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Scam alert: Be wary of those “Watch out for this creep!” posts on Facebook

Posted on June 9, 2015

scamFacebook is a wonderful venue for sharing our thoughts, ideas and photos with our friends and loved ones, but it also has a very serious downside. It’s ridiculously easy for false information to spread like wildfire by “going viral”.

Just think of all the “Free Gift Card” and “Click and share to get Facebook to donate to this great cause” scams. We see them every day. And make no mistake about it, these are very serious scams.

But there’s another type of scam that routinely takes place on Facebook that is perhaps even worse. Some folks use Facebook to falsely accuse innocent people of crimes and infractions they didn’t commit.  [Read more…]

Sunday, February 20, 2022 – Always do this before buying any used iPhone – Easily convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook

Posted on February 20, 2022

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, February 20, 2022.

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Easily convert a Mac or Windows PC into a Chromebook

• Always do this before buying any used iPhone

• Scam alert: Beware this dangerous gift card scam

• How to automatically save 3 cents per gallon every time you buy gas at Walmart

• Info about my photo / file recovery service

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How to earn extra cash from home, using your own computer

Posted on October 16, 2021

“How YOU can make an extra $1,000 per month in your spare time, at home, using your own computer!”

We see headlines like this all the time, and most of us instantly associate them with scams and fraud. And truth be told, most of them are indeed just that.

But there are some legitimate work at home opportunities out there. The one I’m about to explain to you in detail is no scam, and the above headline describes it quite accurately.  [Read more…]

4 ways to safely shop online

Posted on October 10, 2021

It seems there’s another major online retailer getting hacked just about every other day, and many of those successful hacking jobs result in the theft of sensitive customer information and credit card details.

While it’s getting harder by the day to prevent hackers from stealing your identity and financial information, there’s one sure-fire way to prevent them from getting their hands on your credit card or debit card information…

Don’t use a credit card or debit card for online purchases!

Yes, it’s true that most internet retailers are set up to accept credit and debit cards by default, but there are indeed other ways to pay that won’t put your sensitive financial details at risk:  [Read more…]

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter – Saturday, July 3, 2021

Posted on July 3, 2021

Hello, and welcome…

This is your Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Saturday, July 3, 2021.

 

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Topics covered in this issue…

–Are you taking full advantage of your computer’s USB ports?

–Scam alert: Beware this dangerous ‘CVS Gift Card’ email scam

–Q&A: Can I retrieve my WiFi password from my router?

–Here’s a quick tip for making your Facebook account more secure

–The awesome value of time

 

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