by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 26, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Earlier this week, Microsoft revealed its much anticipated latest product, the Xbox One, which will be more than just a video game console. It will be a veritable home entertainment center with features providing for interactive television. Although the Xbox One...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 25, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Pleas for help that you receive through social media or emails are a common type of scam. Recently I received such a plea in an email that I am reproducing below. The particular email I received purported to be from Elliot Raphaelson. I do not personally know...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 24, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
As we enter the Memorial Day weekend, it is a good time to honor and remember all our veterans and active duty members of the military as well as thank them for their service. Unfortunately, not everyone feels this way and scam artists look upon veterans as well as...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 23, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
For many reasons, older people are often the targets of scams. A recent scam that has been occurring frequently starts when the senior receives a robocall, which is an automated phone call from a company that in different versions of the scam calls itself either...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 22, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
As our hearts go out to the victims of the Oklahoma tornado, many of us are looking for places to make donations to help ease the suffering of the people affected by the killer storm. Unfortunately, as with every disaster whether it is man made, such as the bombing...