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Scam alert: Beware this dangerous Covid-19 related email scam

Posted on December 1, 2020

As you surely know, there’s a dangerous virus making the rounds at the moment that has the entire world on edge.

This one is a real virus, not the digital kind that we’re all so familiar with these days.

This new “Coronavirus” has proven to spread quickly, and unfortunately it can be fatal in older patients and patients that have one or more underlying medical conditions.

Luckily, there are several things you can do to help prevent you and/or your loved ones from catching this virus: [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Your friend wants to connect with you’ Messenger scam

Posted on November 15, 2020

As you probably know, Facebook is a favorite playground for scammers and hoaxsters.

It seems like a new scam or hoax pops up on a daily basis while others seem to come and go like the tides.

Right now a very dangerous recurring scam is once again targeting Facebook Messenger users.

The actual scams being perpetrated vary quite a bit but most of them typically work something like this:  [Read more…]

Scam alert: Don’t fall for the irritating ‘Busy Servers’ Messenger hoax

Posted on November 2, 2020

Well, the scammers and hoaxsters never seem to take a break from Facebook and it’s companion Messenger app. It seems like a new one starts making the rounds virtually every day.

The latest hoax to come to my attention is being spread primarily by Messenger.

The text of the hoax messages vary, but they usually read something like this: [Read more…]

Scam alert: Dangerous new Android malware puts your bank account at risk

Posted on October 9, 2020

As you probably know, Android devices have become a huge target for hackers and scammers due to the massive number of Android devices that are begin used today.

Unfortunately, there’s a new form of Android malware that potentially puts the bank accounts of every Android user at risk.

[Read more…]

Q&A: How do I remove a virus from my iPhone?

Posted on October 4, 2020

Question from Carol.:  A few days ago my iPhone started telling me my phone has a virus every time I open Safari.

The warning message says I need to call Apple at the number it listed and ask them to remove the virus for me.

When I called the number the woman I spoke to asked for my credit card number right off the bat.

I really need to get this virus removed but I don’t like giving my credit card number out like that.

Is there any way for me to remove the virus myself or will I have to pay Apple to remove it for me?

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

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