Imagine that you just posted a review online, speaking out against someone or a company that legitimately mistreated or misled you. You obviously have every right to be displeased and to express yourself. But...
It's about that time again to show some love to all the dads around the world. Father's Day tends to be the tougher parent-holiday for me tackle, simply because men don't like flowers; they dig electronics. T...
Trying to figure out how to get rid of that recliner from the 90s? Post it on Craigslist. It's almost a guarantee that you will find someone out there who has a need for your junk. From an old motorcycle to ...
What have you bought lately?
When it comes to growing a business in 2012 and beyond, it’s almost a no-brainer that E-Commerce has to be a top priority, if not the absolute chief concern. With nearly $45 bil...
Walmart is one of the world’s leading retailers and ranked as the 18th largest public corporation in the world according to the Forbes Global 200 list. Walmart has over 8,000 stores in 15 different countries ...
Scammers are at it again taking advantage of the charitable organization's 'One Day Without Shoes' campaign and infecting computers with malware.
With its "One for One" policy of donating shoes to someon...
Hey Scambook readers! We've had a phenomenal response to our blog from last Friday on the fiasco about the Walmart gift card scam. We can't believe the number of complaints that have been submitted over the pas...
Smishing... What is that?
"Smishing" is the latest scam. Instead of getting an e-mail, you get a text message. The word is a combination of "SMS," for short message service, also known as text messaging, an...
Did you shop at Target during Black Friday 2013? If so, you may be at risk of credit and debit card fraud and identity theft. Target has just announced that hackers stole the private financial data for an estim...
IKEA has issued a massive recall of popular SMILA wall-mounted lamps.
In total, 23 million lamps are being recalled due to child-safety concerns. The recall comes after reports of babies being choked or stra...
Is antibacterial soap dangerous? The FDA has recently launched an investigation into this product most of us have in our homes. They're wondering if antibacterial soap benefits our health, if it's worth the cos...
Do you love saving tons of money on Black Friday deals every year when Thanksgiving rolls around? You're not alone. Much of the country loves to take advantage of the killer deals and crazy savings that often c...
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is a phenomenon that’s hard to ignore in the American retail landscape. Once Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to think about Christmas shopping – though, of course, in recent yea...
Are you the proud owner of an LG Smart TV? With the ability to connect to WiFi and browse Netflix, Hulu and YouTube, LG Smart TVs are a great way to watch TV -- but it turns out they're also collecting some of ...
Do you want to donate to a Philippines Typhoon relief aid charity? If news of the destruction rendered by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines has moved you to help, you’re not alone. Money is certainly desperatel...
At Scambook, we like to encourage a healthy degree of skepticism when it comes to herbal supplements, natural remedies, and unconventional cures. Companies selling "all natural" herbal supplements and diet pill...
Anyone who spends time on the Internet has seen these too-good-to-be-true ads: Get "this one weird trick" to reduce belly fat, cure diabetes or ADHD, or lower your utility bills with a secret tip "they" don't w...
The Scambook community has struck again. A national class action was recently filed against Stonebridge Benefit Services and its business partner, J.C. Penney. The class action complaint alleges that Ston...
If you use any of Google's services like Gmail, Google+, or YouTube, you could soon find your personal information used in advertisements for Google products. New changes to Google's user terms of service have ...