Steven J.J. Weisman, Esq., attorney in private practice and senior lecturer at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He is author of Identity Theft Alert and founder of the scam-information website Scamicide.com.
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The past few years have brought more than their share of challenges, but throughout it all, one group has refused…
Most common scams are against people age 60 and up. How to protect yourself from being fooled. How to protect your older loved ones.
Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are an easy way to make sure your personal information stays out of the hands of hackers.
You get a postcard warning you that your vehicle has been recalled. Is it for real?
A new IRS procedure to verify identities and thwart scammers can delay your refund and give scammers a new opening to scam you. Here’s how to win.
Imposter scams have surged past identity theft to become the most common form of fraud.
A home security system monitored by a security company is supposed to increase your safety and protect your property—but scammers…
Tax scams involving fraudulent tax refunds aren't new. But this devious new twist can outwit IRS safeguards.
Can you sue a company that exposes personal information in a massive data breach? Possibly, but don’t expect a windfall even if the suit is successful.
Don’t place security freezes on your credit reports until after you sign up for credit monitoring. Here’s why...
It can cost you thousands of dollars to have a lawyer draft your will or a divorce settlement. Even paperwork…
Scam alert: The “can you hear me?” phone call. How it works: An automated robocaller asks, "Can you hear me?"…
Cyberthieves might use your smartphone to steal money from your bank account. In this scam, the thieves sneakily get you…
Scammers are pretending that they work for well-known companies and then are stealing job seekers’ identities and savings. What happens:…
You’re At Risk No Matter What Your Age Your Social Security account is a tempting target for scammers whether you…
Scammers are trying to trick people into paying Affordable Care Act (ACA) penalties to them. Like many scams, this one…
It can cost you thousands of dollars to have a lawyer draft your will or a divorce settlement. Even paperwork…
Phone scammers who falsely promise to make people’s computers more secure have added some new tricks. In the basic scam,…
How to protect yourself from hotel Wi-Fi, smartphone hackers and more Identity thieves have developed new ways to gain access…
