by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 4, 2022 | Scam of the day
According to AAA the average price for a gallon of gas in the United States today is $4.82 and in many states, the price is even higher. It therefore comes as no surprise that consumers are desperate to get some relief from these high prices and scammers are there,...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 3, 2022 | Scam of the day
Today’s Scam of the day was prompted by an email I received that appeared to come from Publishers Clearing House informing me that I was on the “final winner selection list” although it didn’t indicate that I am joined on this list by probably...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 26, 2022 | Scam of the day
Ever since the start of the pandemic, deliveries by UPS, Federal Express, Amazon of online purchases have become part of every day life and even now, as the pandemic is waning, many of us still find the convenience of online shopping very attractive. Scammers are...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 25, 2022 | Scam of the day
A famous bank robber was once asked why he robbed banks to which he responded, “because that is where the money is” which is why it is not surprising that scammers have used Amazon as the basis for a wide variety of scams due to so many people buying...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 20, 2022 | Scam of the day
The midterm elections are five months away and candidates around the country are actively fund raising. Scammers are taking advantage of the public’s interest in the elections to make robocalls in which they pose as candidates asking for donations. This...
