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A while back I wrote a post warning about fake ads that are being published on Facebook.
Well, there’s a recurring fake ad offering to sell unclaimed Amazon packages at huge discounts making the rounds yet again. And unfortunately, lots of people are falling for it as usual.
Here’s a screenshot that shows what the fake ad looks like: [Read more…]
Email scams have been around almost as long as email itself, and the problem seems to be getting worse instead of better.
Add in all the scams that are constantly making the rounds on social media and it’s easy to see that fraud is a major problem in today’s connected world.
There’s a rather tempting email and social media scam that pops up every now and then, and unfortunately it’s making the rounds again right now. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, February 13, 2024
• Which auto-startup apps are slowing your PC down?
• Why posting ‘Check-Ins’ on Facebook is a really bad idea
• How to quickly save an image from a web page to your computer
• Technology is wonderful. Just be careful how you use it.
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, January 29, 2024
• Warning: Don’t share login codes from text messages with anyone
• Q&A: Why are my Internet download speeds so slow?
• Warning: Be careful about what you share with your Facebook friends
• Video: Flying over Japan
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, January 7, 2024
• Wondering how to migrate your data to a new iPhone?
• Scam alert: Beware scams offering a sweet deal on Internet service
• How to ‘unfriend’ someone on Facebook without really unfriending them
• Nostalgic video: When the ‘Dial Telephone’ Came to Town
• January’s Tech Tips Giveaway – Win this ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor