by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 7, 2025 | Scam of the day
I have been warning you about phony kidnapping scams, also known as virtual kidnapping, for thirteen years and according to the FBI, the scam is increasing in frequency. Generally, the scam starts with a telephone call informing the person answering the phone that a...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Mar 5, 2025 | Scam of the day
Yesterday twenty-five Canadians were arrested and charged with operating the grandparent scam through a call center in Canada where they contacted elderly victims in 40 American states between 2021 and 2024 during which time they stole $21 million from their victims. ...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 3, 2025 | Scam of the day
The Peekskill, New York Central School District recently issued a warning about a disturbing new development in the virtual kidnapping scam after an increase in incidents of this crime. It should be noted that this is not a crime limited to New York, but is...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 26, 2024 | Scam of the day
As we all know, passwords as a method of authentication for your accounts are not particularly secure. Passwords may be stolen or compromised in a data breach. Biometrics such as a finger print are a good tool for verification to open your phone, but what about...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Dec 12, 2024 | Scam of the day
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” is a classic 1967 Western movie that starred a young Clint Eastwood. It also can describe the effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on scams due to the fact that it can be “good” and helpful in defending...
