Posts tagged scam

• Grandparent Scam Gains Popularity, Robs Elderly of Thousands of Dollars

  David Mittleman | April 12, 2012 1:05 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  You may have heard of the dubious grandparent scam that gained popularity a few years ago. Callers scam the elderly by calling and pretending to be a grandchild that has been arrested in another...

• Fake Pharmaceutical Companies Sell Cancer Drugs at 100 Times Their Cost

  David Mittleman | March 23, 2012 8:39 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  Lawmakers are investigating three pharmaceutical companies for selling cancer drugs at nearly 100 times their cost. Elijah Cummings, a Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government...

• Cyberthieves Hijacked 4 Million Computers in U.S. for Illegal Ad Scam

  David Mittleman | November 12, 2011 9:02 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Four international cyberthieves were recently caught in a massive scheme to bank in on Internet advertisements. According to officials, the Rove group, as they call themselves, hijacked at least 4...

• Be Wary of the Traffic Light Camera Scam

  David Mittleman | September 21, 2011 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  You've probably seen the cameras installed on street lights to catch drivers who run red lights. Like other drivers, if you've ever been caught running a red light by one of these cameras, you...

• Six Home Renovation Scams to Avoid

  David Mittleman | November 07, 2010 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  During these bad economic times, it's not uncommon for desperate people to take desperate meaures. While scam artists are nothing new, you definitely want to watch out for those too-good-to-be true...

• You're Fired: Business Student Brings Lawsuit Against Trump University

  David Mittleman | May 05, 2010 4:35 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  “You’re fired”—those famous words uttered by Donald Trump on The Apprentice. However, it appears that Trump is experiencing some heat of his own for some allegedly bad...

• Watch Out For The Top Five Medicare Prescription Scams

  David Mittleman | May 05, 2010 10:39 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit helps those on Medicare afford their brand name and generic medications, but scammers are also finding ways to benefit from the coverage. In fact, consumer...

• Want a Free Apple iPad? Don't Click on Facebook.

  David Mittleman | March 08, 2010 12:46 PM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  When Apple announced the release of its hot new personal computing device, the iPad, many consumers thrilled at the thought of getting their hands on one. Although the snazzy new tablet is an...

• Facebook scams: look out for free gift card offers

  Devon Glass | January 28, 2010 3:32 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Like millions of people out there, I have a Facebook page. I'm on it every day and I get requests to join various groups. I got a request today from a friend to join the Free $25 Starbucks Gift...

• Top Scams Aimed at Senior Citizens

  David Mittleman | December 23, 2009 10:00 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Unfortunately, scam artists are all too aware that seniors are easy targets. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, 25 million seniors were victims of fraud in 2008. Seniors are easy...