Cashing This Could Cost You

Cashing This Could Cost You

A client called me this morning… he was heading to the bank. But he was concerned. He had just received a Cashiers Check Fedex’d to him. And the amount was more than he quoted. Apparently the person sending the check included extra for my client to babysit...
Remembering Y2K

Remembering Y2K

I sat intently listening to the speaker at the local networking club I was attending thinking, “why didn’t someone think about this when creating these computers”. And the more he tried to convince the audience this was some life altering event,...
Scammer Needs A Nap

Scammer Needs A Nap

Another day another Card Services scammer. Caller 1: Hello is this Mr Stafford? {Gets my name totally wrong} Me: Why yes it is. {Unfortunately the person calling me sounded like he hasn’t slept in 3 days. Every other word he paused to yawn.} Me: Does the little...
PECO Energy Low Rate Phone Scam

PECO Energy Low Rate Phone Scam

That call was electrifying…sort of. Good morning Sir, we would like to offer you a lower rate on your PECO Energy service. Me: Really, how so? Caller: Well, Sir if you can grab a pencil and piece of paper I will review and you can take notes. Me: What decade are...