by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 5, 2023 | Scam of the day
Recently a Scamicide reader received an email informing her that her Amazon Prime Membership was due for renewal, but that it could not be done because the credit card tied to the account was no longer able to be used, threatening to suspend her Amazon Prime account...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 4, 2023 | Scam of the day
I have written many times over the last ten years about the mystery shopper scam because it continues to ensnare unwary victims. These scams continue to be effective and are increasing in number so it is important to remind you about them again. Mystery shoppers are...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 3, 2023 | Scam of the day
During the recent Coronavirus pandemic I wrote many times about the Federal Trade Commission’s actions against the makers of various unscrupulous scammers who peddled phony cures and treatments for the Coronavirus. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent out...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 2, 2023 | Scam of the day
For years I have been warning you about the dangers of cramming. Cramming is the name for putting unauthorized third party charges on to a consumer’s telephone bill without the knowledge or approval of the consumer. This has long been a problem with landline...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 1, 2023 | Scam of the day
Quick Response codes or QR codes have been around since 1994, but they have become much more popular in recent years and can be commonly found on parking meters, in restaurants and in advertising. When you can a QR code with your phone, it will take you to a...
