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Scam alert: Don’t fall for this dangerous ‘Confirmation Code’ scam

Posted on December 19, 2024

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Well, the Facebook scammers are at it again (as if they ever stop).

This time they’re out to take control of your Facebook account by tricking you into helping them change the password so they can log in to it.

I’ve received several requests for help from readers who had their accounts hijacked via this scam, and unfortunately there was nothing I could do to help in most of those situations.

As usual, there are several variations of this scam, but most of them go something like this:  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why should I trust the ‘Scam Alerts’ you post?

Posted on July 15, 2024

Question from [name withheld by request]: After reading your Blog about Facebook and all the scams and hackers you make me want to NOT like anything.

How do I know now what is to be trusted and what is a hack, scam, virus, computer killer, bank account wiper outer…

Heck dude you got me paranoid just even being on the danged computer now…thank you, but not really!!!

Why should I trust YOU?  [Read more…]

Friday, July 12, 2024 – Here’s an easier way to scroll a web page – How do I remove my birth date from my Facebook profile?

Posted on July 12, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, July 12, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• 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

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Warning: Don’t count on Facebook to help you reset your password!

Posted on June 20, 2024

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.

[Read more…]

Think your Facebook account was hacked? It probably wasn’t.

Posted on June 17, 2024

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.

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