Topics: Frauds & Scams - 37 results

Tired of shoveling snow? You’re not alone. Maybe you should hire someone to do it for you. Just beware of rogues who’ll do the job and then try and name their price.   Family "business" (named Snow – no kidding) travels country gouging elderly Elder financial abuse a specific crime in some states Agree on a price first, but if you can’t you only owe what’s reasonable Copy this link to share with friends: http://bit.ly/eoahHH   Grifters Target Elderly in …

California and Federal agents are investigating the theft of over $150,000 in welfare benefits from recipients’ debit cards. About 300 accounts were affected. While the victims have had their accounts re-credited, this does not bode well for the government-benefit debit card trend.   Welfare recipients’ debit cards accessed at numerous locations More government payments being offered on plastic IRS starting pilot program of debit card tax refunds Copy this link to share with friends: http://bit.ly/f4sKGX   Debit Cards Offer Access …

Just how much do you know about that Wi-Fi access point at the cafe or airport where you’re sitting? You’d better check it out because identity thieves have been setting up bogus Wi-Fi hotspots and stealing precious personal information from persons who log in. You can read more about preventing identity theft on Lawyers.com. Copy this link to share with friends: http://bit.ly/fumkXt Related Links: Learn more about privacy violations on Lawyers.com Find an attorney on Lawyers.com Discuss your community issue …

Baby Boomers are aging whether they want to admit it or not. Many will remain of sound mind but some will not. All of us must be aware of people who want to take advantage of persons who are mentally impaired.   Car dealer sold truck to mentally impaired older man with tragic results Police seeking to charge salesmen and dealer criminally Business should inquire into competence; loved ones should protect family members Copy this link to share with friends: …

A Texas court blocked three Texas companies from issuing high school diplomas online at the request of the State’s attorney general. The companies are accused of advertising and selling fake high school diplomas. The diplomas cost as much as $225 a piece.   Diplomas faked to look legitimate Online offerings cost $225 apiece Faked diploma can cost your reputation as well Copy this link to share with friends: http://bit.ly/aXjKIh   Diploma Mills Offer Fake Creds for Real Money Diploma mills …