In this episode of the Stumble Forward Podcast I'm going to be talking about a new credit card scam and chances are if you've gotten a new credit card lately you may now even be at a greater risk of having your info stolen due to a new technology that credit cards are using to make purchasing stuff easier and faster. Yup, I'm not even kidding about this, the credit card … [Read more...] about SFP 003: RFID Credit Card Fraud – A New Technology That Could Rip You Off In Seconds
Scams
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...] about Scam Alert! Debit Card Scam Hitting Smaller Banks
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...] about Scam Alert! – Apple Phishing Scam Going Around
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...] about Viacom Scam – The Great Lengths Scammers Will Go To Screw You
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...] about Scam Alert! Cardholder Services Scam Still Going Strong
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...] about 6 Warning Signs To Avoid Fitness, Diet, and Weight Loss Scams
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...] about Income Tax Return Scams – 5 Tips To Protect You When You File
7 Christmas Scams And Mistakes You’ll Want To Avoid This Year
Well, it's that time of the year again, the happiest time of the year some might say. However, while you are doing your Christmas shopping this year and out and about with friends and family there are a few Christmas scams and mistakes to watch out for. Below are a few of the ones I've witnessed and researched. Getting To Social This might sound odd but using … [Read more...] about 7 Christmas Scams And Mistakes You’ll Want To Avoid This Year
Scam Alert – Microsoft Phone Scam Hitting People Hard
It seems as if scammers are never short on ideas to ripoff and scam people with. Whether it's phishing scams, email scams, or even more sophisticated scams such as wifi sniffing. However their is a new scam out that involves people with personal computers and Microsoft. In this article I will cover what it is, how it works, and how you can avoid this vicious scam from … [Read more...] about Scam Alert – Microsoft Phone Scam Hitting People Hard
Cyber Monday Scams – Avoid Becoming a Victim
2012 is forecast to be a record breaking year for Cyber Monday shopping, which means it will also likely become a record breaking year for Cyber Monday scams. If you have an e-mail address, you’ve probably received at least one invitation to become a victim of Cyber Monday scams already. Shoppers lured by the temptation of great deals from trusted retailers might fall prey … [Read more...] about Cyber Monday Scams – Avoid Becoming a Victim
