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Don’t fall for this new blackmail scam

Posted on September 16, 2018September 9, 2018 by cynmackley

There's a new blackmail scam out there. Here's what to watch out for.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged blackmail, email, scams, security1 Comment

Beware this coupon scam!

Posted on September 14, 2018August 23, 2018 by cynmackley

Did you fall for this coupon scam? You aren't alone.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, kohl's, scamsLeave a comment

How do you know it’s a scam?

Posted on September 9, 2018August 20, 2018 by cynmackley

Surefire tips for spotting a Facebook scam.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged aldi, facebook, fake contests, fake coupons, scamsLeave a comment

LifeLock flaw exposes millions of customers

Posted on August 7, 2018July 29, 2018 by cynmackley

A serious security flaw exposed the email addresses of 4.5 million LifeLock customers.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged email, LifeLock, Phishing, scams, securityLeave a comment

Paid PC Services: Is this legit?

Posted on May 22, 2018May 14, 2018 by cynmackley

A warning about a paid PC tech support service called Geeks Americas.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged american geeks, fraud, geek americas, pc maintenance, scams, security1 Comment

You’re still doing that thing…

Posted on February 14, 2018February 8, 2018 by cynmackley

You really, really have to stop sharing things without checking them out.

Posted in Facebook, Quick Tips, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, fakes, scams, sharing, social mediaLeave a comment

Don’t fall for this deceptive notice

Posted on February 6, 2018February 2, 2018 by cynmackley

Don't fall for this tricky pop-up scam.

Posted in Android, Security Help, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged adware, android, apps, fake notices, pop-ups, scams, security, smartphone1 Comment

A few of my favorite frauds

Posted on December 29, 2017December 27, 2017 by cynmackley

Two scams to watch out for.

Posted in Security Help, Smartphones, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged email, facebook, frauds, Phishing, scams1 Comment

Is this Kroger coupon real?

Posted on December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 by cynmackley

Is this Kroger coupon real? Probably not. Here's how to spot a fake.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, facebook scams, Kroger, malware, online safety, scamsLeave a comment

Don’t fall for this holiday scam

Posted on December 1, 2017November 30, 2017 by cynmackley

Watch out for this holiday coupon scam.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, holiday scams, kohls coupon, scamsLeave a comment

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