by Debra N. Diener J.D. CIPP G
The adage “what’s old is new again” certainly applies to scams. The scam I’m writing about today is “cramming” unauthorized charges on phone bills. The scam previously targeted landline phone bills. Now that many consumers have moved to mobile phones, the scammers are moving their “cramming” schemes to this new technology via unauthorized charges for premium text messages. … Continue Reading
The Federal Trade Commission offers invaluable tools for restoring your identity if it has already been compromised. The tools can be found at http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0009-taking-charge.pdf. On this website, you will find a complaint form, affidavit of your identity, and sample letters. You will also find a log to chart your actions while restoring your identity. … Continue Reading
by Jim Malmberg
May 10, 2013 – Just imagine yourself in this position. You are trying to establish a false identity. You find a black market supplier who sells you a Social Security Number and other identifying information. You think you’re home free. Then you find out that the information you purchased was actually from someone convicted of a crime. Well, that’s just one possible scenario facing anyone who purchases data stolen from the Washington State court system. … Continue Reading
Dreaming of a chance to make it big as an actor, singer or model? Be very careful when responding to casting calls. Scammers are using phony audition notices to fool aspiring performers into paying to try out for parts that don’t exist. … Continue Reading
When getting on a flight that’s three to five hours (or more), many business professionals wrestle in their heads whether to spend the $12.95 on airplane WiFi, take a nap or watch the movie—or, if their company is paying for it, they might do all three. But here’s the thing: If you are connecting to WiFi on a plane and have all these company secrets on your device and all this client data, do you really think it’s a good idea to connect? … Continue Reading
The BBB is dedicated to fostering honest and responsive relationships between businesses and consumers in the U.S. and Canada, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to a trustworthy marketplace for all. … Continue Reading
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