by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 13, 2024 | Scam of the day
Scams involving utility bills for electric, water or gas services have long been popular with scammers. In the past people would be called on the phone, texted or emailed by scammers posing as the victim’s utility company demanding payment for an unpaid bill. ...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 29, 2024 | Scam of the day
A variation on an old Facebook scam has recently resurfaced. In the new scam you receive a Facebook Message that merely says “Look Who Died?” and is followed by a link that leads you to a website where you are prompted to provide personal information that...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 24, 2024 | Scam of the day
I have been reporting to you about this particular scam preying upon home buyers for eight years, however this scam has gotten worse in recent years. Five years ago, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a warning about the scam and its dramatic...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 10, 2024 | Scam of the day
Peer to Peer Payment Payment Service (P2P) Zelle is used by many people to quickly and conveniently send money electronically from your credit card or bank account. Sending money through Zelle only requires you to enter the recipient’s phone number or email...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 23, 2024 | Scam of the day
I have been warning you about scams related to Social Security benefits for many years. Many of these scams take the form of an imposter scam where the scammer posing as a Social Security Administration employee sends you an email in which you are either lured into...
