by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 1, 2024 | Scam of the day
Recently the Bradenton Florida Police Department issued a warning about a significant increase in a funeral home call scam. The scam begins when scammers posing as funeral homes call the families of the deceased demanding money be paid to them, often by...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 30, 2024 | Scam of the day
Smart televisions connected to the Internet which allow you to access popular streaming services such as Netflix or Disney+ are very convenient. Generally, whenever you install an app on your smart television you are required to go to an activation page online to...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 20, 2024 | Scam of the day
Cybersecurity company Proofpoint recently discovered a scam in which people are receiving emails offering a free piano which is available often purportedly due to a death in the family. The scam has largely targeted students and professors at colleges and...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 30, 2024 | Scam of the day
Peer to Peer Payment Payment Service (P2P) Zelle is used by many people to quickly and conveniently send money electronically from your credit card or bank account. Sending money through Zelle only requires you to enter the recipient’s phone number or email...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | May 19, 2024 | Scam of the day
I have written many times in the past, particularly during the pandemic, about scams involving sales of non-existent puppies. People buy dogs or other pets online and, although they think they are taking proper precautions, they often end up getting nothing in return...
