by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 19, 2022 | Scam of the day
Even if everyone doesn’t use them, we are all pretty much familiar with QR Codes such as the one shown below. The Quick Response (QR) code is a two dimensional barcode that can be scanned and read by your cellphone. They have been around since 1994 and like a...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 11, 2022 | Scam of the day
What is old is new again. Many people continue to pay their household bills by paper checks rather than electronic banking and even when shopping, some people prefer paying by check instead of using a credit card or cash. While there has been much discussion in the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 16, 2022 | Scam of the day
Identity theft is the number one consumer fraud in America at a cost of billions of dollars to victims of the crime. Identity theft occurs when someone is able to steal your identity and access your assets or use your identity to make purchases, take out loans or...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 31, 2022 | Scam of the day
Data breaches continue to a major problem for all of us. Regardless of how well you protect the security of your personal information on your own computers and devices, you are only as safe as the places that hold your information with the weakest security. In just...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 9, 2022 | Scam of the day
Recently there have been an increase in scams involving scammers convincing their victims that they are eligible for large government grants if they merely pay a processing fee. The federal government does not charge fees for applying for grants. Additionally, the...
