients are becoming aware of the need to measure the collaborative effects of marketing (i.e., how the Internet affects in-store sales) rather than siloing each advertising medium. The effects of multichannel marketing can be difficult to determine, but are an important part of ascertaining the value of media campaigns.
Limitations
Internet marketing requires customers to use newer technologies rather than traditional media. Low-speed Internet connections are another barrier: If companies build large or overly-complicated websites, individuals connected to the Internet via dial-up connections or mobile devices may experience significant delays in content delivery.
From the buyer's perspective, the inability of shoppers to touch, smell, taste or "try on" tangible goods before making an online purchase can be limiting. However, there is an industry standard for e-commerce vendors to reassure customers by having liberal return policies as well as providing in-store pick-up services.
A survey of 410 marketing executives listed the following barriers to entry for large companies looking to market online: insufficient ability to measure impact, lack of internal capability, and difficulty convincing senior management.[2]
Information security is important both to companies and consumers that participate in online business. Many consumers are hesitant to purchase items over the Internet because they do not trust that their personal information will remain private. Encryption is the primary method for implementing privacy policies.
Recently some companies that do business online have been caught giving away or selling information about their customers. Several of these companies provide guarantees on their websites, claiming that customer information will remain private. Some companies that purchase customer information offer the option for individuals to have their information removed from the database, also known as opting out. However, many customers are unaware if and when their information is being shared, and are unable to stop the transfer of their information between companies if such activity occurs.
Another major security concern that consumers have with e-commerce merchants is whether or not they will receive exactly what they purchase. Online merchants have attempted to address this concern by investing in and building strong consumer brands (e.g., Amazon.com, eBay, Overstock.com), and by leveraging merchant/feedback rating systems and e-commerce bonding solutions. All of these solutions attempt to assure consumers that their transactions will be free of problems because the merchants can be trusted to provide reliable products and services. Additionally, the major online payment mechanisms (credit cards, PayPal, Google Checkout, etc.) have also provided back-end buyer protection systems to address problems if they actually do occur.
Online advertising techniques have been dramatically affected by technological advancements in the telecommunications industry. In fact, many firms are embracing a new paradigm that is shifting the focus of online advertising from simple text ads to rich multimedia experiences. As a result, advertisers can more effectively engage in and manage online branding campaigns, which seek to shape consumer attitudes and feelings towards specific products. And just what is the critical technological development that is fueling this paradigm shift? The answer: Broadband.
In March 2005, roughly half of all American homes were equipped with broadband technology. By May 2008, broadband technologies had spread to more than 90% of all residential Internet connections in the United States. When one considers a Nielsen’s study conducted in June 2008, which estimated the number of U.S. Internet users as 220,141,969, one can calculate that there are presently about 199 million people in the United States utilizing broadband technologies to surf the Web.
As a result, all 199 million members of this burgeoning market have the ability to view TV-like advertisements with the click of a mouse. And to be sure, online advertisers are working feverishly to design rich multimedia content that will engender a “warm-fuzzy” feeling when viewed by their target audience. As connection speeds continue to increase, so will the frequency of online branding campaigns.
Effects on industries
Internet marketing has had a large impact on several previously retail-oriented industries including music, film, pharmaceuticals, banking, flea markets, as well as the advertising industry itself. Internet marketing is now overtaking radio marketing in terms of market share.[3] In the music industry, many consumers have been purchasing and downloading music (e.g., MP3 files) over the Internet for several years in addition to purchasing compact discs. By 2008 Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store has become the largest music vendor in the United States.[4]
The number of banks offering the ability to perform banking tasks online has also increased. Online banking is believed to appeal to customers because it is more convenient than visiting bank branches. Currently over 150 million U.S. adults now bank online, with increasing Internet connection speed being the primary reason for fast growth in the online banking industry.[citation needed] Of those individuals who use the Internet, 44 percent now perform banking activities over the Internet.[citation needed]
Internet auctions have gained popularity. Unique items that could only previously be found at flea markets are being sold on eBay. Specialized e-stores sell items ranging from antiques to movie props.[5][6] As the premier online reselling platform, eBay is often used as a price-basis for specialized items. Buyers and sellers often look at prices on the website before going to flea markets; the price shown on eBay often becomes the item's selling price. It is increasingly common for flea market vendors to place a targeted advertisement on the Internet for each item they are selling online, all while running their business out of their homes.
The effect on the advertising industry itself has been profound. In just a few years, online advertising has grown to be worth tens of billions of dollars annually.[7][8][9] PricewaterhouseCoopers reported that US$16.9 billion was spent on Internet marketing in the U.S. in 2006.[10]
Internet marketing has had a growing impact on the electoral process. In 2008 candidates for President heavily utilized Internet marketing strategies to reach constituents. During the 2007 primaries candidates added on averaged over 500 social network supporters per day to help spread their message.[11] President-elect Barack Obama raised over US$1 million in a single day during his extensive Democratic candidacy campaign, largely due to online donors.[12]
Mengapa kartu kredit...?
Mengapa kartu kredit...?
pemerasan lah, jebakan lah atau yang lebih parah lagi disamain ama lintah darat. Tapi coba kita lihat lagi bener ga sih demikian? atau apa sih dasar nya kartu kredit dituding seperti itu? dari pengalaman gue bekerja di sebuah bank asing ada beberapa hal yang berhubungan dengan kartu kredit yang perlu kita tau bener, sehingga kita bisa putuskan sebenarnya seperti apa produk bank yang namanya kartu kredit itu. Nah sepengetahuan saya kebanyakan tudingan negatif terhadap kartu kredit dikarenakan ketidak mengertian orang terhadap produk ini atau bahkan cuma pengalih persepsi dari orang-orang yang sudah terlanjur terjebak oleh kesalahan penggunaan kartu kredit. nah ini beberapa hal yang perlu kita perjelas tentang kartu kredit
1. Bunga
ini nih yang kadang bikin orang nuding kartu kredit lintah darat atau pemerasan, tapi sebenarnya coba kita pikir lagi kalo kita tidak lalai dalam membayar tagihan, kan kita ga perlu berurusan sama yang nama nya bunga, lagian coba anda bayangkan kartu kredit diberikan tanpa jaminan atau agunan apa-apa, jadi dari risiko yang ditanggung oleh bank penerbit kartu kredit rasanya wajar kalau mereka charge lebih besar dibanding dengan jenis pinjaman atau kredit lain yang disertai agunan atau jaminan, daripada anda harus punya rumah dulu, atau tanah dulu baru dapat kredit, pilih mana..??
2. masa pembayaran/jatuh tempo/due date
point ini yang sebenarnya menjadi keuntungan bagi pengguna kartu kredit, kalau anda paham siklus kartu kredit mulai dari anda transaksi sampai akhirnya datang tagihan di rumah atau kantor anda. Bayangkan, saya ambil contoh siklus ini dari bank ex tempat saya bekerja, tanggal posting/pencetakan tagihan sementara di bank sekitar 3-4 hari kerja dari tanggal transaksi, kemudian durasi antara tanggal cetak tagihan total/akhir dengan jatuh tempo 20 hari. nah artinya kalau kita seumpamakan anda adalah pemegang kartu kredit dengan jatuh tempo tanggal 10 setiap bulannya . Maka ketika anda melakukan transaksi tanggal 8 atau 9 berarti anda punya waktu membayar hampir 2 bulan lamanya tanpa bunga, kog bisa?
nah kita ambil contoh transaksi anda tanggal 8 november, itu artinya transaksi tersebut baru masuk ketagihan sementara anda pada hari ke 3 atau 4, dan itu jatuh di tanggal 11/11 atau 12/11, jadi kan ga mungkin dimasukan ke total tagihan bulan november, jadi transaksi anda tersebut akan dimasukkan ke total tagihan pada tanggal pada tanggal 10/12, dari tanggal cetak tagihan akhir ini anda masi punya waktu 20 hari (tanggal cetak tagihan====>tanggal jatuh tempo = 20 hari) berarti transaksi anda yang pada tanggal 8/11 atau 9/11 baru akan jatuh tempo pada tanggal 30/12 atau 31/12, jadi tanggal transaksi 8 november dan anda bayar 31/12 untung apa rugi....???
3. Penyalahgunaan kartu kredit
Saat ini sebagian orang merasa takut atau ngeri untuk memiliki kartu kredit karena banyak nya berita mengenai pemalsuan kartu kredit. Orang takut karena nanti gak pake tapi kena tagih, wajar sih, tapi apabila kita lebih aware dengan keamanan kartu yang kita pegang seharusnya hal-hal seperti itu bisa kita cegah, anda harus bayangkan kalau kartu kredit itu sama dengan uang, jadi kalau uang anda letakkan disembarang tempat pasti langsung ketiup angin, menguap atau kena sulap. Pun demikian dalam hal seperti ini rasanya bank lebih sering jadi korban ketimbang nasabah (pengguna kartu kredit) itu karena memang aturan bahwa apapun alasannya baik itu karena kelalaian pengguna kartu kredit atau merchant/toko dalam menjaga keamanan data kartu kredit sehingga memberikan peluang ke seseorang untuk menduplikat karut kredit anda, tetap aja bank yang harus tanggung bila kartu duplikat/palsu tersebut sampai dipake untuk transaksi, Anda tenang aja kalau suatu hari anda mendapatkan tagihan tidak sesuai dengan pemakaian, bisa claim kog ke bank, dan bank akan melakukan investigasi, ketika hasil nya menunjukkan bahwa transaksi memang tidak berasal dari kartu asli berarti bank yang harus tanggung, TETAPI kalau terbukti itu dari kartu asli (bank selalu menyertakan bukti) tentunya anda donk yang harus bayar. Nah kejadian yang kedua ini biasanya ada lah karena pemilik kartu lupa uda pakai, atau itu tadi kartu ditinggal disembarang tempat sehingga dipakai oleh teman, handai tolan, tetangga dkk secara diam-diam. jadi masi takut??
4. Fasilitas kartu kredit
Point yang ini nih enaknya punya kartu kredit, banyak discount, program cicilan 0% atau sejenis nya, biasanya untuk kartu kredit tertentu fasilitas lounge, VIP waiting room dan segudang promo lainnya deh, saya juga ga terlalu hafal nih,soalnya seabrek-abrek dan bebeda untuk tiap bank. MAU....????
Dari paparan diatas semuanya sih balik-balik ke kita juga untuk menilainya, itu cuma sebagian info tentang kartu kredit aja, karena tak kenal maka tak sayang, jangan sampai kita hanya mendengar info dari orang yang kelilit utang kartu kredit
