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Well, here we go again with yet another round of a very irritating Facebook hoax.
Once again, this particular hoax is being spread via Messenger, and as usual lots of folks are falling for it.
The hoax message varies a bit, but it typically reads something like this: [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, April 1, 2023
• Beware scammers asking for gift cards
• Add a Group Policy Editor to any version of Windows
• Scam alert: Don’t fall for the ‘Hi-Jacked’ hoax on Facebook
• Video: Chelsea and Grace Constable performing “Jerry’s Breakdown”
Do you use Facebook on a laptop or desktop computer?
If so, you’re probably familiar with one or more of these common annoyances:
All of these annoyances (and many more) have irritated me at one time or another, and I’m guessing they’ve irritated you as well. [Read more…]
The scammers never seem to take a break from Facebook, and right now they’re targeting folks who enjoy eating at Buffalo Wild Wings.
This is simply a new take on the ubiquitous “free gift card” scams that are always popping up on Facebook.
There are several variations of this scam going around, but all the ones I’ve seen are claiming that Buffalo Wild Wings will give you a coupon good for 50 free wings simply for sharing and commenting on that Facebook post. [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, March 4, 2023
• How to recover a photo you accidentally deleted from your iPhone
• How (and why) to hide your Facebook ‘Friends List’ from the public
• Scam alert: Beware the ‘You’ll get a second one free scam’
• Technology is wonderful. Just be careful how you use it.