In an uncertain economy, we tend to be more vulnerable, and as promising opportunities present themselves- like a seemingly easy and well-paying work at home job, a congratulatory letter for a monetary reward, or a too good to be true government grant, it’s easy to fall victim. Nearly 1/3 of adults have been approached by [...]
Your iPhone may not be as safe as you think…hackers have found ways to make calls, steal data, send text messages and basically control all of the functions on your phone by simply sending a series of SMS messages. There have been very few attacks on Apple computers, but experts say that will soon change [...]
Attorney General Tom Corbett is urging PA consumers to shop carefully when considering products or services advertised as being “energy efficient,” and to thoroughly review claims about financial savings or tax benefits related to certain purchases or home improvements. Those who are considering home improvement projects like the replacement of windows and doors, or other [...]
PA’s Attorney General, along with 40 other states, has reached a $9.75 million consumer protection settlement with TJX Companies, Inc- the parent company for T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. The investigation was triggered by the biggest computer security breach ever reported- everytime someone swiped a credit or debit card, their information was funneled directly to [...]
Cyber-criminals may target computers this week by taking advantage of a newly discovered vulnerability in Adobe’s ubiquitous Flash video player and Acrobat Reader. Since earlier this month, schemers have been e-mailing PDF files with corrupted files and hacking into websites to implant them. The number of attacks is expected to soar this week as Adobe [...]
According to government officials, many con artists are eager to take advantage of the “Cash for Clunkers” program- at the consumer’s expense. Several websites popped up last month after the bill was signed, as details were still being worked out and interested consumers were confused as to how to reap the benefits of the initiative. [...]
Authorities are warning residents in Runnemede, NJ of a scam in which a person posing as a jury coordinator will call a household and trick them into disclosing personal information about themselves. Officials advise residents to visit these sites for more information:
Everyone is looking for a way to look better on the beach- beware of ads touting “free” trial offers for Acai Berry Weight Loss Products. The Better Business Bureau says they’re common on Facebook and MySpace. The problem is, the consumer agrees to pay for shipping, but then they end up paying $87 a month for [...]
Attorney General Anne Milgram announced two new lawsuits charging a total of 10 individual and corporate defendants with selling bogus loan modification services to distressed homeowners. She is urging any member of the public who has been a victim of mortgage-related fraud to report it by calling the Division of Consumer Affairs. New Jersey residents [...]
