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Q&A: How can I make someone’s Facebook posts show up in my Newsfeed again?

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Question from Connie:  Hi, Rick. I have a friend on Facebook that I’ve been friends with for a really long time (probably 10 years or more).

Her posts used to show up in my Newsfeed every time she posted something new but for the last several months they haven’t. The only way I can see her posts is to search for her name and visit her page.

Is there something I can do to make her posts start showing up in my Newsfeed again? She doesn’t post very often but when she does I really want to see them.  [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I remove my birthdate from Facebook?

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Question from Bridgette:  I hate how Facebook shows our birthdates to the entire world.

Can you tell me how to remove my birthdate from both the Facebook website and app?

I’ve repeatedly searched FB Help but cannot find anything anywhere that explains how to do it.

If you can help, you would be my hero!! Thanks much.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this very dangerous banking related scam

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As you probably know, scammers love using phishing emails to trick people into handing over their personal information and the login info for their online accounts.

The thing is, scammers are targeting potential victims via their cell phones too.

In fact, there’s a very dangerous text message phishing scam making the rounds again right now that’s snagging a lot of victims because it’s so easy to fall for.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this enticing 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 post says Walmart is giving away free $250 gift cards to anyone who wants one.  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘Ray-Ban Sunglasses Discount’ scam

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I’ve recently noticed a major increase in the number of scam posts claiming to offer Ray-Ban sunglasses at huge discounts, often at up to 90% off.

These Ray-Ban discount scams have been making the rounds for years, but typically just a few here and there at any given time.

But right now it seems they’re everywhere.

These Ray-Ban scams take many forms, but the most common one consists of a simple image similar to the one below: [Read more…]

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