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It seems that hackers and scammers are willing to do virtually anything to steal control of your computer, your online accounts and your sensitive personal information these days.
The latest scam making the rounds takes advantage of our natural curiosity about what might have happened to the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. [Read more…]
If you’re a Facebook user you’re probably aware that scams hit your newsfeed literally on a daily basis. There really is a new one just about every day, and they seem to get more insidious all the time.
The latest scam to hit the Facebook world is the “Naked Friend” scam, and it works something like this: [Read more…]
It seems that the scammers of the world are working overtime these days in an effort to separate you from your money and steal your identity.
The latest scam making the rounds is targeted at users of the popular Netflix streaming video service. This ploy is apparently a part of a concerted effort among fraudsters to expand their pool of potential victims to users of mainstream online services.
The Netflix scam works something like this: [Read more…]
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Finding legit coupons for gadgets and electronics can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many websites and platforms claiming to offer discounts, it’s tough to know which ones are trustworthy.
Regular readers of my blogs and newsletters know that I prefer shopping at Amazon, and sure enough they offer coupons for many of the items sold there. A great place to start is the Amazon coupon page.
Luckily, there are reliable sources out there that can help you save money on your next tech purchase. This guide will walk you through the best places to find those legit coupons, ensuring you get the best deals without the hassle. [Read more…]
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By now you’re probably aware that Facebook and other popular social media sites are favorite playgrounds for the hackers and scammers of the world.
Unfortunately, those same miscreants are using Facebook’s hugely-popular Messenger app to perpetrate their evil deeds as well.
I’ve written about several dangerous Messenger-related scams and hoaxes in the past, and I’ll continue bringing you the information you need to avoid the new ones that will inevitably pop up in the future.
But today I want to tell you about a valuable resource that Facebook has created that can help you recognize many new scams the first time you see them pop up in your Messenger inbox.