Fake shipping notifications are nothing new. We’ll all seen them show up in our email. A couple of years ago when these first started showing up, these innovative scams were very effective. Today, these scams have become so commonplace they’re almost laughable. Two identical USPS Shipping Notification scam emails showed up today. The only difference between them was their … [Read more...] about McKenna on the USPS Shipping Notification scam
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TechResolvers—are they friend or foe?
This past week I saw on Facebook where one of my friends had received a telemarketer call that supposedly was from a company called “TechResolvers.” The caller claimed that my friend’s computer was infected with malware and was sending a signal telling TechResolvers that the machine was infected. Shades of “ET phone home,” can it be true?My friend was smart, she told them … [Read more...] about TechResolvers—are they friend or foe?
FTC announces aggressive stance against debt collectors
On Mar. 5, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had brought or resolved nine cases against debt collection agencies and companies in 2013. The press release included a statement from Jessica Rich, Director of the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “When it comes to debt collection, the FTC has many tools in its arsenal, including research, enforcement, and … [Read more...] about FTC announces aggressive stance against debt collectors
The Password Manager Age Is Upon Us
Passwords are a pain, right? Where we once got by with a single easy-to-remember password for everything, we now need separate, complex passwords for each website, social network, and program on our computers. This necessary evil has come to us courtesy of those who will do about anything to gain access to our personal information. More scam tips The eviction notice scam The … [Read more...] about The Password Manager Age Is Upon Us
The Eviction Notice Scam—a quick look
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