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It’s human nature to want to help others in need. And whenever possible, most people believe we should.
Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of generous Facebook users by targeting them via fake charity fundraising drives.
These scams take several forms, including the following: [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, June 1, 2023
• Q&A: What’s the best text editor app for Android?
• Why you should avoid ‘Quizzes’ on Facebook
• Review: Samsung T5 Portable 2TB USB 3.1 SSD
• Time-lapse video: Check out these awesome Northern Lights
Scams and hoaxes of all types pop up every day on Facebook, and some of them have a habit of rearing their ugly heads time and time again.
These recurring hoaxes are often more annoying than dangerous, but it’s still good to avoid them whenever possible.
I have received several messages over the past few days asking about the legitimacy of a recurring hoax that’s currently making the rounds again. [Read more…]
Hackers and scammers are having a bumper year in 2023, and phishing scams are becoming the driving force behind the tidal wave of cybercrime that is fooling even IT professionals.
Phishing scammers use a range of techniques to steal people’s credit card details and passwords, and victims end up losing their money and social standing or getting a malware infestation.
VPNs have recently become a must-have for people to stay private on the internet. But how effective is a VPN to protect you from phishing? [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, March 1, 2022
• How (and why) to clear the browser cache on your smartphone
• Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Red Lobster’ scam on Facebook
• Q&A: Is my computer’s RAM really running at half-speed?
• Technology is wonderful. Just be careful how you use it.
• Info about my photo / file recovery service