Tech Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Well, it’s another day, and that means yet another dangerous scam is making the rounds.
This scam is called the “This Account Has Been Hacked” scam, and it’s currently spreading like crazy via regular email.
Although there are very slight variations in the wording and the types of claims being made in the emails, the scam typically works like this: [Read more…]
As I explained in this post, rogue apps are the source of many of the problems that afflict Facebook users on a daily basis.
Well, there’s a very popular app that’s spreading like wildfire among Facebook users at the moment, and you should know that using it could well put your personal information at risk.
If you use Facebook you’re probably used to receiving cute and funny videos in instant messages. Truth be told, we all get them on a regular basis.
Dozens of videos land in my IM inbox every day, but I never click on any of them. And I strongly recommend that you avoid clicking on them as well.
Many of these seemingly harmless videos are actually quite dangerous because they have viruses attached to them. If you watch the video your computer with catch a virus. It can ruin your whole day. [Read more…]
Well, another extremely irritating “Friend Request” hoax is now making the rounds on Facebook.
Luckily, it’s very easy to avoid falling for this one.
All you have to do is ignore any messages you receive via Facebook Messenger, Chat or IM that read like this: [Read more…]
Well, it’s that time of year again. Lots of folks have gotten into the Christmas spirit and started looking for great deals on gift items.
Unfortunately, the scammers of the world are also getting into the Christmas spirit, and they’re hoping to take advantage of yours by scamming you out of a few bucks (or in this case some merchandise).
Unfortunately, the insidious “Secret Sisters Gift Exchange” scam is once again making the rounds on Facebook. [Read more…]
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