Hours after I received a call from the shady "Card Services" I got another one from the "Warranty Services" scam - originating from Platino Interpr at (909) 691-9149. I was fortunate to be able to record enough of the call so you can hear how they train their operators to avoid telling you exactly who they are. There is no question their calls are designed to fool you into … [Read more...]
Consumer Services the new Card Services Scam
While working on our news section of the site I received yet another automated telemarketing call with the same woman's voice, telling me this was my final notice in order to lower my interest rates. How I wished this was the final call, this time from Daytona Beach, Florida at (386) 767-8027. However, the person who picked up to finagle me into a can't lose deal was calling on … [Read more...]
MTA Says NYC Can Afford to Waste Tax Dollars
A complaint to the MTA about the absurd $4+ million renaming of the Triborough Bridge returned a shocking email admission from MTA officials. In their arrogance, the MTA (Manhattan Transit Authority) put in writing what all of us fear - our officials do not believe they need to stop their own reckless spending of our tax dollars in pursuit of their own personal and political … [Read more...]
Warranty Services – Phone Scam & Fraud Alert
Today I received a call from "Warranty Services" from the number (303) 749-9642 that was a shocker - lies, misrepresentations, glib talking, pressure sales and a shocking ending. I think every U.S. citizen has been plagued by at least a dozen calls a month from shady sounding companies like "Warranty Services" or "Card Services" - or some other generic name. This slick scam … [Read more...]
The Law Blog Returns
The Law Blog has finally returned! I'll be updating this regularly as we make progress. This week we were able to add 10 more guides and we'll try to add more, at least 5 per week. … [Read more...]