Christmas Scams
A CELL PHONE. Almost everyone has one, it only helps if it is charged and with you!
Keep emergency numbers logged into your phone, Insurance company, Roadside emergency services, House sitter, family members and coworkers
Enter ICE (In Case of Emergency) an acronym cell phone users can enter into their cell directory to identify a primary contact, such as next of kin for EMS or police to use in an emergency situation.
If you are traveling, log in the hotel and rental car numbers
Don't leave valuable items, gifts, or other items thieves may want, visible to people walking by your car. Store your valuables in the trunk of your car.
Never, ever leave your keys in your car while you quickly run into a store or to do some errand.
Be sure to close the windows and lock your car, even if you are only stopping for a few minutes.
Be aware that car thieves are very fast, it only takes a moment for them to steal your car.
Be aware of Holiday Parking Lot Scams, look for the parking lot peddler involves people driving parked in neighborhood malls displaying signs advertising very expensive, high quality equipment, jewelry, artwork and furniture for discount prices. You will be a victim of a scam! They have your cash, they are long gone before you realize that the stuff you bought is either defective, counterfeit or very low quality.
Be aware of the helpful drive that will help you back out of your parking place. SCAM is written all over this scenario, the helpful drive helps you back out of a parking space by waving you out, and then runs into your car himself or works with a partner who collides with you. In this way, they set you up for robbery or use the accident as a way of obtaining your personal information for later use. Be careful there are ruthless people out there.
Published by Cathy Pelekakis
Retiree from the Department of the Army, Procurement Analyst. Mother of one terrific son. Love to go to the movies, read books, work on the computer, gardening, my pets Samantha and Missy. I have been publ... View profile
Make Your Own Cell Phone CoverProtect your cell phone from scratches and mars by stitching a simple phone cover.- Headaches from Cell Phone Towers?Cell phone towers may be causing headaches, cancer, tumors, fatigue, and sleep problems.
- Laws Regulating Cell Phone Use While Driving Will Help Prevent Car Accidents, DeathsThis article deals with the limiting of cell phone use while driving. Various states already have such laws in place, as well as certain cities across the country.
- Feed Tribes: Where Cash Meets Cell PhoneWith the introduction of FEED services, consumers can now use a cell phone to pay for consumer products.
Cell Phone Tricks You Just Gotta Learn!I've used my cell-phone for many things, swatting flies and cracking open walnuts, but nothing compares to the what I know Now.
- Paid Survey Scams - Should Advertisers Be Responsible?
- 10 Tips on Your Business Being Prepared for the Holiday Season Sales
- Synchronica: A Stolen Cell Phone that Screams for Help
- We Can All Hear You Now! Cell Phone Etiquette
- Buyers Guide to Family Cell Phone Plan
- MetroPCS - $40 Unlimited Cell Phone Service?
- Cell Phone Accessories
5 Comments
Post a CommentMore great advice.
This is a good article. I've never heard of a couple of these scams so thanks for the warning.
Thank you for your informative and interesting article.
Very timely and well executed.
Isn't it sad that for many people, holidays are just another opportunity to rip people off? Great warnings here.