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Don’t fall for these three fakes

Posted on November 23, 2019November 16, 2019 by cynmackley

I've got three Facebook scams you need to know about.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged cigarette scam, contest scam, costco scam, coupon scam, Facebook scam, hoaxes, jetblue scam, scams, social media, ticket scamLeave a comment

Don’t spread this Facebook hoax

Posted on March 10, 2019February 15, 2019 by cynmackley

We break down a Facebook Messenger hoax.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged email hoaxes, facebook, hoaxes, messenger, social media, using the internetLeave a comment

2 Easy Ways To Fact Check

Posted on June 5, 2017 by cynmackley

Don't share fake news on social media. Tips for fast fact-checking.

Posted in Computer Terms, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, fact-checking, fake news, hoaxes, social media, urban legendsLeave a comment

Fake News: Sites To Watch Out For

Posted on November 20, 2016 by cynmackley

Check out a list of sites researchers say you need to take with a grain of salt.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged facebook, fake news, hoaxes, news, Politics, satire, The Onion6 Comments

If You Fell For This Hoax – Change Your Password

Posted on October 1, 2016 by cynmackley

If you fell for this hoax, you need to change your passwords ASAP.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Social MediaTagged Brad Pitt, death hoax, facebook, hoaxes, malware, online scams, quick tip, securityLeave a comment

Think Before You Post

Posted on January 16, 2016 by cynmackley

A false online claim that could have been easily spotted. Here's why you should know better.

Posted in Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, hoaxes, social networks, urban legends8 Comments

How Do I Know If It’s True?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by cynmackley

Where can you look for the truth about Internet posts. We break it down.

Posted in Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, hoaxes, Hoaxslayer, scams, snopes, urban legends3 Comments

The 100-Year-Old Hoax

Posted on January 9, 2016 by cynmackley

We check out a hoax that's been making the rounds for nearly a hundred years. Have you ever fallen for it?

Posted in Quick Tips, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged hoaxes, Internet hoaxes, Neiman-Marcus cookie recipe, quick tips3 Comments

The Hoax You Keep Falling For

Posted on January 3, 2016 by cynmackley

It's the lie that people won't stop spreading. Why you should be careful what you share on social media.

Posted in Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, hoaxes, social media18 Comments

How Do I Know You Aren’t Making It Up?

Posted on October 17, 2015 by cynmackley

How to tell the difference between a hoax and the truth online.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged facebook, hoaxes, snopes, using the internet2 Comments

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