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Sewing Machine Scam

Posted on March 19, 2023March 1, 2023 by cynmackley

A friend of mine shared this scam on social media recently. The post claimed that a well-known sewing machine company had a bunch of slightly blemished sewing machines that they were giving away to someone who shared the post.

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Security Help, Social MediaTagged facebook scams, scams, securityLeave a comment

Despicable Facebook Scam

Posted on January 30, 2023January 21, 2023 by cynmackley
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I've warned you recently that scammers are increasingly targeting groups with their garbage, and here's a fine example of their dirty work.

Posted in Computer Terms, FacebookTagged facebook, facebook group scams, facebook scams, missing persons scamsLeave a comment

A Couple of Facebook Scams

Posted on January 16, 2023January 8, 2023 by cynmackley
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We've got a couple of new twists on the same old Facebook scams.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Social MediaTagged facebook scams, scams, social media scamsLeave a comment

Watch out for this rental scam

Posted on December 11, 2022November 29, 2022 by cynmackley
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Watch out for this rental scam

Posted in Facebook, Security HelpTagged facebook scams, rental scams, scamsLeave a comment

Scam Alert! Fake Bank & Health Insurance Accounts

Posted on November 19, 2022November 9, 2022 by cynmackley
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Another day, another twist on Facebook scams. This one attempts to trick you into signing up for a fraudulent bank account or health insurance service.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged banking scams, facebook scams, go2bank scam, scamsLeave a comment

Don’t buy into this Facebook scam

Posted on October 3, 2022January 1, 2023 by cynmackley
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Another day, Another Facebook coupon scam. This one came in the form of a message from a relative. It claims that Kroger is giving way a $150 coupon to everyone.

Posted in Facebook, Security HelpTagged coupon scams, facebook scams, scams, social mediaLeave a comment

Nice try scammers

Posted on April 30, 2022April 16, 2022 by cynmackley

I've got the scoop on three new scams. What to look out for.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged contest scams, email scams, facebook scams, phone scams, scams, social security scamsLeave a comment

Beware this device-wrecking scam

Posted on January 9, 2020December 26, 2019 by cynmackley

A new year means a new coupon scam. What to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, facebook scams, Kroger, kroger scams, malware, social mediaLeave a comment

Facebook Fake Coupon #2375

Posted on December 13, 2019December 3, 2019 by cynmackley

Another day, another fake Facebook coupon. Learn what to look out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged coupon scams, facebook, facebook scams, fake coupons, social media scams, walmart coupon scamLeave a comment

Nice try, scammers

Posted on October 16, 2019October 18, 2019 by cynmackley

Scammers made a big slip-up when sending me fake friend requests. Check it out.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged facebook scams, fake facebook accounts, fake friend requests, fake friends, friend requests, online safety, scam friend requests, scams, social mediaLeave a comment

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