Here’s a scam that ranks right near the top in the scary department. It’s called the “Hitman Scam.” Once upon a time, back in the days before text messages, this was an email scam. Now, it’s alive and well in the form of a text message sent to your cell phone with the promise that you will die if you don’t pay up.According to a recent report by the Better Business Bureau … [Read more...] about The Hitman scam – a scary text message
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Three telephone scams for the holidays
Telephone scams are in full swing across the country with three different types making news in the past 24 hours. These three scams, all reported on Dec. 10, begin with a telephone call.Hostage scamsThe hostage scam was reported in Pennsylvania by several news sources, including ABC27.com and The Patriot News. At least six Pennsylvania residents have received phone … [Read more...] about Three telephone scams for the holidays
Stay ahead of gift card scams with these tips
With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday now in the rearview mirror, we’re all firmly focused on the next holiday and what to give—and I’ll bet you were considering at least one gift card. If so, be careful because the scammers have their hooks out for gift cards, too.How does someone you don’t even know steal the gift card you bought? It’s actually quite simple. … [Read more...] about Stay ahead of gift card scams with these tips
Vector Marketing—is it for real?
Vector Marketing: the contrasts —Employs a large number of students, yet has had 168 Better Business Bureau complaints over the past three years. —Has an A+ rating with the BBB, yet a high percentage of recent complaints have closed without response from the person who filed. If you know a student who’s looking for work, you may have heard about Vector Marketing. The … [Read more...] about Vector Marketing—is it for real?
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Want to know more about scams and cons? Try these recent posts. Worst of the week The Snake Oil Salesman The Avaya Modular Messaging Scam Each year at this time, security companies begin compiling their lists of the biggest scams. On Nov. 12, computer security company McAfee released its list called, "The 12 Scams of Christmas."The release from McAfee included a … [Read more...] about The 12 Scams of Christmas