Year 2016

Deferred payment plans could cost more than you think

Everyone has a bad day every now and then, and some have more than others. When a washing machine, clothes drier, dishwasher, or other household item throws in the towel and performs its last load, some owners may not have…

How to avoid the fake computer virus scam

The telephone is a popular tool used by fraudsters to fool others into handing over their hard-earned money. One effective con in their telephonic arsenal is the fake computer virus scam. Why would a computer scam be more effective than…

Beware of gift card vampires

Buying gifts for a scammer isn’t something one might normally choose to do. If you pick up a gift card off of a rack from a store, however, you might be doing just that. Gift cards have no value until…

An errant keystroke could drain your bank account

You’re in a hurry one day and want to check your bank account balance before leaving the house. You quickly type in the website of your bank, enter your account information in the appropriate location, and wait for the landing…

How to avoid phony hyperlinks

Scammers are tricky, and they’ll do whatever they can to convince you that one thing is actually another. One of the more popular ways for email spammers to get you to click on a link is to disguise it as…