If my email inbox is any indicator, my health is in jeopardy. I’m in need of male-enhancement pills, female-enhancement remedies, disease relief from a physician who is currently in jail, cures for my diabetic and neuropathy pain, and aromatherapy products. In addition, I’ve received tips about buying cheap drugs from online-med stores, how to have my blood sugar levels … [Read more...] about Email health scams are on overload
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Facebook phishing scams
Facebook users have a tendency to be lulled into a false sense of security by the social media giant. Cybercriminals are aware of this tendency and routinely set up fake Facebook accounts to lure new victims into phishing scams. How do you avoid becoming a victim? First, learn to spot the scam.Spotting the scamWhen a Facebook friend sends you an email with a link or … [Read more...] about Facebook phishing scams
Focus on vision scams
Unless you have 20-20 vision, you’re stuck with glasses, contacts, or a blurry world. So why not spend $37 to ditch the bad vision and get to 20-20 in a couple of weeks? Why not believe the slick internet marketing campaigns and buy into a “revolutionary program that you'll soon discover has dared to challenge the billion-dollar Eyecare industry.” Let me count the … [Read more...] about Focus on vision scams
Three secrets of the credit mule scam
“Secret Shoppers” or “Mystery Shoppers” have been around for many years. These jobs can be a great way for someone to earn extra cash by working part-time. Never one to pass up a good opportunity, con artists have created their own version of the secret shopper, the “credit mule.” And believe me, if you fall for this one, it could cost you a bundle and ruin your credit at the … [Read more...] about Three secrets of the credit mule scam
The fake cashier’s check scam
The Cashier’s Check. That time-honored form of payment that was guaranteed by the issuing bank may be on the endangered list. In fact, many banks no longer have cashier’s checks, but issue “bank checks.” High technology has made it virtually impossible for a recipient to tell if a cashier’s check is real or counterfeit. Fake cashier’s checks are being used by scammers in a … [Read more...] about The fake cashier’s check scam