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Scam Alert: Don’t fall for the dangerous ‘Please Help Me’ Facebook scam

Posted on October 3, 2022

As you probably know, Facebook is a haven for crooks and scammers due to its massive 2+ billion world-wide user base.

An old Facebook scam that exploits the trust and love people have for their family members is once again making the rounds, and it’s easy to fall for this one if you aren’t careful.

There are subtle variations of the scam, but it typically works something like this:  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware fake package delivery notices that arrive in your email

Posted on September 28, 2022

If you do much shopping online you’re probably used to receiving emails letting you know that your orders have been shipped.

Many Internet retailers send out these emails as a courtesy to their customers. And they are indeed handy, especially when they contain the tracking number for an order you’ve placed.

Unfortunately, hackers and scammers are now sending out fake package delivery notices that could result in your login credentials for a retailer’s website being stolen and/or malware being downloaded onto your computer.

The scam typically works something like this:  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Domino’s is NOT giving away free pizzas just for sharing a Facebook post!

Posted on September 24, 2022

Free giveaway hoaxes are nothing new to Facebook, and several of the most annoying ones seem to pop up over and over again.

Unfortunately, one of the most enticing giveaway hoaxes ever is currently making the rounds yet again.

This one is being spread by unsuspecting users sharing a hoax Facebook post claiming that anyone that shares the post will receive a free large Domino’s pizza.

[Read more…]

Scam alert: Avoid this very dangerous ‘Flash Player Update’ scam

Posted on September 12, 2022

Adobe Flash was one of the world’s most widely used computer and web-based tools for decades.

In fact, if you had a Windows PC or a Mac you probably used Flash in one way or another every time you turned your computer on.

But there was a big problem with using Flash: The Flash platform itself was extremely insecure, and that made it a favorite tool of hackers as well as legitimate programmers.

[Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware scams offering a sweet deal on Internet service

Posted on September 3, 2022

New U.S. and state government programs aimed at expanding rural broadband Internet access have Internet Service Providers (ISPs) expanding into new areas, resulting in new high speed Internet options for rural consumers.

Of course that’s a good thing if you happen to live in an area where your only viable Internet options are satellite (and if you’re lucky, DSL).

After all, it’s always good when consumers are provided with real choices for higher quality service at a better price.

Unfortunately, as always happens in situations like this, these expanding Internet service options are being exploited by scammers looking to make a fast buck off as many innocent victims as they possibly can.  [Read more…]

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