The Truth About Telephone Scams

by Steve Weisman

Overview

This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Avoiding Scams (9780132333856) by Steve Weisman. Available in print and digital formats.

 

How to recognize telephone scams, prevent them, and stop them if you’re already being victimized.

 

Cramming is the term for unauthorized charges that appear on your telephone bill. These charges may be a one-time ripoff, or they may turn into a regular monthly dip into your wallet. Some key phrases to look for in your telephone bill to determine if you are being crammed are….

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780132658263
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	11/30/2010
Series:	FT Press Delivers Elements
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	15
File size:	209 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Steve Weisman hosts the nationally syndicated radio show A Touch of Grey, heard on more than 50 radio stations. He has been an award-winning talk show host and commentator for over 20 years. A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, he specializes in estate planning, probate, and elder law. He has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Curry College, and Boston University, and is now an adjunct faculty member at Bentley College. A legal editor and columnist for Talkers Magazine, he writes on legal matters for publications ranging from The Boston Globe to Playboy. Weisman has earned a Certificate of Merit from the American Bar Association for excellence in legal journalism, and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. His books include A Guide to Elder Planning and 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit.