So you want cheaper insurance. Don’t we all? Whether we’re talking about auto insurance or health insurance, our wallets are squeezed by the real insurance companies while our email inboxes are flooded with a barrage of messages touting better deals. Even if we’re sure that unbelievable insurance offer is a fake, we always wonder, what if it’s real? What could be the harm in … [Read more...] about The insurance email scam
Scams & Cons
Ebola Scareware: don’t get taken in
Ebola’s all the rage. Not because we want it to be, but because it scares the hell out of people. It triggers fear, an emotion scammers love to prey on. Let’s look at the facts before getting into the tips.The disease• Ebola symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, lack of appetite, and abnormal bleeding.• … [Read more...] about Ebola Scareware: don’t get taken in
Tips to avoid the newspaper and magazine subscription scam
Believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who subscribe to the good, old-fashioned newspaper. In fact, there are so many who still subscribe that the scammers have taken notice. Meet the fake newspaper renewal notification as a way to rip people off. Not sure how a newspaper or magazine subscription could turn into a lucrative scam? Read on.You receive a … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid the newspaper and magazine subscription scam
Three tips to protect your online security
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so McKenna’s written a letter to the scammers of the world with just a few simple requests. Personally, I think he’s been smoking that pakalolo again.Dear Scammers:Today, I received well over a hundred of your emailed love notes. Honestly, I wish I weren’t so popular with you. I know you won’t stop sending those virtual cards … [Read more...] about Three tips to protect your online security
American Home Warranty scam emails
In early August, American Home Shield announced the “Summer of Giveaways Sweepstakes” to give away a $25,000 kitchen remodel. Once American Home Shield announced this legitimate contest, the “american home warranty” scam emails began. The home warranty email scam attempts to fleece victims through the use of fake emails and phishing websites. Although the contest ends on … [Read more...] about American Home Warranty scam emails