by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 7, 2023 | Scam of the day
Credit repair scams are very common as scammers take advantage of people with debt problems and promise to fix their credit and clear their credit reports of adverse information for up front fees. I have been warning you about these scams for eleven years. Recently...
by admin | Oct 20, 2018 | Scam of the day
Jankely Hidalgo and Jonathan Sevilla pleaded guilty last week to identity theft in regard to a scheme in which they stole cars from a number of auto dealerships in the greater New York City area. Using forged driver’s licenses and stolen personal information...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
For various reasons many people find themselves in debt and in desperation turn to whatever and whomever it takes to help them out. Although there are legitimate credit counseling agencies, there are also many scammers using your financial troubles as an opportunity...
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...
