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Ransomware Warning: This Is How They Trick You

Posted on September 12, 2016 by cynmackley

We've got a prime example of a ransomware trap. See what to look out for.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged email, malware, quick tip, ransomware, scams, security, viruses1 Comment

Spotting A Fake Renewal Notice

Posted on September 10, 2016 by cynmackley

Don't be fooled by a fake renewal notice. Learn what to look out for.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, fake renewal notices, renewal notices, scams, security software, spam1 Comment

Email Scam: Good Luck Reporting It

Posted on June 21, 2016 by cynmackley

What happens when you try to report an e-mail scam. Join us as we get the runaround.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged bank fraud, email fraud, Phishing, reporting email fraud, scams10 Comments

Is This Tech Support Company Legit?

Posted on June 14, 2016 by cynmackley

A reader wants to know if a tech support company is legitimate. We look at how to find out.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged OmniTech, online tech help, scams, security, tech support, third-party tech support3 Comments

Has My Roommate Been Scammed?

Posted on June 7, 2016 by cynmackley

Sue's roommate has fallen for the oldest trick in the book. What should he do now?

Posted in Mac OS, Security HelpTagged apple, mac, MacBook, Phishing, scams, tech support scam6 Comments

Don’t Fall For This YouTube Scam

Posted on May 31, 2016September 16, 2017 by cynmackley

How free downloads from YouTube could put you at risk.

Posted in Multimedia, Security HelpTagged fake downlaods, frauds, pirated eBooks, scams, stolen books, youtubeLeave a comment

Can You Spot The Scam Signs?

Posted on April 9, 2016 by cynmackley

Can you spot the scam Facebook post? We go over what to look out for.

Posted in Security Help, Social MediaTagged Delta scam, facebook, fraud, scams, security, social media, spot fraud, ticket scam2 Comments

Beware These Turbo Tax Scams

Posted on April 5, 2016 by cynmackley

Scammers are targeting taxpayers with multiple TurboTax scams. We break down what to look out for.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged e-mail, email, fraud, Phishing, scams, security, spam, spoofing, tax fraud, TurboTax1 Comment

Watch Out For These Scams!

Posted on March 29, 2016 by cynmackley

From IRS scams to fake tech support, the latest scams to watch out for.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged cryptolocker, identity verification scam, IRS scams, Prime Tech scam, Prime Technology scam, ransomware, scammers, scams, security, tax refund scamLeave a comment

You Should Warn People About This Scam

Posted on March 8, 2016 by cynmackley

A reader alerts us to an e-mail scam and we tell her how to fight back.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged e-mail, email, fraud, FTC, Phishing, scams, security, spam, spoofing4 Comments

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