by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 10, 2014 | Scam of the day, Site Related
The term “Heartbleed” sounds serious and it is. Heartbleed is the name of the recently discovered security flaw in the Open SSL encryption security technology that is used by up to 2/3 of websites on the Internet. An indication that the website you are...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 25, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Pleas for help that you receive through social media or emails are a common type of scam. Recently I received such a plea in an email that I am reproducing below. The particular email I received purported to be from Elliot Raphaelson. I do not personally know...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 22, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
First, let’s get it straight, Groupon is not a scam. In fact, it is a successful website where you can get great deals on all kinds of goods and services by buying heavily discounted online coupons. You also can share these coupons with friends through email...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 17, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Identity thieves take advantage of every major event to their illegal ends and the launching of Apple’s new iPhone 5 is sure to be no exception to this rule. There will be numerous scams and identity theft schemes revolving around the iPhone 5. You may receive...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 15, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Although it was only recently that I warned you about the dangers of searching online for nude pictures of Prince Harry, it bears repeating in the light of the publishing of paparazzi pictures of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing topless at what she thought...