by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 21, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
A recent phishing scam uncovered at the University of Michigan is very much worth reporting because the same tactic is being used throughout the country at many other colleges, universities and companies. The scam started with emails to University of Michigan...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 20, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Penny stocks are low-priced, thinly traded stocks that are often used as the tool for scammers to take advantage of unwary investors. Because they are so thinly traded, scammers are able to manipulate the prices so that they temporarily are able to artificially...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 19, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Sweepstakes and lottery scams are always among the most prevalent and effective scams used to steal money from unwary victims. The essence of many of these phony lotteries is the same. You are notified that you have won a lottery that you never entered, but have to...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 17, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Identity thieves and hackers are constantly working to discover and exploit vulnerabilities in the various computer software that we use in our computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and other portable devices to make you a victim of online identity theft therefore...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 17, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
A new scam that is making its way around the country starts with a phony Animal Control Officer coming to your home and informing you that there have been complaints against your dog and that they will impound your pet unless a fine is paid immediately. This...
