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Help! How do I stop a Facebook hacker?

Posted on June 29, 2024June 15, 2024 by cynmackley
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A reader wants help with a Facebook hacker. "My FB is hacked n someone sending friend request on my name, Can you help me?

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged cloned facebook account, facebook, hacked facebook account, scammersLeave a comment

Hack Attack – scammers sent me 1,000 emails

Posted on April 27, 2024April 18, 2024 by cynmackley
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I woke up in the middle of the night last week with a funny feeling. And for reasons, I can't explain I decided to check my email. Good thing, too. I had about 300 emails from various accounts requesting a password reset.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged hackers, multi-factor authentication, password attacks, scammers1 Comment

Sure signs you’re dealing with a romance scammer

Posted on December 3, 2023November 20, 2023 by cynmackley
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Romance scammers are everywhere these days. Here are 7 sure signs that you're dealing with one.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, Facebook, Social MediaTagged how can I tell if I'm being scammed, online scams, romance scam videos, romance scams, scamfish, scammersLeave a comment

Tech Term – Catfish

Posted on December 2, 2023November 20, 2023 by cynmackley
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I'll bet you've heard the term "catfish" used in connection with certainly deceptive online behavior. In case you weren't sure what it means, here's a quick explanation

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail Help, FacebookTagged catfishing, online scams, scammers, sextortion, understanding catfishLeave 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

Do not call basics

Posted on September 30, 2023September 23, 2023 by cynmackley

We break down the basics of the Do Not Call Registry.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged basics, do not call, do not call registry, Phone Security, scammersLeave a comment

Why does this Facebook faker keep trying?

Posted on August 13, 2023August 3, 2023 by cynmackley

Why do Facebook fakers keep trying and trying and trying?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social MediaTagged facebook, fake facebook accounts, fake friend request, online scams, scammers, social mediaLeave a comment

A frightening example of just how many credit card numbers are stolen

Posted on July 30, 2023July 21, 2023 by cynmackley
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I've had an incredibly annoying experience recently. Scammers have attempted to make thousands upon thousands purchases from this website with stolen credit card numbers.

Posted in Security HelpTagged credit card scams, scammers, security1 Comment

Phishing Attacks Jump 40%

Posted on July 15, 2023July 5, 2023 by cynmackley

Alarming news from security experts - they say phishing attacks have jumped 40% this year compared to last year.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged email scams, Phishing, scammersLeave a comment

Checking the source of an email

Posted on June 17, 2023June 3, 2023 by cynmackley

How to track down where an email is coming from.

Posted in Computer Terms, E-Mail HelpTagged check a message source, email, scammersLeave a comment

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