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As you probably know, scammers love to target the customers of popular retail establishments by sending out fake “offers” in those company’s names.
The Lowes and Target scams (and several others) make the rounds at least once a year so most folks nowadays know to simply ignore them, but now another recurring retailer-related scam making the rounds once again.
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”
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, March 18, 2023
• Q&A: Should I get an iPad with the cellular option?
• Scam alert: Beware this ‘Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card’ scam
• How to back up (and restore) the Windows Registry
• Time-lapse video: The amazing Northern Lights
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 Sunday, May 29, 2022
• How to find most any Mac setting in seconds
• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘CVS Gift Card’ email scam
• Q&A: Can I retrieve my Wi-Fi password from my router?
• Why being late simply isn’t an option (for me)