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Top 4 Scary Scams

Posted on September 22, 2022September 6, 2022 by cynmackley

We break down the top 4 scary scams crooks use to target you.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged cybersecurity, scams, security2 Comments

Beware Scholarship Scams

Posted on August 20, 2022August 7, 2022 by cynmackley
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As students head back to school in the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission is warning them and their parents about scholarship scams.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged financial aid scams, scams, scholarship scams, school scamsLeave a comment

What to do if you fall for a scam

Posted on August 20, 2022August 7, 2022 by cynmackley
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Have you been scammed? Find out what your must to right now.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, In The News, Security HelpTagged FTC, scammers, scams1 Comment

Don’t be fooled by scary scammers!

Posted on July 28, 2022October 9, 2022 by cynmackley

Scams are getting scarier and more realistic. What to look out for.

Posted in Security Help, UncategorizedTagged grandparent scams, IRS scam, kidnapping scam, phone scams, scams2 Comments

Reader Scam Warning!

Posted on July 4, 2022June 25, 2022 by cynmackley
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A reader has a warning about a tricky email scam.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, email scams, scams1 Comment

What should I do about scam calls?

Posted on June 30, 2022June 14, 2022 by cynmackley

If IRS scammers target you, here's what to do next.

Posted in Security Help, UncategorizedTagged FTC, irs, scamsLeave a comment

Something to watch out for

Posted on June 27, 2022June 14, 2022 by cynmackley

You'll want to watch out for this tech support site.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged scams, security, tech support, using the internet2 Comments

Look out for this tech support scam

Posted on June 23, 2022June 11, 2022 by cynmackley

This tech support scam could trick you into clicking.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged fake tech support, pop-up-ads, scams, Windows 102 Comments

Watch where you click!

Posted on June 14, 2022June 4, 2022 by cynmackley

Don't get tricked when making reservations. What to watch out for.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged reservations, scams, searching, security, websites1 Comment

How robo-callers make money

Posted on May 19, 2022May 8, 2022 by cynmackley

This is probably going to tick you off. Did you know those annoying robocallers can make money even if you don't pick up?

Posted in Security Help, UncategorizedTagged phones, robocalls, scams2 Comments

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