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Question from Jamie: Hi. Just yesterday I tried to send someone I wasn’t “friends” with two pictures they had asked for. Facebook said if I wanted to have the message go directly into their message box, I had to pay a $1.00.
I also sent someone a link in a private message, and she could not take the link from her private message and put it to her site without paying. Is this Facebook really doing this or just another scam?
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Well, the year 2026 has arrived and I hope it turns out to be the best one ever for you.
As you know, hackers and scammers are busier than ever, always on the prowl for ways to steal your identity and separate you from your hard-earned money.
With that in mind, here are my recommended New Years Resolutions that can help protect you and your valuable assets (both tangible and otherwise) while you’re online: [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, May 19, 2024
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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, May 11, 2024
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