PROTECTING YOURSELF

The Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision to create a nationwide “Do Not Call” list is certain to discourage many aggressive telemarketers – but not all. (See Don’t Call Us). Stockbrokers, particularly the shady variety who use telemarketing schemes to promote obscure companies and pump up the price of worthless stock, are unlikely to be deterred by the threat of an...

NASD WARNS OF ONLINE IDENTITY THEFT

Identity theft has been spreading at alarming proportions - and thieves continue to employ new schemes to obtain personal information about their victims. Their aim is to obtain names, addresses, Social Security numbers (SSN), bank or credit card account numbers without your knowledge, and use that information to commit crimes in your name.One of the newest and fastest growing...

Beware of Tsunami Scams

Across the world, millions of well-intentioned individuals are reaching into their pockets to help victims of the December 26, 2004 Tsunami.  Unfortunately, those charitable minded folks may find some unwelcome hands reaching for their wallets.As we have seen in the past – after other natural disasters and in the aftermath of 9/11 – there always seems to be people who...