Category: Scams

  • A Brief Rant About Political Fundraising Emails

    Survey after survey tells us that large percentages of Americans on both sides of the political fence are tired of the established parties and want alternatives. A lot of this has to do with policy differences, legislative gridlock, political polarization, and the 24-hour news cycle. But I think it also has to do with spam,…

  • Scammer Spotting: Little Tips and Big Worries

    Online scams are a $500B annual “industry.” Here are a few ways to protect yourself from being the next victim. There’s a thin line between paranoia and sensible precaution. When it comes to online scams, it’s hard to see the line because it’s squiggly, jagged, dotted, and looks like the EKG of somebody on a…