The below is a fiction story, drawing on many accounts of kidnapping scams that people experienced. Any resemblance to people, living or dead, is strictly coincidental. The scenario and coping techniques are, however, altogether realistic. “Well, looks like we’re gonna … Continue reading →
Probably parents won’t be sharing this version of the old nursery rhyme with their kiddos, but, still… Things sometimes have new meaning when seen in a different light. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall–A move that proved ill-fated.But do you … Continue reading →
Over the past couple months, I’ve read articles from 3 embarrassed reporters who fell, or almost fell, for various types of scams. A common theme throughout is they all referred to themselves as stupid, fools, or idiots. Some might disagree, … Continue reading →
I just got a comment on 1 of the posts I shared from this site to Facebook.“Hello??, I hope you don’t get this comment the wrong way, I must say your posts are lovely and interesting, unfortunately, we are not … Continue reading →
If 1 or more of the following is true for you, then the likelihood you’ve encountered a scam is basically 100%. You’ve received an unsolicited contact, either by phone, email, text message (SMS), or home visit; The contact is urging … Continue reading →
I read an article, linked to below, written by a young lady regarding how she fell for a USPS Smishing scam. She may have learned some lessons, but unfortunately, I don’t feel she learned the most important one. I emailed … Continue reading →
Greetings all my musician friends. I hope this post finds each of you well and safe. In 2022 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States Government, reported that 8.8 billion (yes, that’s with a b) dollars was lost … Continue reading →
WARNING!!!!! The following invoice represents a scam! Absolutely do not contact the phone number therein! Basically this purports to be an invoice for Norton Antivirus in the amount of $350. Here is a copy of the email accompanying it. Note … Continue reading →
This story came from Channel 12 news, Phoenix, AZ.Retired Scottsdale Couple Nearly Scammed out of Thousands Saved by Store Clerk A hero clerk at a CVS store stopped a scam in progress when she intervened as an elderly couple were … Continue reading →
Who was the only person to break all 10 commandments simultaneously? The answer is Moses, of course, when he threw the tablets containing the 10 commandments in anger on seeing the Israelites engaged in worshipping a golden calf. So what … Continue reading →