Rather than address a specific scam in this month’s tip, I wanted to step back and look at the bigger picture of scams during Covid-19. In my fiction writing, a confluence of events drives my stories, and this scam tip is no different. Two events happened this past week that caused me to think about how to maintain online security and avoid scams in the age of … [Read more...] about Avoiding scams in the age of Covid-19
Scams & Cons
Three tips to shut down warranty scams
“We’re calling about your warranty.” Those five words lead into a scam that can cost victims thousands of dollars. Is it any wonder robocalls, and that includes warranty scams, are among the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) top consumer complaints? Let’s take a look at the scoop behind robocalls and warranty scams.Don’t touch that dial! Not with warranty scams—or … [Read more...] about Three tips to shut down warranty scams
Beware the temptation to skip the Covid-19 vaccine line
There are only two ways to get a Covid-19 vaccine—wait your turn or skip the Covid-19 vaccine line. As if coronavirus wasn't enough, scammers are taking advantage of the public's vaccine anxiety. Here’s what you need to know to avoid becoming the victim of a scam that could cost you.The legit route - wait your turnIt’s pretty simple, right? For many, this is the best … [Read more...] about Beware the temptation to skip the Covid-19 vaccine line
Three coronavirus scams and how to beat them
2020 was a crappy year for many people, but it’s turned into a great time to be a scammer. Why? All in all, there's a tsunami of COVID-19 cases. There's hope on the horizon in the form of vaccines. And many people are running scared. Indeed, it’s an excellent time to run any one of these three coronavirus scams, and that means you and I need to be extra vigilant.Three … [Read more...] about Three coronavirus scams and how to beat them
5 tips to avoid a package delivery scam
Shopping online has become the way to go during the 2020 holiday season for most of us. For instance, we get packages delivered by mail, UPS, FedEx, and Amazon delivery. We've also heard how the delivery services are all pushed to their limits. With that in mind, I wanted to provide this post with 5 tips to avoid a package delivery scam.Package delivery scams begin with an … [Read more...] about 5 tips to avoid a package delivery scam