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email scams

Readers Share Scam Stories

Posted on September 30, 2020September 9, 2020 by cynmackley

Readers share their own scam experiences. Learn what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email scams, phishing scams, scams, tech support scamsLeave a comment

Scammer Who Stole Millions Busted

Posted on September 8, 2020August 28, 2020 by cynmackley

Officials say he stole millions with his email scams, now he's been extradited from Africa to face justice in America.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Security HelpTagged email scams, online scams, Phishing, scams, securityLeave a comment

Your Phishing Advice

Posted on August 18, 2020July 30, 2020 by cynmackley

Readers share their best advice to avoid phishing scams.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, email scams, Phishing, phishing scams, scams1 Comment

Coronavirus Stimulus Check Scams

Posted on April 11, 2020April 7, 2020 by cynmackley

Scammers are after your stimulus check. What the IRS says you need to watch out for.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged coronavirus, covid-19, email scams, IRS scams, phone scams, scams, text scamsLeave a comment

Scam Coronavirus emails

Posted on March 24, 2020March 21, 2020 by cynmackley

Don't fall for these scam COVID-19 emails.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, In The News, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged coronavirus, covid-19, email scams, phishing scams, scamsLeave a comment

Social Security Scams on the rise

Posted on January 7, 2020January 2, 2020 by cynmackley

This Social Security scam is targeting seniors. Learn what to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged aarp, email scams, government imposter scams, phone scams, scams, social security scamLeave a comment

Frankfurt shut down by malware

Posted on December 31, 2019December 24, 2019 by cynmackley

Frankfurt shut down by malware - how a phishing email crippled a city.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email scams, emotet malware, frankfurt, frankfurt shut down by malware, malware, Phishing, phishing scams, scamsLeave a comment

This makes me suspicious

Posted on October 8, 2019October 4, 2019 by cynmackley

We vet an suspicious-looking email about iCloud storage. Is it a phishing scam?

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, iOS, Mac OS, Security HelpTagged apple phishing scam, email scams, icloud notice, icloud phishing scam, mac phishing scam, phishing scams, securityLeave a comment

Tricky phone scam

Posted on September 14, 2019September 1, 2019 by cynmackley

Find out about a new twist on an old scam that caused one woman to empty her bank account.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, UncategorizedTagged email scams, phishing scams, phone scams, scams, virus protection scamsLeave a comment

DNA scams target seniors

Posted on August 27, 2019August 1, 2019 by cynmackley

A new DNA scam is targeting seniors. What to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged dna scams, email scams, facebook scams, phone scams, scamsLeave a comment

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