The 21 Worst Scams on the Internet – 2015
Let’s not beat around the bush, here. We love the Internet and how it is revolutionizing shopping (among other things). But, as with most of life, some of the best things also have a dark … Read more →
Scams and Consumer Alerts
Warnings about scams, misleading offers and products that target San Diego consumers, with tips on how to spot them and protect your money.
SCAM ALERT: Memory Healer is Your Money Stealer
If you remember just one thing, please let it be that the so-called “Memory Healer Program” — just like so many of the schemes targeted to people who are concerned about memory-loss caused by dementia … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Avoiding ‘Brain Stimulator’ Scam A No-Brainer
This one is really a no-brainer — just avoid “The Brain Stimulator Method” It’s the name of given to a slick e-mail based advertisement floating around the Net supposedly authored by a Dr. Richard Humphrey. … Read more →
ALERT: “Restore My Blood Sugar” Scam
OMG! If “Restore My Vision, Today” wasn’t too saccharine for you, then your blood pressure will spike if you subject yourself to “Restore My Blood Sugar Now“. This newest scam, no doubt related to the … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Restore My Vision, Today and Keep Your Money in Your Wallet
“Restore My Vision, Today?” That’s the name of a slick e-mail based advertisement floating around the Net supposedly authored by Dr. Samantha Pearson based upon a “controversial” regimen developed by a Dr. Sen. The emails … Read more →
ALERT: Mattress Warranty Stain Scam Uncovered
You’ve owned your spring-constructed mattress for a few years and it is beginning to sag. “No worries,” you think to yourself. You are comforted by the 20-year warranty that came with the mattress — but … Read more →