If you use Craigslist regularly, you've probably been the target of a scam. From Nigerian princes to suspect personal checks, scammers see this e-commerce community as a chance to take advantage of users' trust. Craigslist may never rid itself of fraudulent activity. Here are some of the most common Craigslist scams plaguing this convenient online-classifieds platform. Ticket … [Read more...] about Too good to be true: Craigslist scams to look out for
Scrivenings
Welcoming lanai at Jacaranda Inn—only the beginning
The first close up you see when arriving at the Big Island's Jacaranda Inn is their welcoming lanai. It is one of the many features about this lovely old inn that is reminiscent of an era long gone. I didn't measure the distance, but the lanai is between eight-to-ten feet deep.The lanai, however, is just the beginning. Inside, there are hardwood floors throughout, period … [Read more...] about Welcoming lanai at Jacaranda Inn—only the beginning
Behind the story of the Sleuth Sisters mysteries
Maggie Pill is the pseudonym of Peg Herring, the author of Sleuthing at Sweet Springs. She writes three different mystery series, including the Sleuth Sisters mysteries. Herring is an avid traveler and likes to keep her books light, but jokes she may have inadvertently ended up on a Homeland Security watch list."The Sleuth Sisters Mysteries as a whole are pretty … [Read more...] about Behind the story of the Sleuth Sisters mysteries
When we are vulnerable — an email scam tip
We're most vulnerable when we're not paying attention or when coincidence catches us off guard. This would have been an easy scam to fall for had I not been paying attention. First off, we're doing business with Hawai‘i Life, so it wasn't unusual to receive an email from them. Second, everything in the email was legitimate—except for the "click here" link. However, even the … [Read more...] about When we are vulnerable — an email scam tip
Gassing up in Hanapepe on the Garden Island
If you've visited the little town of Hanapepe on Kaua‘i, you may know about this old gas pump and pickup. One of our favorite places while we're in Hanapepe is the Banana Patch Studio, where you can watch the locals working away at turning out hand-painted items. I don't recall seeing this pickup in the past, but it was a very cool addition. Hope it's still there next time. … [Read more...] about Gassing up in Hanapepe on the Garden Island