Debt collectors aggressively pursue money owed to their employers. While they may legally and justifiably pursue the collection of that debt, sometimes they take actions that aren’t justifiable to obtain money from an individual. One such action is the determined…
During the holidays, friends and family gather to devour good food, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. It’s also a time when thieves are out in force looking to make their own holidays bright – by stealing your packages.…
There are many options to choose from when making a purchase online. Does one buy the basic service or a more robust offering? Should a person sign up for certain add-ons, short or long durations of service, or perhaps a…
Many have heard the fantastic tales of wealthy individuals in foreign countries leaving millions to random email recipients. All a person has to do to collect the money is contact the sender of the email to begin the process. Do…
Spam is a tricky creation of those who seek something from others. Spam filters can limit some of the daily inflow of unwanted emails, but when that digital sentry allows some sneaky spam to pass through its defenses, some account…
Scammers need your money to enrich themselves. Will you give it to them when they request it? Let’s find out. You receive a call from a person claiming to be from your utility company. The individual informs you that your account…
Many people carry a balance on one or more credit cards. When it comes to paying off that balance, the lower the interest rate on the card, the lower the interest charges on that debt and the more quickly a…
Most software developers offer upgrades to their programs from time to time to give users access to their latest creations. When scammers learn of new software releases, they too may proclaim interest in getting it into the hands of users,…
One of the best tools of the trade for scammers is a simple telephone. While a tool is only as useful as the person wielding it, a scammer learns many tricks to make that tool an effective one. A common…
Many scammers prey on those less likely to defend themselves against their heinous attacks. Unfortunately, the elderly are a popular target for these evil scoundrels for that very reason. In a particularly cruel attack, a scammer may call an elderly…
Survey opportunities exist everywhere. Whether it’s on a receipt from a grocery store, through your telephone, in an email or on a website, solicitations for feedback are easy to find. When some people receive a survey solicitation, they may be…
