by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Charity Scams, Investment Scams, Scam of the day, Senior Scams, Student Scams
We all tend to trust people who are just like us. That is a truism. With a knowledge of psychology that would make Sigmund Freud envious, conmen use that trust to their advantage. Scammers know that once they have a potential victim’s heart and trust, their wallet...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Charity Scams, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
Gift cards are a convenient way to shop, but scammers steal the gift cards from the displays in stores and copy down or scan the information from the card. Once they have done this, they return the card to the display. Then the wait a little while and go to the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Scam of the day
Shopping on line can be a tremendous convenience. It also can be an easy opportunity for a scammer to steal your identity or your money. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind when shopping on line. TIPS Never shop on a website unless its domain name starts with...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Investment Scams, Scam of the day, Senior Scams
Scammers are always taking advantage of travelers and staying at a hotel carries many opportunities for scam artists to separate you from your money, starting when you check in and provide the clerk with your credit card. Watch you card carefully throughout the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Scam of the day, Senior Scams, Student Scams
Scammers take advantage of people who have lost pets and posted fliers or notices on line. They will be more than happy to return your pet to you for just enough money to cover the shipping costs. Sometimes you will even get a call purportedly from a legitimate...
