by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 12, 2014 | Scam of the day, Site Related
It was just last week that I provided you with the worst attempt at a phishing scam I had ever seen. In a phishing scam you are lured into clicking on a link or providing information to an identity thief who sends you an email that generally appears to be from a...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 19, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Phishing, as I have described on Scamicide and in my book “50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age” is the name for the tactic used by identity thieves by which you are lured to a phony website to provide information used to make you a victim of...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 12, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Health officials are saying that the present flu season may be one of the worst in recent memory. Unfortunately, it may also be one of the worst for viruses infecting your computer, as well. Many people fool themselves into thinking that so long as they keep their...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 20, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Curiosity killed the cat, but for we humans, it can too often lead to identity theft, which although certainly not as bad as death, can be pretty devastating. The latest scam appealing to our curiosity is now appearing on Facebook pages where you will find an...
