by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 26, 2023 | Scam of the day
Quizzes on Facebook and other social media are very popular, but they can be exploited by identity thieves. A good example of this was the “10 Concerts, but there is one act that I haven’t seen live. Which is it?” Facebook quiz. While this may...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 23, 2023 | Scam of the day
I have been warning you about the dangers of ransomware for eight years. Ransomware is a type of malware that when downloaded encrypts and make unavailable all of the data on your computer. Once this occurs the criminals then threaten to destroy the data if a ransom...
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...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 30, 2022 | Scam of the day
Scammers and identity thieves are always adapting their scams. One of their staples is where they contact you by phone posing as an IRS representative who tells you that you will be arrested if you do not pay fictional overdue taxes. While many people have fallen...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 20, 2022 | 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...
