by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Investment Scams, Scam of the day
The FBI is warning timeshare owners to be wary of two interrelated scams presently going on around the country. The scams initiate with a telephone call or email form the scammer to a timeshare owner in which the scammer represents that he or she is a timeshare...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Investment Scams, Scam of the day
Everyone would like to be able to invest in a stock while the price is still low, but can be expected to rise dramatically. This desire for the quick hit is used by scam artists in a scam called the “pump and dump.” In this scam, you may receive an email or a fax,...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 6, 2012 | Identity Theft, Investment Scams, Scam of the day
The internet is a great place to search for a job and posting your resume online with one of the many online employment services can be a great way to contact many prospective employers. However it is also a very effective way to contact scammers. Scammers will pose...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 17, 2012 | Computer / Technology Scams, Scam of the day
Skimmers are small devices that can read a credit or debit card and capture the information on the card for scam artists. They may be installed on an ATM or a gas pump or any other device into which you directly swipe your credit card or debit card. They may also be...
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...
