by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 25, 2020 | Scam of the day
Here is another good example of a phishing email that is presently being circulated. It was sent to me by a Scamicide reader who received it. It makes for compelling reading, but it is a scam. Phishing emails, by which scammers and identity thieves attempt to lure...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 24, 2020 | Scam of the day
Here is a column that I wrote for Fast Company magazine about the steps we all should be taking to safely work from home....
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 23, 2020 | Scam of the day
It is always important to update all of the software you use with the latest security updates and patches as soon as they are available. Numerous hacks and data breaches could have been avoided if individuals as well as companies installed security updates as soon as...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 22, 2020 | Scam of the day
Today’s Scam of the day is one about which I have written in the past, however it continues to pop up frequently as evidenced by one of my long-time friends becoming a victim recently. Many people are receiving a Facebook post from friends saying their account...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 21, 2020 | Scam of the day
Scams related to cures for various diseases have always been with us. The claims of medical charlatans are as persuasive to us as they were to the early American colonists. Often these scammers take advantage of people desperate to find help for whatever medical...