by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 18, 2022 | Scam of the day
Counterfeit check scams take many different forms, but their most common form is where you are provided a check, under a wide variety of pretenses, for more than you would be paid and asked to wire the difference back to the person giving you the check. The check is...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 6, 2021 | Scam of the day
Reports have been resurfacing since the beginning of the year of increased instances of the car wrap scam which has been around for a few years. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning about scammers posing as employees of Marlboro or...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 19, 2021 | Scam of the day
Although it has been nine months since I last wrote about mystery shopper scams, I have written many times over the last ten years about the mystery shopper scam because it continues to ensnare unwary victims. Unfortunately, these scams continue to be effective and...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 30, 2021 | Scam of the day
What is old is new again. Many people continue to pay their household bills by paper checks rather than electronic banking and even when shopping, some people prefer paying by check instead of using a credit card or cash. While there has been much discussion in the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 28, 2020 | Scam of the day
I have written many times over the last eight years about the mystery shopper scam because it continues to ensnare unwary victims, however, these scams continue to be effective and are increasing in number so it is important to remind you about them again. Mystery...
