by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 10, 2024 | Scam of the day
Peer to Peer Payment Payment Service (P2P) Zelle is used by many people to quickly and conveniently send money electronically from your credit card or bank account. Sending money through Zelle only requires you to enter the recipient’s phone number or email...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 11, 2024 | Scam of the day
Weight loss scams are among the most common scams and with good reason. Many people want to lose weight and most of the scam products promise to do that for you easily without diet or exercise. Year after year, they are among the most common of scams, particularly at...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 17, 2023 | Scam of the day
Two days ago I testified before the U.S. Senate’s Select Committee on Aging. My testimony related to scams affecting the elderly and, in particular, how Artificial Intelligence is now being used by scammers. Here is a link to the hearing which shows myself and...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 11, 2023 | Scam of the day
Facebook Marketplace is a popular and convenient place for people to buy and sell things so, of course, scammers are drawn to it. Scams on Facebook Marketplace increased 184% last year. A new scam turning up on Facebook Marketplace starts when you list an item for...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 5, 2022 | Scam of the day
Peer to Peer Payment Payment Service (P2P) Zelle is used by many people to quickly and conveniently send money electronically from your credit card or bank account. Sending money through Zelle only requires you to enter the recipient’s phone number or email...
