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By now you’re probably aware of the many fake gift card scams that are making the rounds on the Internet.
Well, now a very dangerous semi-offline version of that scam is making the rounds nationwide here in the United States once again.
Email scams have been around almost as long as email itself, and the problem seems to be getting worse instead of better.
Add in all the scams that are constantly making the rounds on social media and it’s easy to see that fraud is a major problem in today’s connected world.
There’s a rather tempting email and social media scam that pops up every now and then, and unfortunately it’s making the rounds again right now. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, October 12, 2023
• Here’s an easy way to cast your PC screen to your TV
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous Walmart gift card scam
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The scammers just never seem to take a break from Facebook, and one of the most enticing scams of them all is making the rounds yet again.
It’s basically just a variation of the old “Free Gift Card” scam that pretty much stays viral on Facebook.
In a nutshell, the scam says Walmart is giving away free $250 gift cards to anyone who wants one. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, September 9, 2023
• How to remotely erase your lost or stolen smartphone
• Scam alert: Don’t fall for this dangerous ‘Apple Gift Card’ scam
• Q&A: Will ‘Email Paramedic’ really keep emails out of Gmail’s Promotions tab?
• Q&A: Why does metal feel cooler than wood?