by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 22, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
It is for good reason that scam artists are the only criminals whom we refer to as artists. A new scam that has recently surfaced is ample evidence of the cleverness of some of these criminals. The scam starts when you receive a call from a company that calls itself...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 8, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
The Nigerian email scam has been with us as long as there has been email. In fact, the scam is just the latest incarnation of a scam that was used as long ago as the 1500s when it was called the Spanish Prisoner Scam. By now, hopefully, everyone is familiar with how...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 28, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Identity thieves are constantly tricking people into providing personal information that enables the criminal to steal the identity of the unwary victim. The latest ploy being used by identity thieves throughout the country starts with a telephone call that you...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 12, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Everyone texts including scammers and identity thieves. A recent text message scam that has resurfaced involves a text message from “Credit Card Services Alert” and it informs you that your debit card has been deactivated. The text message provides you...