by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 19, 2025 | 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 24, 2024 | Scam of the day
Thanksgiving is just three days away and I want to wish everyone a happy and scam-free Thanksgiving.. 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 the last...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 16, 2024 | Scam of the day
Shown below is a copy of an email I 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 would download...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 20, 2024 | Scam of the day
Deepfake porn by which someone is able to use deepfake software to take the photo of someone they know or a celebrity to create what appear to be nude photos or videos of the unwary victim has been a problem for a few years as the technology becomes easier to use and...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 8, 2024 | Scam of the day
The most effective scams are the ones that capitalize on real things that apply to you. Many people are familiar with the REAL ID, which is a new version of your driver’s license mandated by federal law. The federal REAL ID Act established new security...
