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Selling on the internet? Beware of sneaky tactics scammers use to trick you

Selling items online is appealing. You don't have to go out and look for buyers. Instead, you simply post an ad on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace and wait for people to contact you. But with the ease of selling online comes the risk of being scammed. One common scam is the Google Voice […]

BEWARE: Cancer screens ‘diagnose cancer that isn’t cancer’

Across the country, Americans are waking up to the fact that the health care system may be more interested in your wallet than in your care. That's why special caution is needed when it comes to a serious diagnosis like cancer. “These ridiculous cancer screening programs, designed to bring customers to medical centers, are diagnosing […]

Beware of this Social Security scam by crooks trying to trick you

One thing is for sure: new scams emerge every day. We've covered many different types of Social Security scams over the years, but Jeanne from Hackensack, New Jersey, forwarded us a new one to share with you. “I received this email (see below) yesterday. I did not open the attachment. I hovered my mouse over […]

Beware ‘love bombing,’ the relationship-manipulation tactics that are trending

Reality TV romance often depicts fairy-tale dates, quick confessions of love and fantastical futures that viewers and social media followers drool over and become obsessed with almost endlessly. On that note, recently on the “Love Island USA Reunion,” Kayla Martin accused Aaron Evans of “lovebombing” her and lamented that he wasted his entire summer dating […]

Beware of worshipping the great and powerful digital god of the Great Reset

Over the past five years, the concept of artificial intelligence has received a lot of hype, to the point where its advantages are taken for granted in the media. The idea that algorithms can “think” has become a widely held myth, a science fiction fantasy come true. The reality is less inspiring. We constantly hear […]

Beware: Opting in can hijack your printer

HP is the name to everyone when it comes to printers, but they employ some questionable methods to maximize profits. Like Apple, HP aims to create a closed ecosystem, forcing you to use only HP ink with their printers, especially if you choose HP+. I was recently at my in-laws' house and signed them up […]

Beware the Ides of July: Trump assassination attempt, Biden ends reelection bid

It is my custom this month to write a post entitled “Beware the 15th of August.” It is an interpretation of Shakespeare where Julius Caesar is warned to “Beware the 15th of March.” Mid-March meant disaster for Caesar. And over the years, I have found that August (often the midpoint) is one of the most […]

Beware of TikTok’s danger that could be a malware menace to your life

TikTok is in trouble, and hackers are trying to make it even worse: Malicious code has taken over TikTok accounts, compromising the official accounts of celebrities and brands like Paris Hilton and CNN. The hackers behind the attack sent the malware via direct messages (DMs) on the platform. Users didn’t need to click a link […]