The scam artists are everywhere!!

cousinlucky · 07-07-2015, 05:51 AM

Every now and then New York City sheds light upon a new scam used by thieves to trick people out of their money. A recent tale of folks being bilked out of $200.00 apiece for a round trip fare to ride the Staten Island ferry made headlines. ( The Staten Island ferry is free. ) I came across this list of criminals today and I'm passing it on to LQ members who might like it!!

http://listverse.com/2015/07/06/10-o...s-of-all-time/

rtmistler · 07-07-2015, 06:58 AM

"sheds light?"

How about "provides the perpetrators and the willing victims all in one convenient locale."

sundialsvcs · 07-07-2015, 10:41 AM

There was a scam artist operating out of the Tusayan (AZ) airport, near Grand Canyon, who was selling tickets to the elevator to the bottom.

mralk3 · 07-07-2015, 03:24 PM

If you are really worried about this sort of thing, the book to read is: Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking

You will never again be blind to such scams unless you choose to be.

John VV · 07-07-2015, 04:32 PM

i still like the one that calls and states they are with YOUR isp and that they have detected virus on your "Windows " computer

got one of those a few months back

Head_on_a_Stick · 07-07-2015, 04:42 PM

I'll tell you how to get rid of all the scam artists for a small fee

Keith Hedger · 07-07-2015, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Head_on_a_Stick

I'll tell you how to get rid of all the scam artists for a small fee

Lol ... Good one