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Other ways to say: In contrast to/In spite of their government's claim, thefts on the web are increasingly 'more and more'.

Shawn79 · Accepted Answer

Despite means "in spite of" so you could say:

Despite their government's claim, thefts on the web are increasing more and more.

An alternative to "in contrast to" might be "contrasted with." I would need to see the sample sentence.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Shawn79Despite their government's claim, thefts on the web are increasing more and more.

So now 'more and more' is redundant: it means 'increasing':

Despite their government's claim, thefts on the web are increasing.

Chiachen · Answer

The sample sentences: Because they don't have a specific law to face this problem. The answer of their government to this provocation is: "We are working on this issue. Special task force are facing that.". But, in contrast to what they say, thefts on the web are increasing more and more. Remember, no one promises something for nothing. The underlined are correct?

Chiachen · Answer

The answer to of (typo). Many hackers who areable to steal money from bank accounts, ?buy things with them and take possession of your identity. you have to pay attention when you read unusual mails. Be sure that you can click on the attached link ... How to finish this correctly? Can who be omitted?

Chiachen · Answer

If write: In contrast to what they say, theft on the web are increasing even more. (not redundant but not good?)
Despite of what they say, theft on the web are increasing nonetheless ( not good either?)

Chiachen · Answer

Even more is not redundant?  I know Mister Micawber must be shaking his head.

Shawn79 · Answer

Mister MicawberSo now 'more and more' is redundant: it means 'increasing':

Good point. I didn't notice that. Thanks!

Could the "more and more" possibly mean "continuously" or "keeps increasing?"

Mister Micawber · Answer

Shawn79Could the "more and more" possibly mean "continuously" or "keeps increasing?"

Do you mean 'accelerating'?

Sorry, chiachen, but I don't understand some of your other posts above.

Chiachen · Answer

It's not really news now, but while searching online for the writing exercise, I came across it again, thought I'd share it here.
(it's not really directly relate to the exercise though.)
The problem is being exacerbated by organized hackers acquiring and subsequently dumping large amounts of customer account data onto the general internet. For example, Google, Yahoo!, and South Korea’s KT Corporation have all recently suffered security breaches that have left millions of consumers’ personal data open for all to see.
Hackers can be anyone these days. Ten years ago, hackers were defined by a unique and rare skill set. Today, anyone with a laptop or mobile device, an open Wi-Fi hotspot, and a motive can easily “sniff” your passwords right out of the air.

Below is the writing exercise that I have questions about: Would you check it again, thank you. I hope to cut the wordy parts

Nowadays, most problems with identity theft happen on the web. There are so many hackers able to steal money from bank accounts, they buy things with them and take possession of your identity. Most hackers come from Eastern European countries and Canada, because they don't have a specific law to face this big problem. The answer from their government to this provocation is: "We are working on this issue. Special task forces are looking into this.". But, in contrast to what they say, thefts on the web continue to increase/keep increasing. Hackers, usually, send to your email account particular messages called SPAM. If you open the link inside this mail you will find: requests from your bank to log in with your personal information, requests to put your identity information on a site, or files called VIRUS that infect your computer causing it to slowdown, and files to be cancelled and stolen. So, you have to pay attention when you receive unusual emails. Be sure that you don't click on the attached link. Remember, no one promises something for nothing.
I was hoping Shi Ainai could help me, but I'm not sure I can post this long one.

Mister Micawber · Answer

thefts on the web continue to increase/keep increasing. - I think that 'continue to / keep' are added here to emphasize that it is in spite of 'special task force' efforts, the increase has not been halted.

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