Steven J.J. Weisman, JD, 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.
Identity fraud is a persistent problem these days. When companies that store your information suffer data breaches, thieves sell your…
Short-term vacation rentals from websites such as Airbnb.com and Vrbo.com can save you on accommodations, but even these legit sites…
Scammers are always latching on to slimy new strategies to steal your hard-earned money—even simple everyday events such as streaming…
Innovative scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to separate you from your money. Even now the FBI and other agencies…
The money-payment service Zelle is a popular way to make free, near-instantaneous digital transfers between your bank account and someone…
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…
It can cost you thousands of dollars to have a lawyer draft your will or a divorce settlement. Even paperwork…
