Update: “FTC Files Its First Case Against Mobile Phone Cramming” Is your phone bill creeping up higher and higher in cost per month? If so, you could be the victim of a telephone billing scam know as cramming, which has bilked millions of dollars out of phone customers for years. Unauthorized charges on consumers’ phone […]
Continue reading... March 6, 2013
Near Field Communication: What is it? What are the risks?
With all the coolness that smartphones have to offer these days, it’s hard to imagine there’s more to come with yet-to-be added technologies. One that’s already been on scene for a few years already is just now really getting our attention. It’s called “Near Field Communication” (NFC). Many of today’s smartphones are designed with NFC […]
Continue reading... February 13, 2013
Avoiding FDA & DEA Prescription Drug Scams Online
The number of scams involving prescription drugs online has blown up in recent years, with scam artists posing as DEA and FDA agents and using an extortion scam in an attempt to get a “fine” out of online pharmacy customers. With prescription drug prices at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that millions of people […]
Continue reading... January 31, 2013
7 Common Work From Home Scams To Avoid
With the current state of the world economy, it’s no wonder that many people are looking for ways to supplement their income. The problem is that taking on another full-time or even part-time job usually involves added expenses for child care, gas to and from work, and even less quality time with loved ones. Because […]
Continue reading... January 28, 2013
Take Off, Eh? Fly Away Promotion Scam
Here’s hoping you enjoyed the recently concluded holiday season. The new year brings many things and, depending on where you live, you may be longing for it to bring some fun in the sun. This may be especially true if your weather is cold and gray or wet every day. Thankfully, despite the gloomy weather, […]
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