Phishing is a kind of social engineering attack done to steal confidential details. The attacker masquerades as a reliable identity duping the victim to open a mail or message. The recipient is then tricked to click on a malicious link which causes the installation of the malware, freezing the system or revealing your sensitive info. It can have hazardous effects such as … [Read more...]
Landscaping Scams: 4 Signs That You Should Watch Out For
There are many ways to raise the value of your home. One of these ways is to invest in lawn care. A well-maintained property will always hold a significantly higher value than a home that looks unkempt. And well, a nice lawn is one of the first things that prospective buyers (assuming you intend to sell your home at some point later on) are going to see. On that note, it’s … [Read more...]
Scam Alert! Beware Of The Electric Company Phone Scam
Well it seems that the scammers are hard at work with another scam hitting consumer wallets hard. It seems that scammers are now posing as people from your local utility company. In this article I'm going to share exactly how this scam works, how to protect yourself from it, and what you should do if you suspect that you have been hit by this scam. How The Electric … [Read more...]
How To Do Secure Video Conferencing For Your Business
Video conferencing has risen to prominence as a trusted and versatile tool in the business world. Capable of connecting companies, people, and committees across expanses of ocean or highway, the technology has just started to show its true worth with a slew of updates and modifications. As features are continually added or altered in the field of video conferencing, however, … [Read more...]
Scam Alert! Debit Card Scam Hitting Smaller Banks
When it comes to scams I received them in all sorts of ways from emails to phone calls. However last week a group of scammers decided to hit the smaller local bank in our home town. With the Christmas season in full swing the scammers are also on the prowl as I mentioned in my last scam alert article but this one didn't just strike me but rather the entire town I live in, … [Read more...]
Scam Alert! – Apple Phishing Scam Going Around
Yup, you read that right another scam is here just in time for the holiday's. Earlier this week I received a fake email from Apple supposedly claiming I needed to verify that my email billing information is correct with them. Below is a copy of the Apple phishing scam email they sent me. 5 Red Flags Why This Is A Scam When it comes to this email in … [Read more...]
Viacom Scam – The Great Lengths Scammers Will Go To Screw You
Over the last few months or so I've been getting an interesting phone call from a company claiming to be Viacom. For those of you not sure, Viacom is a video and audio communications company. The problem is my caller ID says that someone is calling me from this company claiming that their is a virus on my computer and that they want to help me remove it. The truth is the … [Read more...]
Scam Alert! Cardholder Services Scam Still Going Strong
A few weeks ago I got a robo call from someone at a company called Cardholder Services. For those of you who don't know, Cardholder Services is a scam company claiming that they can reduce your interest rates on your credit cards and do an audit. From there they will ask for your financial information and do an audit which they claim will save you thousands in interest … [Read more...]
6 Warning Signs To Avoid Fitness, Diet, and Weight Loss Scams
Just about every doctor, dietitian and fitness expert out there will say the same thing. If you want to lose weight and keep it off the best way is through a nutritional diet combined with exercise so that you lose one to two pounds a week. We all know this, we have had it ingrained into our heads for years; yet despite the scientific studies that support this theory people … [Read more...]
Income Tax Return Scams – 5 Tips To Protect You When You File
Well it's tax time again, did you file your taxes yet? If you've got yours done already you are way ahead of the curve, but if you don't you may want to get them done sooner than later because tax scams have become a big problem especially over the last few years. In fact according to CNBC the IRS expects pay out $21 Billion in fake tax refunds over the course of the next 5 … [Read more...]