by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Scam of the day
Have you ever heard of area code 809? Don’t feel bad if you haven’t because it probably is not an area code with which you would be familiar unless you make a lot of calls to the Caribbean. Similar to the 900 scam, you may receive a call in your voice mail telling...
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...
