by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 18, 2023 | Scam of the day
Shown below is a copy of an email recently I recently received that purports to be from Federal Express urging me to click on a link (which I deleted when posting today’s Scam of the day) in order to confirm my signature. Clicking on the link in the email...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 19, 2023 | Scam of the day
Thanksgiving is just three days away and I want to wish everyone a happy and scam-free Thanksgiving to everyone. Electronic greeting cards have become very popular and with good reason. Even if you don’t remember a birthday or delay sending a holiday card until...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 22, 2023 | Scam of the day
Phishing emails, by which scammers and identity thieves attempt to lure you into either clicking on links contained within the email which download malware or providing personal information that will be used to make you a victim of identity theft, are nothing new. ...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 15, 2023 | Scam of the day
We have all seen Facebook postings urging us to click that we “like” them. Sometimes it is an emotional appeal to show support for a sick child. Sometimes it is to show support for a political message. Often it is a post related to a missing child. ...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 17, 2023 | Scam of the day
Pop-up advertisements that appear on your phone, computer or other device are considered by many people to be merely a nuisance, but they can also, in some circumstances, present a serious threat to your well being. While often the pop-up ads may be legitimate...
