R.J. Spurgeon How to prevent thieves from stealing valuables you send in the mail
Despite the proliferation of advanced technology to send electronic messages to others, many people continue to use the…
How to resist hard sales pitches
Salespeople typically offer products and services that may be of interest to the right audience. However, not all…
Winning prize a scam in disguise
Many people dream of winning a large sum of money from any source that offers it. Lotteries, sweepstakes,…
Fake Amazon account verification email attacks your personal finances
On Halloween, children often dress in outfits they wouldn’t normally wear to request delicious treats from strangers. Scammers…
How to avoid undesirable video chat contacts
Communicating via video chat is a popular way for people stay connected, particularly for those across vast distances…
How to control spam email
Spammers and scammers appreciate the value of their email distribution lists. Culled from a variety of sources including…
How to limit access to your home address
Email and telephone calls are inexpensive ways for scammers to gain access to potential sources of revenue. While…
How to keep your personal phone number private
Email accounts, social media, online stores and other businesses want your telephone number. It’s a security measure that…
How to make anonymous credit card purchases
There are many questions people should ask themselves when conducting business with strangers. Is the person honest? Is…
National Consumer Protection Week
This week is National Consumer Protection Week, a special time of the year when many organizations place heavy…
You could be risking your life when you threaten a scammer
Scammers aren’t nice people. They want what a target has, and they’ll pitch whatever lie they must to…