Social media is a popular way to stay connected with friends and family. It also presents abundant opportunities for scammers to use deceptive lies against potentially gullible targets. In one social media scam, a scammer pretends to be from a…
The recent wildfires on the west coast of the United States caused tremendous devastation that will take a considerable amount of time to heal. Unbeknownst to many in the impacted areas, there’s another blaze coursing through the land, threatening…
There are many charitable organizations that accept donations of used clothing, luggage, computers and other items. Once received, charities process and then resell these items to fund activities that directly help those in need through a variety of avenues. While…
Free trials are a good way to see if a product or service is the right fit for a buyer. If the purchaser doesn’t read the fine print, however, the free trial can be a costly decision. Most free trials come with…
Many people use a credit card for convenience, purchase rewards, and more. Another valuable feature inherent with the handy slips of plastic is the limitation of personal liability against unauthorized charges. The limitation has limitations, however, and requires an important…
At many shopping centers, parking garages, and other locations where people park their vehicles, a familiar sign gives warning to patrons: “Lock your car and take your valuables. Owner not responsible for theft or damage to your vehicle or its…
Many people enjoy the chance to make new friends. Whether it’s at work, school, the local library or other location, the experience is usually unique and offers untold potential. When that experience is on social media, however, the person making…
In an actual email received from a scammer, an organization in a foreign country generously offers to give the email recipient a sum of cash to fund the person’s business, educational and personal development. What the email doesn’t say is…
Some scams are harder to detect than others, and sometimes even the most cautious individuals can find themselves in situations where a thief has obtained their credit card information. If this happens to you, there are certain steps you should…
Scammers know that direct, personal contact with a target yields the greatest income. Staring someone in the eyes and telling that person “no” is something many people can’t do. It’s a weakness that scammers are counting on to take what’s…
Evil preys on the uninformed to survive. It employs many disguises to convince a target of its noble intent, and it strikes swiftly to slip past a target’s defenses before they can be deployed. Will you be ready when…
