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New scam trick: Fake sites that look too good
Here’s the newest con in town: Scammers are using AI to clone legit websites, and they’re scary good at it. I’m talking about perfect logos, identical layouts, right down to the fonts and buttons.
The crazy part is that they spin these sites up in minutes. Then, they shove them to the top of Google, where you search for your bank, power company or even a government site. One wrong click, and boom, you’ve handed over your login, your info, your identity.
🚨 Spot the fakes
Want to outsmart these scammers? Slow down and study this list I put together for you. Note: Just so the bad links are not clickable, I used the word dot in the URL.
- Check for funky URLs: If your bank’s site is usually mybank(dot)com, don’t fall for mybɑnk(dot)com (that’s a Latin “a,” not an English one).
- Look for sneaky swaps: Lowercase L’s and capital I’s (l vs I) can look the same, but googIe(dot)com is not google(dot)com.
- Watch for extra words or dashes: If the site is verizon(dot)com, skip anything like verizon-help-login(dot)com or secure-verizon123(dot)net.
- Spot the weird endings: Real companies usually use .com or .org. Be suspicious of .click, .online, .xyz or .info tacked onto legit-looking names, like netflix-account-support(dot)xyz.
- Beware of doubled-up letters: Scammers repeat letters to fool your brain – amaazon(dot)com, netflfix(dot)com, paypaal(dot)com. If it looks off, it is.
- Ignore random security warnings in the URL: Some scam sites toss in words like “secure” or “SSL” to look official; for example, secure-update-google(dot)com. Nope.
- Check for missing letters: Typos cost you. Make sure you’re not clicking on instgram(dot)com or facbook-login(dot)com.
- Don’t trust subdomains: Scam links might start with something familiar such as amazon.fakeupdate(dot)com or wells-fargo.loginverify(dot)net. The real domain is at the end, check it.
🔖 Don’t trust Google search
Instead, build a bookmark list for your important accounts: your bank, credit card, cell provider, insurance, utilities, all of it. Open the real site once, click that little star in your browser, and save it. From then on, use your bookmarks, not search results.
Or use the official apps from the App Store or Google Play. You’ll never wonder if you’re logging into a trap.
🔥 These scams are spreading like wildfire. Use the icons below to share this important information with your family and friends, especially the ones who think the cloud is a weather report.
Stay safe this Labor Day
🔋 My pick: Hand-crank emergency radio (38% off)
Don’t get caught in the dark. Stay connected with NOAA alerts, an SOS alarm and even a compass.
🚨 Carbon monoxide detector (25% off): Invisible danger? Get alerts to your phone the moment CO levels rise.
🚗 Car safety hammer (27% off, two-pack): Car accidents are scary. This breaks glass and cuts seat belts, so you get out fast.
🔒 Master Lock padlock (15% off, three-pack): Back-to-school or back-to-gym? Colors may vary, but protection doesn’t.
❤️🩹 Emergency first aid kit (16% off, 500 pieces): Everything you need for bumps, scrapes or “oops” moments.
👉 Prep doesn’t end here: Labor Day deals mean less stressing. Grab more emergency essentials on my Amazon shop here.
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They buried your opt-out button
This is insane. Like almost cartoon-villain-level shady. Say you’re trying to delete your personal information from some shady data broker’s website that’s selling your data to advertisers, marketing companies, stalkers, coworkers or anyone else with the money.
🍏 Mac trackpad tricks: Rotate a photo or PDF by moving two fingers in a circle. Swipe left or right with two fingers to jump between web pages in Safari or Chrome. Spread your thumb and three fingers to show the desktop. Bonus: Pinch your thumb and three fingers together to open Launchpad.
🚁 Trash takes flight: Everest is outsourcing its garbage problem to drones. $20K DJI FlyCart drones hauled 660 pounds of waste (beer cans, oxygen tanks and, yes, frozen poop) down the mountain. Drones can move in 10 minutes what would take humans six hours. Everest might look majestic from a distance; just don’t zoom in on base camp.
AI just put these careers on notice
Artificial intelligence is creating high paying careers, but it is also eliminating others. From broadcasting to translators and even reporters, many jobs are now at risk. Here is what students and professionals need to know to stay ahead.
293.54 mph
Speeds hit by China’s BYD U9, claiming EV hypercar supremacy. So it turns out Yangwang’s engineering marvel U9 casually obliterated the speed charts. It didn’t just nudge the status quo; it demolished it. Anyone up for some electric NASCAR?
Let AI find the best deals fast
Labor Day sales are live and smarter shopping can save you even more. From AI tools to price trackers and hidden cart discounts, here is how to grab the best deals this holiday weekend.
🩸 Metabolism in HD: Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) track blood sugar in real time, and now Signos is FDA-cleared to use Dexcom’s Stelo sensor with an AI app. Every snack, nap and jog gets graphed. Levels offers the same at $99/month plus subscription. Data-driven metabolism is here, helping you spot risks, optimize your engine and dodge future diabetes.
Labor Day sales on getaway gear
⚡ My pick: International power adapter (20% off)
Your passport to charging. Juices up to five gadgets at once in 150+ countries. One less thing to stress about at the gate.
😴 Memory foam neck pillow (20% off): Long flight? Sleep like you’re in first class. Comes with an eye mask, earplugs and a handy bag.
🧳 Hanging toiletry bag (33% off): Bye-bye, messy counters. Zips up and can hang on towel racks, doorknobs or hooks like a mini shelf.
🧼 Antibacterial soap sheets (17% off): Pocket-size and TSA-friendly. These are perfect for camping or those icky highway rest stops.
🌬️ Vacuum storage bags (44% off, 16-pack): Overpackers, I got you. There’s even a hand pump included for your trip home. Neat.
✈️ Before you take off: Travel smart, not heavier. See the full list of Labor Day travel steals on my Amazon storefront.
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Man marries AI, his wife’s cool with it
George, your AI host, tells the true story of a man in love with an AI chatbot. What does this say about the future of relationships? Also: a tragic ChatGPT lawsuit, solo hacker attacks with Claude, disappearing Ford dashboards, YouTube vs. Fox, and AI-powered insurance appeals. AI isn’t going away anytime soon.
Charlie Chaplin’s in theaters after 100 years
Charlie Chaplin famously rereleased his 1925 silent classic The Gold Rush in 1942 with new narration and edits, believing it would connect better with modern audiences. Now, thanks to film archivists and AI, the silent masterpiece has been painstakingly restored. The 4K version just premiered at Cannes and hit 250 theaters worldwide.
Teens trading hacks for clout: The FBI says criminals are recruiting kids on Discord and video games into “The Com,” an online world where a hack gets you street cred. Thousands are caught up, some just for bragging rights, thinking it’s all fun until someone knocks on the door with a badge and felony charges. Parents, talk to your teens.
📚 Schedule warm light on Kindle: You can ease eyestrain at night by setting your Kindle’s warm light to turn on automatically. Go to All Settings > Screen and brightness > Brightness and warmth > Warmth schedule. Choose Automatic (sunset to sunrise) or Manual (pick your own times). Use the (+/–) slider to adjust the intensity.
AI restores a mother’s voice
Then, one man and a chatbot pulled off a massive cybercrime spree. Want to go to the moon or Mars? I talk to Roman Chiporukh, CEO of SpaceVIP, who’s literally an outer space travel agent. Plus, Hertz’s AI scanner mess, and the true cost of Prime.
Refreshing Labor Day finds
💖 My pick: Hair dryer with diffuser (34% off)
Salon power at home … without the small talk. Cuts drying time and comes with three attachments for all your hairstyles. So smart.
👂 Electric ear cleaner (45% off): Safer and easier than cotton swabs. Plus, it’s FSA/HSA eligible. Here’s how to use your funds.
👕 Portable handheld steamer (47% off): Get rid of wrinkles in minutes. No clunky ironing board needed. Over 125K glowing reviews.
👞 Shoe deodorizer inserts (9% off, two-pack): No perfumes or chemicals. Just reusable bags to freshen up your sneakers, boots or gym bag.
🐾 Cat & dog grooming brush (46% off): Gentle on pets, tough on shedding. Press the self-cleaning button to pop out the fur.
🛍️ New deals just dropped: Grab the latest Labor Day steals here and check out my Amazon page for even more. A few clicks could save you big.
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🍌 This is a-peel-ing: Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (nicknamed Nano Banana) just split the future of photo editing. You can unblur your kid’s soccer photo, swap your messy kitchen for a Pinterest one, or crown your cat. All hail Whiskers. It’s live in Gemini for free and paid folks. Try it here.