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Fake Chrome Alert

Posted on April 20, 2024April 7, 2024 by cynmackley

Don't fall for this tech support scam that looks like a browser error.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged browser error, chrome error, online scams, scam, tech support scam5 Comments

Another tech support scam to watch out for

Posted on April 7, 2024March 28, 2024 by cynmackley

I've got a warning about another tech support scam. Learn what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged fake tech support scam, Microsoft Edge scam, online scam, scam, tech support scamLeave a comment

Noisy, scary tech support scam

Posted on March 2, 2024February 19, 2024 by cynmackley

I go another round with the crooks behind a noisy, scary tech support scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged noisy scam, pop-ups, scam, tech support scam, windows, Windows scam5 Comments

Don’t Forget This Scam

Posted on February 24, 2024February 12, 2024 by cynmackley
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A reader has a warning about a scam phone call that promises a big payout.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged prize scams, publisher's clearing house scam, scam, Scam phone callLeave a comment

Beware this email scam

Posted on November 18, 2023November 6, 2023 by cynmackley
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This email scam claims there's a new version of Outlook you must update to but it's just a trick to steal your password.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email scam, outlook scam, password scam, scam, scammers1 Comment

Is your site safe?

Posted on November 5, 2023October 23, 2023 by cynmackley

Is your site safe? Why scam warning sometimes pop up in legitimate emails.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged email, email scam, scam, security, spam, white listLeave a comment

Don’t Fall For This Phishing Expedition

Posted on February 15, 2022February 5, 2022 by cynmackley
close up shot of paper money and numbers on a gray surface

This phishing email turned up in my inbox the other day. I needed to either confirm or unsubscribe to something. What it might be, isn't really specified.

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

Trust Me Folks, This Is A Scam

Posted on April 30, 2021April 21, 2021 by cynmackley
scam alert letting text on black background

know I've warned you about scams like this before, but folks just keep on sharing them.

Posted in Computer Terms, Facebook, Security Help, Social MediaTagged facebook, Facebook scam, malware, scamLeave a comment

Amazon Scam

Posted on February 17, 2021February 5, 2021 by cynmackley

A reader alerts us to another Amazon phishing scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email scam, phishing scams, scam1 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

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