by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Homeowner Scams, Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
These scams lure victims by telling them that they will be paid to shop at various stores and then report on their shopping experience to market research firms that work for the retailers to help them evaluate and improve their customer relations. How the scam works...
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 | Scam of the day
Using an ATM is a very convenient way to access your bank account. Unfortunately, it is also a very convenient way for scam artists to access your bank account as well, often with your assistance. The primary way ATM’s are compromised is through the use of a small...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Scam of the day
Tax scams are rampant although they do spring up more in the Spring as we get ready to pay our income taxes. Most of the scams prey on two conflicting motivations. The first is our fear of the IRS and doing something wrong in filling out our taxes and the second is...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Scam of the day, Senior Scams, Student Scams
Exercise is good for us. We all know that. We also would like to find exercise equipment that makes exercising easier, quicker and more efficient. Scam artists take advantage of our desire to find that perfect exercise equipment that will all but do the work for us...
