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…
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…
