Category: Protection
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If You’re Ever Feeling Rushed or Scared by a Call or Email, Remember: That’s the First Sign Something’s Wrong
Imagine this: you’re sitting at home, maybe catching up on emails or minding your own business when the phone rings. You pick up, and suddenly, it’s a voice claiming to be from the IRS or your bank. They sound serious. The tone is urgent. They need you to verify something right now—or else. Or maybe…
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How Someone Who Knew Better Still Fell for a $50,000 Scam
Charlotte Cowles, a well-versed financial advice columnist, never thought she’d be the type of person to fall for a scam. After all, she’d built her career on helping others navigate fraud and avoid financial pitfalls. As someone who regularly interviewed experts and wrote extensively about personal finance, she had every reason to believe she was…
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Your Data Isn’t Safe: How Your Digital Life is Being Tracked and Traded
We live in a world where privacy has become a myth. Sure, we love to believe we’re in control of our personal data, but the harsh reality is that much of it is already floating around the internet, available to anyone with the right tools to find. Think you’ve done everything right to keep your…
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Think You’d Never Fall for a Scam? Here’s Why You’re Wrong
You’re smart. You’re cautious. You’ve seen all the news stories about scams, and you’ve probably even rolled your eyes at how people could possibly fall for such obvious tricks. Maybe you’ve even thought, “That would never happen to me.” But here’s the truth: Scammers are professionals. And they know how to trick even the savviest…
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Your Social Media Is a Goldmine for Scammers—Here’s How to Shut Them Out
Let me ask you something: Have you ever shared a fun fact about yourself on social media? Maybe answered a post like “What was your first car?” or “What’s your favorite vacation spot?” Seems harmless, right? But here’s the truth: scammers love these kinds of posts because they help them piece together your personal info,…
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The Hidden Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know
Public Wi-Fi is everywhere these days. You see it at coffee shops, airports, hotels—anywhere people gather. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love free internet, right? But before you eagerly tap that “Connect” button, you should know something important: Public Wi-Fi isn’t really free.