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T-Mobile launches scam fighting technology

Posted on January 29, 2019January 13, 2019 by cynmackley

T-Mobile launches scam fighting technology. Learn how it can block fake phone numbers.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged fake phone numbers, phone carriers, scam calls, scams, SHAKEN, spoofed numbers, STIR, T-Mobile2 Comments

Beware this grocery scam!

Posted on January 14, 2019December 31, 2018 by cynmackley

Beware this grocery scam! A new twist on an old Kroger scam.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Smartphones, Using The InternetTagged contest scams, coupon scams, facebook scams, kroger cams, scamsLeave a comment

Be careful what you share

Posted on January 10, 2019December 28, 2018 by cynmackley

Learn about the Facebook lie that caused a man to lose his job.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged facebook, false facebook posts, online lies, scams, using the internetLeave a comment

This scam looks real!

Posted on January 8, 2019December 28, 2018 by cynmackley

We check out a scam that looks like the real thing. Learn what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged norton, pop-ups, safety, scams, security, security scams, using the internet1 Comment

The scariest scam ever

Posted on January 1, 2019December 21, 2018 by cynmackley

The scariest scam ever targets millions. What to look out for.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged blackmail scams, extortion scams, scamsLeave a comment

Email scam alert

Posted on December 14, 2018November 19, 2018 by cynmackley

Look out for this email scam.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, scams, securityLeave a comment

Have you been compromised?

Posted on November 23, 2018October 30, 2018 by cynmackley

Make sure your account hasn't been hacked with Have I Been Pwned?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged cool sites, have I been pwned, online safety, scams, security, security breachLeave a comment

But seriously folks…

Posted on November 18, 2018October 29, 2018 by cynmackley

Why do people keep falling for these silly scams? I check out two new tricks that are not to be believed.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged celebrity scams, coupon scams, facebook scams, safety, scams, securityLeave a comment

Have I been hacked?

Posted on October 16, 2018October 26, 2018 by cynmackley

A scary new scam makes it look like you've been hacked. Here's what's really happening.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, scams, security, spoofing1 Comment

Stop falling for this Facebook scam

Posted on October 8, 2018 by cynmackley

This Facebook scam is everywhere. Here's how you're going to help stop it.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged cloned accounts, facebook, friend request, scamsLeave a comment

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