Are you finding it hard to get a job? What’s your biggest complaint? What about scams? Have you applied for positions that turned out to be nothing but money-losing business opportunities — or worse? I’d like to know.
If you have a job-related story, question or scam to share, email me at Asa@JustAskAsa.com today!
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All dressed up and no place to go - that’s the position that dozens of Westchester County students found themselves in when the bus they rented for their senior prom failed to arrive. Asa shares some good advice for prom goers and their parents, including the form of payment to use and how to check the safety record of the bus service. See more…
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A consumer alert for anybody who uses online dating websites. Asa Aarons took a look at a disturbing trend that involves criminals taking advantage of people who are looking for love online.
Law enforcement agencies report thousands of complaints a year, stemming from internet dating, and even faith-based websites are not immune. See more…
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Thieves disguised as friends in need of urgent help are sending out text messages that could help them steal your personal identity and your money. People around the country have received text messages from a “person” named Sara, asking “are you going to call or what?” Those who responded were connected to strangers.
Experts told Asa Aarons that the number originates from Rhode Island. If you return the call, it could be costly. “Basically they are trying to trick you into sending SMS messages to numbers that have charges, so money will trickle back to them,” explained Justin Cappos, a professor of computer science & engineering at NYU-Poly.
Customers who have responded to these messages should check their cell phone bills carefully - expensive texts and calls may be showing up soon.
Experts say that cell phones are an easy target because people tend to act impulsively when using them, and may miss certain details when looking at a small screen. Research in Motion, maker of BlackBerry phones, has already warned its users against responding to these messages. See more…
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Millions of subscribers to the popular website “LinkedIn” are finding that their private information is in danger of being leaked to strangers. Asa Aarons breaks down the latest on what many are calling a huge security breach. See more…
