by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Scam of the day
Skimmers are small devices that can read a credit or debit card and capture the information on the card for scam artists. They may be installed on an ATM or a gas pump or any other device into which you directly swipe your credit card or debit card. They may also be...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Identity Theft, Scam of the day
Social Security like all complex federal programs is ripe for scammers taking advantage of people’s confusion. Whether it is someone contacting you by telephone purporting to be from the Social Security Administration to confirm your Social Security number and your...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Scam of the day
Caller ID is a great service that permits you to see who is calling you on your phone so you can determine whether to answer it or just let it go to voice mail. It also is a great service to scam artists who use it to lure people into providing personal information...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Identity Theft, Scam of the day
We all know that 800 telephone numbers represent toll free calls, but you should be equally aware that a telephone number that starts with 900 is a pay per call. Scammers will call you and leave a message to call them in regard to a contest you have won or any other...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Scam of the day
Cramming is the term for unauthorized charges appearing on your telephone bill. These charges may be one-time affairs or they may be regular monthly charges. Today’s telephone bills are pretty confusing and scammers who use cramming bank on the fact that many...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Scam of the day
Shopping on line can be a tremendous convenience. It also can be an easy opportunity for a scammer to steal your identity or your money. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind when shopping on line. TIPS Never shop on a website unless its domain name starts with...
