[mckenna float='right']Have you received the Barclaycard email? There are several things of note in this email. Here’s a version of one I received. Dear Customer,We are in the process of increasing your credit limit but would like you to confirm you agree with this decision. Please download the document attached and confirm this increase. Please note, this increase will … [Read more...] about The Barclaycard email scam
Scams & Cons
Five tips to avoid four Amazon email scams
The Amazon email scams come in many different flavors. Most scammers will customize their emails a bit, but many are identical. Here are four different fake emails, all using Amazon.com as the lure. Let’s begin with the Amazon survey scam, which looks something like this. You have been selected to take part in improving our customer service for 2015. After you complete our 30 … [Read more...] about Five tips to avoid four Amazon email scams
Protect Your Belongings From the Sun, Thieves and Traffic
UV rays coming through your windows can fade and discolor carpeting, flooring and furniture upholstery. Thieves may be tempted by a valuable antique sword collection hanging on the wall seen from a picture window. Active kids and pets can damage and stain furniture and floors and break valuables. When you’ve spent time and money to decorate your home, amass a valuable … [Read more...] about Protect Your Belongings From the Sun, Thieves and Traffic
5 tips to spot a bogus email
Your email program just made a mistake and let an email you suspect may be spam through to your inbox. How do you decide what to do? Click that link? Mark the message as junk? Here are five steps to help you make that decision using an email about a $50 Amazon gift card.Who really sent it? If your email program isn’t set up to show the sender’s information, check your … [Read more...] about 5 tips to spot a bogus email
Cable Service email is a scam
The “Cable Service” email comes in many varieties. The hook used in the email urges you to compare cable rates to obtain the best deal. With cable rates as high as they are, this hook can be very attractive. The problem is, the email is nothing more than a scam.Here’s just one example.In today’s email, I received an offer to learn “Breaking news on how you could save on … [Read more...] about Cable Service email is a scam