by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 24, 2025 | Scam of the day
I have been warning you about the jury duty scam for twelve years, but it continues to snare many unwary victims. Recently Anthony Sanders and an accomplice were indicted on charges related to a jury duty scam in which Sanders called his victim, a 30 year nurse...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 6, 2024 | Scam of the day
I have been warning you about the jury duty scam for twelve years, but it continues to snare many unwary victims. Recently the Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about scammers posing as law enforcement and telling their targeted victims...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 1, 2024 | Scam of the day
Recently the Bradenton Florida Police Department issued a warning about a significant increase in a funeral home call scam. The scam begins when scammers posing as funeral homes call the families of the deceased demanding money be paid to them, often by...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 30, 2024 | Scam of the day
Smart televisions connected to the Internet which allow you to access popular streaming services such as Netflix or Disney+ are very convenient. Generally, whenever you install an app on your smart television you are required to go to an activation page online to...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 19, 2024 | Scam of the day
I have written many times in the past, particularly during the pandemic, about scams involving sales of non-existent puppies. People buy dogs or other pets online and, although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in return...