Who doesn't want to be smarter in 14 days? If there was a pill that would do the job, would you take it? My email box is bulging with promotions for drugs like Geniux, Neurocell, Adderin, and Synage. According to the emails, these miracle cures are capable of rapidly improving cognition. Let's be clear: the premise is old, tired, and still quite popular with … [Read more...] about Smarter in 14 days — the old scam remains strong
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Energy bill email scam has entertainment value
The email scam I'm covering today led off with a killer summary. "Your energy bill might be cancelled in July." The line caught my eye right away. It was obvious. This energy bill email scam was going to be something special…at least from the standpoint of entertainment value. The energy bill email scam The email subject line was, "Shocking Electrical Gadget is Changing … [Read more...] about Energy bill email scam has entertainment value
Easy tip to avoid tricky Craigslist and PayPal email scam
One of my beta readers, Celeste G., forwarded news about an article in the New York Post concerning a Craigslist and PayPal email scam. She had two reasons for writing. First, she said the article didn't make it completely clear how the scam worked. Second, she thought I might be interested in writing about it. The story goes like this. A New York man wanted to sell an … [Read more...] about Easy tip to avoid tricky Craigslist and PayPal email scam
Dr. Oz miracle weight loss email scams plague inboxes
Miracle weight loss emails dominate our email inboxes every single day. Whether the email touts a product endorsed by Dr. Oz, includes a testimonial, or vivid before-and-after photos, they all have one thing in common—they’re a scam. Dr. Oz miracle weight loss I never wanted my messages to be hijacked by marketers on the web... In May 2015, Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared on … [Read more...] about Dr. Oz miracle weight loss email scams plague inboxes
Santa letter email scams are back for the holidays
The first Santa letter email arrived the other day. It reminded me that parents looking for a unique gift might see the Santa letter email as an opportunity to create a memorable holiday. In a utopian world, that email signaled the beginning of a season filled with joy and giving. Sadly, it also signals the start of the holiday scam season. I first covered Santa letter email … [Read more...] about Santa letter email scams are back for the holidays