One of the hottest issues for scammers right now is the Affordable Care Act. Implementation of this program is opening opportunities partly because it’s a new and partly because there’s a huge amount of misinformation about how the program works. Here’s a closer look at how the scammers are taking advantage.Anyone who is 65 or older is a prime target for the multitude of … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act scams and how to avoid them
Scams & Cons
How I got caught by a LinkedIn spammer
I was in a hurry. Pure and simple, that's when we're most vulnerable to scams. It’s been a while since I’ve seen one of the LinkedIn email scams, but it happened just last week. The email was perfect in appearance with the LinkedIn logo, the name of a potential new contact, a brief description of that person’s line of work, and the typical “Accept” button.The name wasn’t … [Read more...] about How I got caught by a LinkedIn spammer
FBI targeted by spammers
On Sep. 25, the FBI (fbi.gov) issued a warning about fake emails designed to extort money or install malware on the recipient’s computer. The warning said, “The FBI continues to receive reports of spam e-mails that use FBI officials’ names and titles in online fraud schemes. Although there are different variations of these schemes, recipients are typically notified they have … [Read more...] about FBI targeted by spammers
Is that mystery shopper job a scam?
As the holiday season approaches, many of us could be looking for opportunities to make a little extra spending money. Seasoned shoppers will probably be tempted by “mystery shopper” programs that offer the opportunity to get paid to shop. The problem is that not all mystery shopper programs are created equal. In fact, some are complete scams.What is a mystery … [Read more...] about Is that mystery shopper job a scam?
How scammers prey on unsuspecting webmasters
“I have found the best kept secret in internet traffic... If you have a website and are a new webmaster you’ve probably received a comment that reads something like: “I have found the best kept secret in internet traffic and I want to share it with you. Go here…” and the comment then shares a website address.Let me be very clear—this solicitation is bogus. Maybe I’m … [Read more...] about How scammers prey on unsuspecting webmasters