ReversePhoneDirectory.com Guest Stars on Fox’s Touch

In a previous life, he was special Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) agent Jack Bauer in the Fox thriller, 24 . However in this life, actor Kiefer Sutherland plays Martin Bohm, a single father who connects with his emotionally challenged, but numerically gifted son to change the lives of people whose lives intersect according to pattern his son Jake has foreseen, on the new Fox series Touch.

In the second episode of the season, Jack — er Martin –needs to get information on a phone number that his son cryptically scrawls on to the palm of his hand. However, since Chloe O’Brian is no longer an alternative, Martin turns to the real world way of finding info information fast and free — enter reversephonedirectory.com!

Can You Beliebe This? Bieber Blunder Leads to Thousands of Unwanted Calls

Talk about famous phone faux pas! In recent news, teen heart throb (or nightmare — because there’s no middle ground — you’re either a Belieber, or you’re not a Belieber) Justin Bieber tweeted the message “Call me right now” with a 214 area code phone number. Though the tweet was ultimately deleted, and the last digit was omitted and instead included a “?”, Bieber fans spotted the post and within seconds it was retweeted over and over again. Fans began guessing at the last digit, and by the end of the night, a Dallas man had received over a thousand phone calls on the phone number that he’s held for over 20 years.

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Michigan Sheriff Warns Residents of Phone Scam Complaint

The Livingston County, Michigan Police Department is becoming more vigilant about warning the public of the presence of phone scams in the area. According to Sheriff Bob Bezotte, a recent call to County Commissioner Dave Domas prompted officials to research the occurrences of escalating phone scams. During the call, the scammer requested personal information including a social security number. Domas immediately reported it to the police and discovered the call originated in Pakistan and India.

Phone Scams Targeting Lee County Religious Organizations

Scam artists are notorious for preying upon people who are compassionate and those who value helping others. The criminals’ prime targets are grandparents, nonprofit organizations and religious affiliations. These types of scams put church affiliations in a tough predicament, On the one hand, helping people is their mission, yet they do not want to fall prey to a scam.

In Lee County, Florida, a scammer is targeting area churches posing as a man in desperate need of money to travel to see his dying child. Thankfully, many of the area churches were suspicious, but sadly, several churches provided the man with the funds.

Scams Targeting Tax Payers on the Rise

The Southeast of America is experiencing an alarming rise in the number of tax-related scams. According to Internal Revenue Officials, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” The IRS is referring to unscrupulous tax preparers who are conning taxpayers into unwarranted legal advice or charging exorbitant fees for activities that could be performed for free. “Most paid tax-return preparers provide honest and professional service, but there are some who engage in fraud and other illegal activities,” IRS spokesman Mark Green said.

“Unscrupulous promoters may deceive people into paying for advice on how to file false claims,” Green said. Other scammers are charging taxpayers for services they can acquire for free by the IRS or IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance partners. “And, in some cases, identity theft is involved,” Green said.

It Pays to Be Alert — Phone Scam Awareness Helps Courageous Raleigh Woman

Phone scam awareness is spreading across the globe and it has been instrumental in preventing the robbery of thousands of dollars. A Raleigh, North Carolina woman, Susan Johns, due to recent awareness, was able to spot a phone scam before it made her a victim.

Johns recalls viewing a NBC story about a woman who became a phone scam victim. Because of the story she became suspicious of a recent phone call to her house and credits the story and the courage of the victim with her victory. “If it hadn’t been for that really courageous lady, we probably would have picked up on it, but it made it more clear because of what she had gone through. If this helps someone else catch them, and say ‘oh, this isn’t right,’ then, Amen. Praise God,” she said.

Craigslist and Online Scams Gaining Ground in Wichita

Craigslist scams are not new to the world, but they are becoming even harder to detect. Years ago, unsuspecting victims would wire money to criminals who promised to ship their newly-bought items. Presently, these types of scams rarely manifest since people are catching on to scammers’ tactics.

The newest scams were unc these overed by a warning from the Better Business Bureau. According to the BBB, Craigslist scam artists are not only intent on stealing your money, but also your identity. Residents of Wichita, Kansas were recently targeted in a slew of Craigslist scams targeting auto buyers, renters and job seekers. Their personal and financial information was compromised.

In an attempt to thwart scams, the BBB suggests you adhere to the following guidelines when using Craigslist or similar sites:

New Phone Scam Reveals Man Posing as BBB Representative

In the past, we have heard of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warning consumers about phone scams, but this incident is the first of its kind. Apparently, the Saskatchewan BBB has received reports of a scam artist calling local residents posing as an employee of the organization.

Pat Heffernan, executive director of the BBB, was contacted by a woman who took a call from a man claiming to represent the Better Business Bureau. The man on the call identified himself as “Joshua”. The man stated that he was currently involved in an investigation on prior credit card transactions and asked for the woman’s credit card information. He pressured her by threatening penalties if she did not comply.

Hackers May Have Ability to Unlock Car Doors Via SMS

From finding our car keys to helping us find our way home, smartphones have revolutionized the way we live. Sadly, new technological advances bring with them thieves who are ready to capitalize on a new opportunity.

Phone scams have taken on a new identity; tech-savvy criminals are finding ways to hack into applications from mobile phones and wireless devices. These crimes are happening right under the noses of those who own these gadgets.

The newest applications allow users to start their vehicles from a remote location. The OnStar RemoteLink app is currently used by car owners to start late-model GM, BMW and Mercedes vehicles. Recent news from computer security teams who were assembled to test the security of these devices has suggested that users are vulnerable to hacks.

Advertising Phone Scams Take Money From Local Schools

Summer and fall are the ideal times of year for scammers to devise new crimes to target back to school children and parents. Criminals are unfortunately smart and savvy and during the hardest times, they often devise the worst crimes.

Today’s warning comes from Melbourne High athletic director Fred Keeney. He is advising residents of the local area to watch their wallets due to the discovery of some phone scams.