Tag Archives: Internet Fraud

Where to Report Phishing Scams

Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing Attacks Typically, phishing involves an email purporting to be from some legitimate agency, like a bank, investment firm, lottery commission, or the IRS. These emails will request information, often directing the user to a bogus web site. Such sites in turn will resemble the agencies’ real web sites. That’s why it […]

Using the Better Business Bureau Online: Finding a Business You Can Trust

The Better Business Bureau is of course the number one place to get information on any business and their reputation, but the Better Business Bureau online can do so much more then what many people might expect. If you ever have a question, concern, or even a complaint about any business, or even a website […]

UMG Buyers Edge and UMG My Advisor Scam

My husband received quite a surprise when he opened his credit card statement and found two unauthorized charges for $19.95 each, one from UMG Buyers Edge and one from UMG My Advisor. He called the phone numbers listed beside the charges and was given a transaction number and a promise his account would be credited. […]