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How I stopped scammers cold
“Kim, Lifelock has gotten so expensive. Do I even need it?” — Matt in Texas
I’ve been hearing this a lot, Matt. I agree, LifeLock is pricey. My bill was $239.88 a year. Now, I’m paying $62.64 a year, that’s a 74% savings! More about that later.
Yes, you really need a service to protect your identity, more so than ever before. Number one, there have been so many data breaches, just assume the scammers and thieves have all your personal data.
Add to that today’s AI tools make it super easy for someone to create fake documents, clone your voice and put you talking in a video.
No red flags
Throw away your assumptions that you’d somehow “know” if someone stole your identity. No sirens go off. You don’t get a text from a hacker whispering, “Gotcha.”
In reality, identity theft often happens in total silence every five seconds.
Like the retiree in Florida who lost $14,000 when a thief opened a credit card in his name and drained his credit line before the bill even showed up.
Then there’s Susan, who got a collection call for a $36,000 car loan she never took out. A thief used her name and driver’s license to snag a new SUV.
Another woman had $18,000 in loans taken out using her name. She never got an alert. Not from her bank, not from her credit monitoring service.
The dark side
You find out only when you try to do something boring, like apply for a loan, get a job or file taxes. By then, you’re already in financial Hunger Games with your name attached to debt, crimes or worse.
Upgrades for everyday relief
😴 Feel like a human pretzel by 2 p.m.? Let’s fix that.
- 🪞 Mirror, mirror on the wall: This smart travel scale (19% off) doubles as a makeup mirror. It slides right into your bag.
- 🍑 Cheeky support: Your back and booty will thank you after grabbing this seat cushion (14% off).
- ⌨️ Wrist assured: An ergonomic keyboard and mouse rest (28% off) cradles every click and scroll.
- 💆 So satisfying: Two scalp massagers (10% off) + zero batteries = 4.6 stars and 33,000+ reviews.
- 👣 Heel, yeah: These stick-on callus pads (6% off) act like little bodyguards for your toes.
- 🕯️ Smell that? Ah, it’s a 45-hour candle (11% off) that comes in 18 cozy scents. Eucalyptus Orange is a fan fave.
🛍️ Bag it all: From feel-good finds to everyday essentials, my Amazon storefront has you covered.
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Panic fast, fix faster
You’ve got 13 seconds to undo, unplug, swipe or save your digital dignity. That’s your window to salvage your glitchy app, that accidental “Reply All” email or your phone freezing mid-sentence.
Don’t scream, at least not yet.
🛍️ Prime perks for Gen Z: If you’re 18-24 or know someone who is, Prime for Young Adults is a deal. Get all the Prime benefits with a $0 trial for six months, then it’s 50% off. For a limited time, earn 5% cash back on faves like beauty, tech and personal care. During Prime Day next week, that jumps to 10%. Don’t miss out.
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🚨 Booking.com warning: Speaking of travel, scammers will email or message you claiming your reservation is at risk. They’ll say it’s urgent and you’ll lose your spot unless you click a link to “verify” or “pre-authorize” your card. Don’t fall for it. If you’re worried, contact customer service.
Unlimited PTO is out
It sounded like a dream until the reality of business kicked in. Now, Big Tech is ditching the perks and rediscovering a brutal truth
126%
That’s how much your Parkinson’s risk jumps if you live within a mile of a golf course. Pesticides might be the culprit. It’s not just the back nine, it’s what’s soaking into the soil. Fore! But actually … run.
Pajamas to polished in 30 seconds
Want to look fully awake for that impromptu early morning Zoom meeting? Try these quick settings.
By age 60, collagen drops by half! Hello, joint pain and wrinkles. NativePath Collagen is my secret weapon. Just two scoops a day, and boy, what a difference! Get 45% off, free shipping and a bonus gift!*
Fire up the fun
🎆 Take your backyard bash from “meh” to “heck, yeah.”
- 🔥 Hotter than the 4th of July: This smart air fryer (30% off) packs dual heaters. Bonus: It’s PFAS-free.
- 🌡️ Is it done yet? Poke it with a digital food thermometer (20% off). No more guessing if your chicken is still clucking.
- 🧊 Cooler + seat = genius: It’s a chair, cooler and backpack (24% off) that holds 40 cans and keeps ’em frosty.
- 🍋 When life gives you lemons: You squeeze every drop with a stainless steel citrus juicer (21% off). Built to last.
- 🍾 Cheers to this: Flat fizz? Not with this champagne stopper (13% off) made in Italy.
- 😋 Save your leftovers: Pack up Grandma’s cherry pie in these glass containers (38% off). 4.5 stars and 17,000+ reviews.
✅ Hungry for more? There are plenty of kitchen must-haves in my Amazon store.
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Google’s eating itself alive
Google’s new AI-powered search is tanking its own traffic. Plus, your ChatGPT chats live forever, a job offer scam, and a car rental side hustle making real money. Then I talk to Holly from Kentucky, whose kiddo ordered 70,000 suckers on Amazon.
Google’s Veo 3 is out
The new AI video generator creates lifelike eight-second clips from just a prompt. It’s amazing. You can try it free through Vertex AI on Google Cloud by signing up for a trial and using the $300 in credits. FYI: This thing was trained on millions of YouTube videos.
🚀 NASA+ is coming to Netflix: Starting this summer, you’ll be able to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks and views of Earth from the ISS right on Netflix. More details and schedules will drop closer to launch. Psst, you can watch NASA+ for free on the agency’s website with no ads.
Clean up your Chrome bookmarks: If your favorites bar is filling up, save space by removing the bookmark name. Right-click a bookmark, select Edit, delete the Name and hit Save. You’ll still see the icon. FYI: If you have multiple links to the same site, they’ll all look the same now. Just rename them.
Viral missing cop post is a scam – June 28th, Hour 1
A viral Facebook post says a 27-year-old cop vanished. Here’s the deal: Sgt. Katie Cunningham is alive and well. She joins us to set the record straight. Plus, the truth behind the latest TikTok ban rumors and how tariffs could boost your YouTube views.
Big-brained buys
🧠 You don’t need to be a genius to use today’s picks.
- ⚡ End the outlet wars: This power strip tower (22% off) has 16 plugs. Plus, four USB ports and a 10-foot-long cord.
- 🔌 Split ends: No, not your high school haircut. One USB-C cable (8% off, two-pack) charges four things at once.
- 🙈 Hide those wires: A cord management box (10% off, two-pack) is the adult way to tidy up your tech mess.
- ⌨️ Typing ninja? Switch between your phone, tablet or laptop with this Bluetooth keyboard (5% off).
- 🛜 Bye, dead zones: A Wi-Fi extender ($9.99) covers up to 45 devices. No more buffering in the bathroom (lol).
- 📺 Movie-theater level magic: If you can swing it, this 4K smart TV ($699.99) has flicker-free tech.
🛍️ Treat your digital self: My Amazon shop is packed with more smart buys I know you’ll love.
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🤖 Ask for up-to-date answers: ChatGPT can sometimes give outdated info, especially on recent events. Try saying, “Can you search the web and verify with 2025 sources?” If it does, you’ll usually get clickable links. PSA: Double-check the sources, too. If a website looks unfamiliar, give it a quick Google to make sure it’s legit.
🖨️ Oh, Brother! Millions of Brother printers have default passwords that hackers can reverse-engineer using the serial number. Brother can’t fully fix it via firmware. For the love of toner, change the admin password so your printer doesn’t get hacked.