by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 10, 2026 | Scam of the day
Data breaches are a common occurrence which is disturbing because they can readily lead to your identity being stolen or you becoming a victim of a scam as the hackers leverage the data they steal to lure you into a scam. Last August I reported to you that Credit...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 9, 2026 | Scam of the day
Recently I got a Facebook friend request from a good friend of mine. The only problem was that we were already were Facebook friends. If one of your friends received a Facebook friend request that appeared to come from you, it does not mean that your account was...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 8, 2026 | Scam of the day
Car dealer cloning is a rapidly expanding scam. It occurs when a scammer sets up a website or social media profile in which they pose as a legitimate car dealer. The website and social media posts use images and photographs of legitimate car dealers to make them...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 7, 2026 | Scam of the day
Recently the Idaho Attorney General issued a warning about scammers sending texts and emails claiming you are eligible for a $2,000 tariff rebate check and instructing you to click on a link to claim your check. The truth is that although President Trump has...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 6, 2026 | Scam of the day
Chances are you haven’t heard of the term, “homograph attack,” but it refers to a cyberthreat that can easily result in your becoming a victim of identity theft or a scam victim. A homograph attack is a type of cyber attack where attackers exploit...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 5, 2026 | Scam of the day
Pop-up advertisements that appear on your phone, computer or other device are considered by many people to be merely a nuisance, but they can also, in some circumstances, present a serious threat to your well being. While often the pop-up ads may be legitimate...
