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Fun with a tech support scammer

Posted on January 10, 2020January 3, 2020 by cynmackley

I have fun messing with a tech support scammer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged Microsoft scam, scam, security, tech support scam, Windows scamLeave a comment

Don’t let this phishing attack hook you

Posted on August 11, 2019July 18, 2019 by cynmackley

Don't let this phishing attack hook you. How crooks use fear to convince you to click.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, malware, Phishing, scam, spamLeave a comment

Possible PayPal scam

Posted on July 3, 2019June 28, 2019 by cynmackley

Is it safe to click on this alert? We break down what you should do next.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, PayPal, pshishing, scam, securityLeave a comment

Check out this blackmail spam

Posted on February 16, 2019January 31, 2019 by cynmackley

We break down a blackmail email scam that might be funny if so many people weren't falling for it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged blackmail scam, email headers, ransomware scam, scam1 Comment

Anatomy of a Facebook fraud

Posted on October 27, 2018October 10, 2018 by cynmackley

Are your friends falling for this Ellen Facebook fake? How to protect yourself.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged contest scam, cybersecurity, ellen, ellen degeneres, facebook, scam, securityLeave a comment

FBI Warns: Online crooks targeting your direct deposit

Posted on October 5, 2018September 23, 2018 by cynmackley

An FBI warning about a scam targeting your paycheck. Learn how to protect yourself.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged bank scam, direct deposit scam, email scam, FBI, scam, securityLeave a comment

Watch Out For This Convincing Fake

Posted on March 7, 2017 by cynmackley

A convincing fake Microsoft notice is enough to make anyone look twice. We show you what to look out for.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged fraud, microsoft, outlook, outlook.com, quick tip, scam, security fraud1 Comment

New Year! New Version Of An Old Scam

Posted on January 11, 2017 by cynmackley

A new Facebook scam with a familiar theme is making the rounds.

Posted in Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, forwards, scam, sharing, social media1 Comment

How Do I Open These Links?

Posted on January 5, 2017 by cynmackley

Whew! That was a close one. We steer a reader clear of some suspicious links.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged app needed, email, http error, links, missing app, opening links in email, ransomware, scam, spam2 Comments

Beware Of This Noisy Scam

Posted on October 21, 2016 by cynmackley

Crooks have a net tactic to trick you into falling for their tech support scams! What to look out for.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged internet safety, scam, security scams, tech support scam, virus pop-up7 Comments

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