by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Investment Scams, Scam of the day
Everyone would like to be able to invest in a stock while the price is still low, but can be expected to rise dramatically. This desire for the quick hit is used by scam artists in a scam called the “pump and dump.” In this scam, you may receive an email or a fax,...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
The internet is a great place to search for a job and posting your resume online with one of the many online employment services can be a great way to contact many prospective employers. However it is also a very effective way to contact scammers. Scammers will pose...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Homeowner Scams, Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
These scams lure victims by telling them that they will be paid to shop at various stores and then report on their shopping experience to market research firms that work for the retailers to help them evaluate and improve their customer relations. How the scam works...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
Working at home sounds very appealing. No commute and you get to work in your pajamas. What could be more convenient than that? Stuffing envelopes, a common work at home scam from the past has been updated to offers of being paid to read emails. The range of work...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
For various reasons many people find themselves in debt and in desperation turn to whatever and whomever it takes to help them out. Although there are legitimate credit counseling agencies, there are also many scammers using your financial troubles as an opportunity...
