I recently received a message from a reader asking if the “fix-all” programs that keeping popping up in ads on his computer will really help fix the issues he’s having with it.
Here is his message in full, followed by my response… [Read more…]
8 tips for safely banking and shopping online
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Banking and shopping online really can save you a bunch of time and money.
But unfortunately it can also put your financial information and your identity at risk of being stolen. [Read more…]
Scam Alert: Beware of fake confirmation emails for online purchases
Well, the Internet shopping era is here to stay, and more shoppers are now buying online than ever.
And in my opinion, all things considered, that’s a good thing.
But that being said, you should know that scammers are constantly coming out of the virtual woodwork to try to separate you from your hard-earned money. [Read more…]
Scam alert: Beware of ‘friends’ asking for help on Facebook
Facebook is one of the most visited websites on the Internet, and with over two billion registered users it’s a virtual gold mine for scam artists out to make an easy buck.
There are countless scams being perpetrated on Facebook at all times, but every now and then a particularly insidious one pops up.
The purpose of this post is to warn you about a scam that has cleaned out the bank accounts of at least three of my own Facebook friends.
How to check for skimming devices on ATMs and gas pumps
There’s a very dangerous scam going full force right now that puts every penny in your bank account at immediate risk.
Scammers have been installing skimming devices on the card readers that are built into ATMs for years, and now they have branched out to the card readers on gas pumps.
Truth be told, there are probably skimmers in use on some of the gas pumps in your own town at this very minute. [Read more…]
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