Internet Scams That Lock Your Computer – How To Avoid Them

Internet scams that lock your computer are nasty bits of malware called ransomware.They infect your computer and capture all your personal data. They go through your computer and slow or cripple the functions, until you are unable to access your data. These programs are installed without the owners permission and encrypt you personal data. Then, … Read more

Holiday Scams Circulating Online – How to Protect Yourself

Tis the season for holiday scams circulating online and cyber criminals look for ways to get your money into their pockets. The methods they use vary, from shipping scams, to gift card theft, and often emails. They are getting increasingly aggressive and creative. Some scams are new while others are just a different version of … Read more

The Pigeon Drop Scheme – It’s A Scam!

Wad O $100 Bills Sticking Out Of A Wallet

The pigeon drop scheme uses a little friendliness, mixes in some trust, adds a promise of a large sum of money. The victim gives a small amount as a good faith security deposit, In the expectation of a big return. But what really happens is the scammers make off with the good faith money, and … Read more

BBB Complaint Business Is Alive and Well – The Truth Revealed

Are They a Watchdog or Not The BBB complaint business is alive and well. Problems with the Better Business Bureau, have been circulating for years. In my mind this BBB complaint business was a watchdog agency looking out for our best interests. I thought that they were protecting us from businesses that take money from … Read more

Worst Online Scams

Worst Online Scams- Image of a Gangster Type Person, A Typical Scammer

The worst online scams all to often involve the lowest income people, who can least afford it. Scammers don’t care! They use utilities, the IRS, your computer and even your Internet Service Providers (ISP), to make scams appear legitimate. People are seeing images that appear to be the ISP that they are using, and think … Read more