by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 12, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Almost every day brings a new Facebook scam and with good reason. They work. The latest involves a post from a “friend” that says that it provides a link to a video of a horrific roller coaster accident that in various posts has occurred in either...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 10, 2012 | Scam of the day, Site Related
The answer to the question about why scammers are drawn to Facebook is the same answer to the question posed to a bank robber as to why he robbed banks. Because that is where the money or in the case of Facebook, the victims and money can be found. The latest...
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 | 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...
