by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 14, 2021 | Scam of the day
Recently large numbers of T-Mobile customers in Louisiana were targeted with a smishing scam. Many of you may be unfamiliar with the term “smishing” which is described in detail in my book “Identity Theft Alert ,” however, you are probably...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 13, 2021 | Scam of the day
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought financial hardships to many people including many people renting homes or apartments. In response to this problem, Congress has sent billions of dollars in rental assistance to state agencies to distribute to renters in need. As...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 12, 2021 | Scam of the day
A number of Scamicide readers have sent me copies of phishing emails that appear to come from Wells Fargo. One of them is reproduced below. 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. | Sep 11, 2021 | Scam of the day
Although cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, may seem to be new. I have been writing in Scamicide.com about cryptocurrency scams since 2014. Cryptocurrencies are legitimate, but scammers are increasingly taking advantage of the public’s fascination with...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 10, 2021 | Scam of the day
Phishing emails, by which scammers and identity thieves attempt to lure you into either clicking on links contained within the email which download malware or providing personal information that will be used to make you a victim of identity theft, are nothing new. ...
