by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 25, 2021 | Scam of the day
In 2020 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning about the dangers presented by skimmers on gas pumps. I have warned you about the dangers of skimmers for many years. Skimmers are small electronic devices that are easily installed by an identity thief on...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 29, 2021 | Scam of the day
Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre recently identified more than 4,000 online retailers who had their payment systems hacked in a manner that enabled the hackers to steal credit card and debit card information used by unwary online shoppers. Most of the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 13, 2021 | Scam of the day
It seems like the holiday shopping season starts earlier and earlier each year with many stores decked out in holiday decorations even before Halloween so it is certainly not too early to warn you about scams involving online shopping for the season’s most...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 28, 2021 | Scam of the day
Ordering food online for delivery was somewhat popular prior to the pandemic, but has become much more widely used as people want restaurant food without having to go to a restaurant. Many restaurants have taken advantage of this interest and set up websites to...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 2, 2021 | Scam of the day
With marijuana use being legalized throughout much of the United States, Cannabidiol (CBD) products are quite popular for a number of uses including decreasing anxiety, pain relief and as a non-addictive sleep aid. Scammers are always using whatever is popular with...
