Beware of Scams : Adirondack Community News

Adirondack Community News

• Feb. 21, 2006 - Beware of Scams

I've been receiving some telemarketing calls and one I must let all know. This morning I received a call from 206-415-8614. This call is a recording (just to waste your time) and should not be answered. Answering will only tell the machine your phone number is valid and call it again later.

Another scam is known as the "Joe Anderson" email. This email incorporates personalization and is written in a way to make you think a human had actually typed the sentences and requested a response. Unfortunately, if you reply, it is only validating your email address and you will get more spam. Ever heard about the Nigerian email scams that are "obvious" scams (Send me money so I'll be able to send you money type of scam) when you read them? This one's better. Beware.

If you know of any other scams, spams, or phoney schemes, let us know!

Comments (0) :: Post A Comment! :: Permanent Link

Write a Comment

Your Name:

RealTown Members: Click here to login

Your E-Mail:

Your Website:

Subject:

Your Comment:

Notifications:

Notify me by email when new comments have been posted to this entry.

Privacy:

Private Comment - Do not publish this comment to the public.

Verification:

To verify that you are a human and not a script, please enter the verification word from the image into the box on the right.

Adirondack Community News is a presentation by Richard A. Yeager, Realtor®, e-PRO, RECS. This site has been created for all of us to enjoy. If you have any comments, ideas, suggestions, public news, etc., place them here. Ever wondered, but didn't ask? Here's the place to speak up.