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Is This a Phishing Email? 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For

Not sure if the email you received is a phishing scan? Well, don't panic and look for these warning signs.

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11 Things to Check When Buying a Used iPhone

Watch out for stolen iPhones.

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How to Defend Yourself Against AI Voice Cloning Scams

"Hey Janelle. What's wrong with Wolfie?"

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Be Wary of AI-Generated "Products"

Now anyone can be a product artist.

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How to Protect Yourself From SIM-Swapping Attacks

Even the best-laid security plans can go awry if you fall victim to a SIM-swapping attack. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Verizon Has a New Way to Stop Spam Texts

Get rid of those spam texts from a random email address once and for all.

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PSA: Scammers Are Using Parking Meter QR Codes to Rip You Off

Make sure those high parking fees are going to the city, not scammers.

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Why Do I Get Scam Calls from Similar Numbers to Mine?

Do you ever receive phone calls from mobile numbers that are very similar to your own? Unsurprisingly, it's a scam.

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What Is Dropshipping, and Is It a Scam?

Tempted to buy an item that popped up in your social media feed for dirt cheap? There are tons of online stores selling you products they haven't even seen, let alone tested, themselves. Here's what you need to know about this latest online scam.

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If You Get a Phone Call About a Coronavirus Vaccine, It’s a Scam

Scammers are attempting to take advantage of the Coronavirus pandemic. If someone calls you claiming to be from the CDC, hang up immediately.

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Beware These 7 Facebook Scams

Stay safe on Facebook by watching out for scams. We explain seven common scams, how they work, and how to protect yourself.

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What Is a Wangiri or "One Ring" Phone Scam?

Wangiri or "one ring" phone scams are bombarding people all over the world. Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself.

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How Criminals Order Phones in Your Name (and How to Stop Them)

The latest scam: Criminals order phones in your name and stick you with the bill. Here's how this scam works and how to protect yourself.

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What Is a Deepfake, and Should I Be Concerned?

People claim that deepfakes will spread misinformation and ruin our trust in video recordings. But is that true? How are deepfakes made, and are should you be concerned?

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Fake LinkedIn Profiles Are Impossible to Detect

LinkedIn isn't as trustworthy as it looks. We created a fake profile at a real company, gained connections to real employees, and even got the attention of a Google recruiter.

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Tired of Robocalls? Stop Answering Your Phone

Ready to end those pesky robocalls? Well, you can't end them, but you can reduce the number of robocalls that you receive by simply ignoring your phone.

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How to Track Someone's IP (and Location) With a Link

Is the person you're talking to online who they say they sare? Check their IP address (and location) with a disguised tracking link.

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Scam Alert: Fake Job Recruiters Tried to Catfish Us, Here’s What Happened

Watch out! Fake recruiters are impersonating real people and catfishing job seekers. We played along and learned just how this new scam works.

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