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If there’s a way to get in touch with people, scammers are on it. They’ll find a way to collect fresh victims through phone calls, social media, email, and even old-fashioned snail mail.
Even a text message can be dangerous. Thieves are now impersonating the IRS with tricky texts to steal your personal information and financial details. Tap or click here for our report, including tips on spotting and avoiding these scams.
How much is an old phone worth? It depends on many things. Luckily, you can use a great tool to assess your old smartphone’s value.
Android devices and iPhones are included in this incredible resource. It takes things like carrier, storage capacity, and condition, using real-world quotes from actual refurbishers and trade-in retailers. Tap or click here for steps to take with your old phone before you sell it or give it away.
Android 13 is finally available as a beta version, and many look forward to the new experience. Tap or click here to see some of the new features. We urge you to be patient, however. That’s why we’ve put together this list of Samsung phones likely to have the real thing before the end of the year.
There are many ways for criminals to scam you, and phishing emails are common. These emails often pretend to be from a government agency, utility company or mobile phone provider. IRS warning: Don’t fall for this tax scam text.
It’s a sad state of affairs that scammers will jump on any opportunity to rope in new victims, no matter how severe or tragic an event may be. Any event that affects the world or is well-known is fair game. For example, disaster relief scams are swirling around at alarming rates.
There are plenty of stories of people accidentally sending flirtatious or aggressive text messages to their boss or colleague and hearing all about it the next day. Tap or click here to see what happens when you unsend a text message in iOS 16.
Our content marketing queen Allie gets texts with her Uber sign-in code now and then. The problem? She’s not trying to get into her Uber account; someone else is.
She ignores them because she’s well-versed in smishing, phishing and other criminal schemes. Tap or click here for a crash course in smishing scams. But of course, not all texts with verification codes are fraudulent.
Many dangers lurk online for children. That’s why you must have an open line of communication with your kids and teach them the best safety practices. Tap or click here for five ways to protect your child online.
Unfortunately, online isn’t the only place we need to worry about. The real world is also scary. Fortunately, your kids probably have a smartphone that can help keep them safe. Some carriers offer protective services to those with family plans and kids on the line. There are plenty of ways to track your child’s iPhone or Android.
Cybercriminals have various methods for getting their hands on your data. Phishing attacks are when criminals send you an email or text with a link or attachment to download. Once you click on it, it takes you to a malicious website that steals your data.
It’s nice to know that you can always use your phone to contact help in an emergency. It’s not like the old days when you’d have to hike to get help or hope for someone to pass by. New phones can even contact emergency service and loved ones if you’re in a car crash and unable to access your phone.
