Publications by Eric Niewoehner
Previously I took a close look at another invite scam based on the use of Punchbowl as a cover. The mystery invite is a similar scam, using near identical techniques. But the psychology is different. The Message As you can see, the message is vague. Nothing specific. It is designed to get your attention and…
I never heard of “Punchbowl” until last August when I received a notification to my G-Mail account that my cousin had a special event. So why did I think this was a scam? The Message As always, I start with the message. I must admit that at first glance it is a good one. But…
I had finished writing this piece when the latest blow-up over the Clinton e-mails grabbed the headlines. I’ll speak on that later because what I wrote below pertains to them as much as to you. Needless to say, whether you are Sarah Palin or Hillary Clinton, how you handle e-mail has significant repercussions.