Have you received an email recently from “PayPal” about improving security? With the huge number of data breaches reported this past year, it might be easy to see how someone could fall for this latest PayPal email scam. The email begins as follows:“PayPal is constantly working to ensure security by regularly screening the accounts in our system. We recently reviewed your … [Read more...] about PayPal email scam and the shortened link
Scrivenings
South Point or bust!
Our trip to South Point was filled with wonder and unnecessary stress. The wonder was due to the incredible landscape where we crossed through lava flows, then back into forest, and back again. The stress was the needle on the gas gauge dropping faster than I’d expected.We can chalk the stress up to “different car syndrome” or, if you’d prefer, bad judgment. Either way, we … [Read more...] about South Point or bust!
The Button Man is a delightful prequel
“The Button Man” begins with Hugo Marston having just become head of security at the US Embassy in London. On his way to meet with his boss, Hugo decides to walk through a cemetery and discovers a body hanging from a rope. When he finally arrives at the pub, Hugo is told he’s in charge of protecting an American movie-star couple, Dayton Harper and Ginny Ferro. The problem is … [Read more...] about The Button Man is a delightful prequel
Behind the story of Elixir with debut author Ted Galdi
Debut author Ted Galdi’s “Elixir” is the story of a teenage genius who goes on a suspenseful journey to cure his girlfriend of a mysterious illness. According to Galdi, the book has been embraced by the young-adult community as well as the adult-thriller crowd, due to its fast-paced storyline and elements such as the NSA, computer hacking, and big-pharma conspiracy. For this … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Elixir with debut author Ted Galdi
The iPhone 6 contest scams
You may have heard the news already, there are shipping delays for the iPhone 6. No wonder, given that the new phone broke even Apple’s own sales records. So, what does this have to do with scams? Not a thing—unless you’re looking for a way to win a new phone in one of the many contests currently being offered.Let’s take a closer look at one of the most popular on Facebook. … [Read more...] about The iPhone 6 contest scams