Attention: Scambook users, if you potentially receive a phone call from someone claiming to work at Microsoft, HANG UP! Or have you received a call form them claiming they found a virus on your account? If so, ...
Are you receiving harassing phone calls from alleged "debt collectors"? Never took out a Payday loan? They've threatened saying there is a warrant out for your arrest? If you've answered YES to any of these...
Here at Scambook, we're always keeping our ear to the ground for scams affecting our users. But we're also on the lookout for other ways to help you guys out too. One such opportunity just came across our des...
Nobody likes robocalls. The Do Not Call List blocks many businesses from calling you on the phone during dinner, but most scammers and spammers simply ignore the list. They continue making billions of illegal r...
Approximately 750 million mobile phones in the world use something called a SIM card to store information. Unfortunately, this now means that close to 750 million mobile phones, all around the world, are at ris...
Thinking about upgrading to the new Apple iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S smartphone? If you're like many consumers, you might be waiting for your cell phone carrier contract to expire so you can take advantage of...
Ever receive a spam text message saying you've won a free iPhone, a free iPad or perhaps a free $1000 Target gift card? If you have, you're not alone. Just recently, a man was busted for sending more than 20 mi...
Shopping on eBay is great. Most would agree that getting a new car is great. But when those things happen on accident, it can definitely be a little troublesome. Turns out, that's exactly what happened to one u...
Ever wonder how to increase your smartphone's battery life? Whether you have an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Android phone or a Blackberry, you've probably drained your battery too quickly at one time or another.
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Most sales pitches are made on behalf of legitimate organizations offering genuine products and service, but many sales calls are frauds. There are ways to protect yourself.
General Information You ...
If you own a mobile phone, you have likely received unsolicited (or “SPAM”) text messages, which usually arrive in the form of an advertisement for a product or service unknown to you. Aside from the general a...
Researchers found that even when all data was disabled, AT&T reported data usage on the user's bill
Nearly 20 million Americans have data service for their iPhones or iPads through AT&T. Unfortunate...
Hate spoilers but love social media? For many fans, there's nothing worse than browsing Facebook or Twitter and accidentally reading about the Game of Thrones season finale before you've watched it.
But you ...
A new class action lawsuit is alleging that Viacom sent spam text messages to MTV viewers following the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The 2011 how was one of the biggest TV events that spring, attracting viewers...
Want to lower your monthly mobile phone bill? The best place to start is to end cramming.
Cramming is the term for small unauthorized charges that have been added to your phone bill by a third party.
Thes...
Most of us want constant connectivity, and if you live in New York, you're now one step closer! Many of us have dreamed that free, nationwide public WiFi might soon become a reality, and New York's Metropolitan...
Is your cell phone constantly ringing with spam calls? Fear not! Scambook has dug up some simple yet effective tips about how to block unwanted calls and prevent annoying telemarketing interruptions.
Althoug...
It's no secret that information sits at the heart of just about every war that's been fought over the the last 50 years. Data is everywherenow, as everyone's smartphone is essentially a very small, very portabl...
There's a lot to consider when you're choosing a new cell phone carrier and customer service is among the most important factors. If you're signing a two-year contract with a wireless provider like Verizon, AT&...
Nothing ruins a family dinner like an unwanted spam call. In fact, no one wants a robocall at any hour of the day; it’s frustrating to pick up the phone and be greeted by a recording. At least you can tell off ...
Now that the iPhone is available on T-Mobile, it's harder to see the differences between cell phone providers. Previously, carriers differentiated themselves by the mobile devices they offered. AT&T had the...