The Eviction Notice Scam begins with an email containing a subject heading similar to “Eviction Notice.” The scam is targeted at homeowners, but could easily be misconstrued by those who rent. Here’s one example of the text in the email. More scam tips The KISS principle in scams 3 Travel Scams to Be Wary of in 2014 Valentine’s Day is almost here—and so are the … [Read more...] about The Eviction Notice Scam—a quick look
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The KISS principle in scams
Here’s the deal. The scammers have learned that we’ve learned that they use bogus links to lure us to websites where they can download viruses and malware. From an optimist’s standpoint, this means it’s time for new tricks because the old ones aren’t working as well. Maybe. It could also mean this guy was just plain lazy. Or, that they're now applying the KISS principle.In … [Read more...] about The KISS principle in scams
American Express email scams are back
During the past week, there have been three email hoaxes sent using American Express as the lure to trick recipients into clicking a link in the email. The latest of those emails was sent on Feb. 4 with the subject line “Important: Personal Security Key.”The Feb. 4 “Personal Security Key” email included the American Express logo and buttons to View Account, Make a Payment, … [Read more...] about American Express email scams are back
Utility impostors – the bill
In early January, I wrote a post about utility impostors. These impostors are people who call or email you to demand payment for a past-due bill—a bill that you never received. That’s where this post comes in. What if you do receive a utility bill, but the bill is from a different company or the information on the bill is different from normal?On Friday, January 24, the … [Read more...] about Utility impostors – the bill
The Wild West—saddle up your computer
I’m currently reading a story in “The Atlantic” about Jesse Willms, a young entrepreneur who has made and lost millions—and he’s not even thirty years old. You’ve probably never heard of Jesse Willms, but if you are online and have seen an ad for car-history reports, weight-loss products, or other nutritional supplements, you’ve likely seen his work. Jess Willms is, quite … [Read more...] about The Wild West—saddle up your computer