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Straight Talk: Avoid voice cloning scams
The Repository via Yahoo News· 2 months agoEveryone knows to look for phony emails – they can appear in your email inbox or even at work. Scammers can easily create messages that appear to come...
5 iPhone security settings you need to change now
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoYour phone doesn't come with a user manual. Sure, you can find online guides from Apple or Android, but don't bet on Big Tech telling you the secrets to best protect yourself. Default settings ...
Straight Talk: 'Can you hear me?' Scam is still ringing
The Repository via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoBBB continues to receive reports on the “Can you hear me?” phone call scam. Usually, the caller will hang up immediately after you respond to the question “Can you hear me?” However, some consumers ...
Straight Talk: Don't respond to that phone bank text message
The Repository via Yahoo News· 6 months agoA favorite tactic of scammers is impersonating a person or organization you know and trust. That is...
Don't be the victim of a scam this holiday season
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoThe holidays are definitely a busy time for everyone: finishing off holiday shopping and wrapping things up at school and work before hopefully enjoying...
'Your computer has a virus and is about to crash, but I can help you avoid data loss'
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven't even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for help. In this con, scammers ...
Straight Talk: Protect yourself from IRS tax scams
Gannett via AOL· 2 months agoTax scams reappear each tax season with a slightly different spin. The central theme is scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service in an attempt to...
Avoid getting scammed when purchasing SAT and ACT prep materials
Gannett via AOL· 1 month agoSAT and ACT scores are a big deal, and high school students and their families invest significant time and money into preparing for these college admissions tests. Scammers know this, and BBB ...
3 lifesaving tech essentials for every school child - parents, read this now
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoBack-to-school time meant loading up on school supplies and taking your kiddo to get new shoes. You...
Scammers still impersonating government officials. Here's to how avoid the scams
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFour times a year, the Better Business Bureau releases a new in depth studies on scams that have adversely effected consumers. This past week, the bureau updated information on government imposter ...