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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, July 12, 2024
• Here’s an easier way to scroll a web page
• Q&A: How do I remove my birth date from my Facebook profile?
• Q&A: Can I have Windows start up with one specific folder already open?
• Guess what? Earth isn’t the only planet that has Auroras.
• July’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Polar Pacer Pro – Advanced GPS Running Watch
Have you ever had your Facebook account taken over by a hacker?
Or have you ever forgotten your Facebook password and had to use Facebook’s “Account Recovery” tools to get back into your account?
If so, you probably know just how difficult it can be to regain control of your own Facebook account once it has been hacked or you have forgotten your login info.
If you’ve been using Facebook for more than five minutes you’re probably well aware that hackers and scammers love targeting Facebook users with all kinds of fraudulent activities.
I’m sure you’ve seen an occasional “Yikes – I’ve been hacked!” post pop up in your newsfeed. In fact, you probably see them on a regular basis.
The thing is, many of the folks who believe their Facebook account has been “hacked” weren’t really hacked at all. Their accounts have actually been “cloned” – and the difference is extremely important.
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, June 9, 2024
• Plan ahead for reporting a lost or stolen credit/debit card
• Scam alert: Don’t fall for this irritating Facebook Privacy hoax
• This clock is perfect for people with memory loss issues
• Q&A: Why do some bricks have holes in them but others don’t?
• June’s Tech Tips Giveaway: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC 1500VA/1000W Sinewave UPS System
As you probably know, scams of various types are ubiquitous on social media (here’s looking at you, Facebook).
Some scams run their course and are never seen again, but most just seem to pop up every now and then.
One of those recurring “pop-up scams” is a lottery scam targeting people who enjoy playing the Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state lotteries that frequently advertise massive prize payouts for the winners. [Read more…]