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 16, 2012 | Investment Scams, Scam of the day
It worked for Charles Ponzi, it worked many years later for Bernie Madoff and it still works today. This scam is as profitable as it is simple. It is a classic pyramid scheme whereby you are promised returns that may appear too good to be true (and indeed that is...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Investment Scams, Phishing / Password Scams, Scam of the day
Smishing is similar to phishing on your computer, but this time the scammers message comes as a text message on your cell phone. Often it comes purportedly from your bank telling you that your account has been frozen and then asks you to provide personal information...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 16, 2012 | Facebook / Social Networking Scams, Identity Theft, Phishing / Password Scams, Scam of the day
Phishing occurs when an identity thief lures you through a phony email that purports to be from a bank, another legitimate company or even the IRS or other governmental agency to a phony website that looks like the website of that legitimate company, but actually is...
