Beware of Scams Targeting Elderly People The Internet is a blessing and a curse. You, I, and indeed the world depend on it. But we all need to be wary, as traps lie everywhere along our Internet paths. We try our best to keep you safe from all the nasty stuff that lurks on the Internet. The… Read More »
Exploiting Senior Citizens We’ve been doing computer repair work since 2011. In the past 13 years, we have worked on thousands of computers and we’ve seen just about everything. All too frequently we’ve seen computer repair services taking advantage of senior citizens. Far too often we have learned of people paying hundreds of dollars for unnecessary computer… Read More »
QR Code Scams Hidden in Plain Sight; The Old Subscription Trap May Be Ending; Hello Pervert…Scam Emails; Hackers May Have Social Security Numbers of Every American… and more! Every day we scan the tech world for interesting news in the world of technology and sometimes from outside the world of technology. Every Wednesday, we feature news articles… Read More »
Smishing: The Sneaky Text Message Scam This month we’ve been focusing on keeping you safe. The cyberworld has become a money-making playground for criminals and scammers. We don’t want you to be a victim. In 2023, victims lost $12.5 billion via smishing scams, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. The best way we can help… Read More »
What is the Blank Image Phishing Scam and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim The blank image phishing scam is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals to steal your personal information or infect your device with malware. Here’s how it works: The Email: You receive an email that might appear legitimate, potentially impersonating a known company or… Read More »
Don’t Be a Phish: Learn to Recognize Phishing Scams Hundreds of thousands of people are tricked into giving up personal information to criminals daily. And many of these poor folks were tricked into clicking links in phishing emails or text messages. Phishing is a type of deceptive email or message that’s designed to trick you into divulging personal… Read More »