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Tax Time Phishing Scams

Posted on March 25, 2023March 19, 2023 by cynmackley

Watch out for these tax scams targeting you through email and phone calls.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email scams, irs, IRS scams, phishing scams, phone scams, security, tax, tax scamsLeave a comment

Don’t be fooled by scary scammers!

Posted on July 28, 2022October 9, 2022 by cynmackley

Scams are getting scarier and more realistic. What to look out for.

Posted in Security Help, UncategorizedTagged grandparent scams, IRS scam, kidnapping scam, phone scams, scams2 Comments

You ought to complain to someone!

Posted on May 15, 2022May 8, 2022 by cynmackley

Sick of scams? We've got a one-stop shop for reporting crooks to the government.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged complaint assistant, email scams, FTC, online scams, phone scams, scams1 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

#1 way to spot a scam: It works every time

Posted on March 31, 2022March 20, 2022 by cynmackley

Is this phone call for real? The #1 way to know it's a scam.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged apple, icloud, phone scams, scams, using the internetLeave a comment

Look Out for CryptoCurrency Scams

Posted on January 19, 2022January 11, 2022 by cynmackley

You can't accuse scammers of not keeping up with the times. Their latest trick is asking victims to pay with cryptocurrency.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged cryptocurrency scam, phone scams, scamsLeave a comment

Reminder: Don’t fall for tax scams

Posted on January 13, 2022January 4, 2022 by cynmackley

What to do if a tax scammer contacts you.

Posted in In The News, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged email scams, irs, phone scams, scams, tax scam2 Comments

Five simple rules for spotting a scam

Posted on November 22, 2021October 25, 2021 by cynmackley

A new scam promises a refund for bad tech support. Don't fall for it.

Posted in Security Help, UncategorizedTagged cyber crime, email scams, phone scams, scams, securityLeave a comment

Police Warn of Sophisticated Phone Scam

Posted on November 6, 2021October 17, 2021 by cynmackley
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A warning about a sophisticated phone scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged phone scams, scams, streaming scams1 Comment

Beware of fake debt collectors

Posted on September 18, 2021September 3, 2021 by cynmackley

How phone scammers can con you into paying debts you don't even owe.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged data theft, fake debt collection, online scams, phantom debt collection, phone scams, privacyLeave a comment

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