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Phishing

Scam Alerts From Readers

Posted on February 11, 2021January 31, 2021 by cynmackley
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Three phishing scams to watch out for. One may be the works attempt to trick folks yet.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged internet safety, Phishing, scams, securityLeave a comment

Password Reset Scam

Posted on January 13, 2021January 15, 2021 by cynmackley

A warning about a password reset scam. Don't fall for this phishing trick.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged Phishing, phone scams, quick tips, security, text scamsLeave a comment

Scam Spotter

Posted on November 17, 2020November 7, 2020 by cynmackley
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What's the one sure way to spot a phishing phone scam? I'll let you know.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged apple scams, Phishing, phishing scam, phone scams, scamsLeave a comment

McAfee’s Sneaky Move

Posted on November 15, 2020November 7, 2020 by cynmackley

McAfee's Sneaky Move - how a security company used a phishing technique to sell me something.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged mcafee, Phishing, scams, security6 Comments

2 New Phishing Scams

Posted on October 14, 2020October 1, 2020 by cynmackley

2 New Phishing Scams to watch out for. How scammers use fear to steal your cash.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, netflix scam, PayPal scam, Phishing, security1 Comment

Geek Squad Scam

Posted on October 11, 2020October 1, 2020 by cynmackley

This Geek Squad phishing scam aims to trick Best Buy customers out of their private information.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged best buy, email scam, geek squad, Phishing, scamLeave a comment

Unclaimed Package Scam

Posted on September 13, 2020August 29, 2020 by cynmackley

Don't fall for this unclaimed package scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged package scam, Phishing, phishing scams, text scams1 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

Don’t Take The Bait

Posted on July 29, 2020July 16, 2020 by cynmackley

Don't take the bait for this tricky email phishing scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail HelpTagged eBay, email security, PayPal, Phishing, scams, security2 Comments

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