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Why you should ignore messages warning that your PC has outdated drivers

Posted on March 8, 2025

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Several people have messaged me recently asking about “driver update notices” that are popping up on their computers.

These messages are usually presented in pop-up windows or messages in the notifications area at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Regardless of how these messages show up, many of them are outright scams, and the ones that are legitimate are recommending a piece of software that you don’t need.

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Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘Walmart Customer Service’ scam

Posted on February 28, 2025

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Several readers have emailed me with reports of a new scam that appears to be spreading right now.

As is often the case, this scam is being spread via email and it’s targeting folks who shop online at Walmart’s website.

Here’s the text used in the fraudulent emails:  [Read more…]

How to check for skimming devices on ATMs and gas pumps

Posted on February 21, 2025

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There’s a very dangerous scam going full force right now that puts every penny in your bank account at immediate risk.

Scammers have been installing skimming devices on the card readers that are built into ATMs for years, and now they have branched out to the card readers on gas pumps.

Truth be told, there are probably skimmers in use on some of the gas pumps in your own town at this very minute.  [Read more…]

Scam Alert: Beware of fake confirmation emails for online purchases

Posted on February 17, 2025

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It seems like most everyone is shopping online these days, and truth be told, that’s a great thing for those who consider convenience to be their primary concern.

But that being said, you probably know that scammers are constantly coming out of the virtual woodwork to try to separate us from our hard-earned money. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware scammers impersonating you on Messenger

Posted on February 6, 2025

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Yet another Facebook-related scam is making the rounds, but this one isn’t being perpetrated on the Facebook website.

It’s actually taking place on Messenger app instead.

As Facebook scams go, this one is pretty simple but it’s also unusually widespread.

In a nutshell, the scam goes something like this…  [Read more…]

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