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Sure signs you’re dealing with a romance scammer

Posted on December 3, 2023November 20, 2023 by cynmackley
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Romance scammers are everywhere these days. Here are 7 sure signs that you're dealing with one.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Facebook, Social MediaTagged how can I tell if I'm being scammed, online scams, romance scam videos, romance scams, scamfish, scammersLeave a comment

Tech Term – Catfish

Posted on December 2, 2023November 20, 2023 by cynmackley
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I'll bet you've heard the term "catfish" used in connection with certainly deceptive online behavior. In case you weren't sure what it means, here's a quick explanation

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, FacebookTagged catfishing, online scams, scammers, sextortion, understanding catfishLeave a comment

These messages are driving Facebook users up the wall

Posted on November 25, 2023November 11, 2023 by cynmackley
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I'm going to put the spotlight on some Facebook messages that are driving users up the wall!

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Security HelpTagged facebook, Facebook page scam, restricted facebook page scam, suspended page scamLeave a comment

Why This Facebook Post is a Fraud

Posted on November 19, 2023November 6, 2023 by cynmackley
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A friend of mine shared this post to alert her friends that it was a big old fake and I thought I would share it with you as well. It claims that if you type the @ symbol in the comments and click to highlight, you'll see who's always checking your profile.

Posted in FacebookTagged facebook, facebook scams, social mediaLeave a comment

5 reasons to give up social media (and 3 reasons to stick with it)

Posted on November 5, 2023October 23, 2023 by cynmackley
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These days it seems like everyone is on social media, especially young people. Some people seem to be preoccupied with is 24/7. But now, some people are going against the trend and giving up social media for a few weeks, months, or even for good.

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged facebook, giving up social media, social media1 Comment

Will people ever stop sharing this scam?

Posted on November 5, 2023October 23, 2023 by cynmackley
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I've alerted my readers over and over and over again about these lost dog scams the fakers keep posting over and over again in groups. These could be neighborhood groups, for sale groups, for rent groups, or any other online community.

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Security HelpTagged facebook scams, lost dog scam, scamsLeave a comment

Public vs. Private

Posted on October 7, 2023September 30, 2023 by cynmackley
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Today, I want to talk about what to post publicly on Facebook and what to save for a private message. It's essential to be mindful of what we share online, as it can have an impact on our personal and professional lives.

Posted in Facebook, Social MediaTagged facebook, public vs. private, social mediaLeave a comment

The Facebook Scam That Will Not Die

Posted on September 23, 2023September 15, 2023 by cynmackley
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There's a scam that shows up in my Facebook feed EVERY DANG DAY. I see it shared by friends and relatives time and time again. No matter how many times myself and others warn people about it, they still don't seem to catch on and they continue to help scammers out.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Social MediaTagged facebook, facebook group scams, missing person scams, social mediaLeave a comment

Kids on social media? Follow these 10 rules

Posted on September 17, 2023September 5, 2023 by cynmackley

Kids on social media? Follow these 10 rules.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged kids and social media, online safety, protecting kids online, rules for social media safety, social mediaLeave a comment

Kids and social media

Posted on September 16, 2023September 4, 2023 by cynmackley

How young is too young for social media?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged facebook, instagram, kids, SnapChat, social media, twitter2 Comments

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