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Warning: Beware these 7 dangerous and irritating recurring scams

Posted on December 18, 2023

Nary a day goes by when I don’t receive fraudulent emails in my inbox and see one scam post after another hit my Facebook Newsfeed.

And unfortunately, there are plenty of dangerous scams taking place in the offline world as well.

It seems that the scammers are getting more sophisticated every day, and more people are falling for their treachery as a result.

That’s why I thought I’d take this opportunity to tell you about some of the most insidious scams that seem to keep popping up at various times.  [Read more…]

Sunday, December 10, 2023 – This is my single best Facebook security tip – 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card

Posted on December 10, 2023

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, December 10, 2023

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• This is my single best Facebook security tip 

• 3 great ways to send someone an Amazon Gift Card

• Q&A: Can spilling something on a keyboard damage the entire computer?

• Check out this incredible time-lapse video of the night sky and the Milky Way

• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer

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Scam alert: Beware these dangerous Social Security related scams

Posted on November 9, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

Regular readers of this blog know how much I detest scammers and malicious hoaxsters.

That’s why I try my best to warn you ASAP every time a new scam or hoax starts making the rounds.

While they are all absolutely awful, the scams I hate the most are the ones that target the most vulnerable among us.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023 – How to give your phone a temporary ‘burner’ number – Quickly check the balance on most any gift card

Posted on June 22, 2023

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, June 22, 2023

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• How to give your phone a temporary ‘burner’ number

• How to quickly check the balance on most any gift card

• Q&A: Will Messenger notify the sender if I screenshot his message?

• Nostalgic video: When the ‘Dial Telephone’ Came to Town

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Thursday, April 20, 2023 – Beware fake purchase receipts that arrive in your email – Scam alert: Ignore this very irritating Messenger hoax

Posted on April 20, 2023

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, April 20, 2023

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Beware fake purchase receipts that arrive in your email

• Scam alert: Ignore this very irritating Messenger hoax

• Q&A: How do I check my gift card balance on Amazon?

• 11 year old (at the time) Sierra Hull performs at the Grand Ole Opry

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