Elliott Greenblott
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- 7
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- Sep 26, 2026
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- Jul 13, 2026
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(+) The 'homicide' and 'suicide' of scamming (opens the original)
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There are two constants in the world of scams: most of the information about you is available online, and scammers do not discriminate. To these, I add that victimization is the result of what I call “homicide and suicide!” “Homicide” here means purposeful criminal activity seeking to collect your information and separate you from your money and property. “Suicide,” as used here, involves how and why we contribute to criminal success. Combatting “homicide” requires constant vigilance and basic p
The 'homicide' and 'suicide' of scamming (opens the original)
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There are two constants in the world of scams: most of the information about you is available online, and scammers do not discriminate. To these, I add that victimization is the result of what I call âhomicide and suicide!â âHomicideâ here means purposeful criminal activity seeking to collect your information and separate you from your money and property. âSuicide,â as used here, involves how and why we contribute to criminal success. Combatting âhomicideâ requires constant vigil
Myths and realities relating to fraud and scams (opens the original)
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The world of fraud and scams is full of myths and realities! Here are some of the most common. Myth No. 1: Iâm educated, so Iâm too smart to be scammed! Reality: Nobody is too smart to be scammed. Numerous celebrities bear witness to this: Steven Spielberg, Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Anne Hathaway, Elie Wiesel, Billy Joel (and many more). Extensive research tells an interesting story. Criminals target educated people! The reason is logical; there is a direct correlation between level of ed
Fraud Watch by Elliott Greenblott: It's time for back-to-school scams (opens the original)
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Back to school! Back-to-school scams! Itâs a time of conflicting emotions: anticipation, anxiety, grief, joy, moodiness, relief, and trauma. For con artists, itâs a time of opportunity. Here are some of the areas where these criminals operate. Back-to-school shopping is complicated by real and perceived bargains. Retailers clear seasonal merchandise while promoting what is current and new. If you shop online, verify deals you see on social media and in pop-up ads before entering any informat
Don't get drawn in by back-to-school scammers (opens the original)
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Back to school! Back-to-school scams! Itâs a time of conflicting emotions: anticipation, anxiety, grief, joy, moodiness, relief and trauma. For con artists, itâs a time of opportunity. Here are some of the areas where these criminals operate. Back-to-school shopping is complicated by real and perceived bargains. Retailers clear seasonal merchandise while promoting what is current and new. If you shop online, verify deals you see on social media and in pop-up ads before entering any informati
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