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Scam emails we got this week – Don’t fall for this junk!

Eight billion. That’s how many spam emails go out in the U.S. every single day. Komando staff (me included!) have received some real winners recently. Here’s a look at actual spam emails circulating right now. I want to keep you safe from junk like this, so read carefully!

Geeking out

Did someone call the Geek Squad? Content Queen Allie didn’t, but she keeps getting email receipts for subscriptions she never signed up for.

🚩 Why? They want your money, honey.

By sending a real-looking (but bogus) invoice, they want you to think you forgot to pay for something. Emails like this usually include a request for your credit card or bank information.

If you don’t fall for that trick, they often include a phone number for you to call to inquire about the invoice. When you call, crooks play customer service, try to make you pay over the phone or scam you some other way.

Dirty money

Remember how I told you sextortion scams are getting kicked up a notch? Well, our IT genius, John, is the latest target. John received a shady email with a PDF attached. It included his full name, work address, phone number and the signature “I ain’t playing games” threat.

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Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home

Working remotely isn’t suitable for everybody. But in the wake of the pandemic, it has seen a considerable boon globally. Tap or click here for legit ways to find work-from-home jobs.

If you’re interested in earning a living from home, there is no better time to get involved with the right opportunity.

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Stuff I use a lot and like

🤔 I’m not sure what this list says about me other than I like exercise, good food, nice smells, white teeth and no peach fuzz.

I wear this weighted vest when I walk to burn more calories and increase bone density. Order one that’s 10% of your body weight.
I love to make a pot of soup and freeze it in this silicone container. I have lunch for the whole week.
This large aromatherapy candle makes my house smell so good.
This tooth whitener and polisher kit is like going to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned.
I use these $2 blades to shape my eyebrows and get rid of the fuzz on my face, along with those hairs that pop up out of nowhere.

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We all love a deal: But what if the 2TB hard drive you just purchased only holds 50GB? It happens, folks. There’s a free tool you can use to check if what you bought is what you got. Go to my site for steps. Do this with every drive!

Love this idea: Two Colorado sisters launched a dating app designed for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Users can tap “X” or “❤️” to sort through matches, and there’s a “Dateability Deets” section where you check off terms that describe your condition. Check it out on iOS and Android.

What percentage of divorces are blamed on people reconnecting or finding new loves on Facebook? Is it … A.) 7.5%, B.) 14.29%, C.) 22.43% or D.) 33.91%?

Find the answer here! →

$351,178 raised

For a 90-year-old veteran caring for his wife with dementia. A woman started the GoFundMe campaign after she saw Air Force vet Donald attempting to pawn jewelry to catch up on bills. I just love stories like this.

Recent health studies you need to know now

Did you know video games are good for your health? No, really! I’m a health nut, so I keep up with studies that have practical takeaways for a better, longer life. Spoiler: Your parents were right about eating your broccoli.

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Online dating the safe way

You may not be looking for love online, but Tinder says about 40% of couples meet via apps. I know a couple who met on a dating app for farmers. They’re perfect for each other — they got married and have two boys and two girls under age 8 with another on the way. But for others, dating apps can be a complete nightmare.

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🛒 Add to cart

Sorry, pal, but you’re going to want all these.

I love Amazon, but the box pile-up is real. Break them down faster with an injury-proof box cutter.
Make all your shoes slip-ons with no-tie elastic laces.
Cleaning goop (22% off) to get the crud out of your car’s nooks and crannies.
A slim, portable phone power bank is perfect for when you forget to charge at home.
A cord tamer sticks right to your appliances. Click the box for 20% off!

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Keychains that double as ...

I love it when things are functional. For this list, I put together a few keychain goodies I’ve bought that fall into this category!

A universal charging cable, complete with USB, USB-C, micro-USB and Apple Lightning adapters.
An emergency Advil stash for under $9.
A seatbelt slicer and safety hammer for escaping a wrecked car.
An eyeglass repair kit (51% off).
An Apple AirTag holder (26% off). Ta-da! Now you won’t lose ‘em.

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Sweet finds to make life easier

Get rid of bad breath at the source with a tongue scraper (7% off). Sounds crazy, but it really works.
Keep your cups from dripping everywhere with these coasters (14% off) that look like LPs. The rubber bottoms help you avoid spills, too.
A magnetic bag for your water bottle — strap your keys, wallet and phone to any bottle, and keep the whole thing off the floor by sticking it to metal. Smart.
These ingenious pens (15% off) let you keep a bit of paint on hand for touch-ups. Need this!
Clever self-watering planters have an aerated bottom to ward off root rot and store water to keep your plants happy. Love the color.

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Small business owners: Simplify your life with one financial tool that does it all

Are your finances as organized as you’d like them to be? Come on, be honest. For most business owners, the answer is a reluctant no.

As your company grows, you will have more expenses, contractors, KPIs and hands managing it all. If your communication happens through email, over the phone, in messages, and via spreadsheets, you will hit a wall sooner or later.

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Swap these disposables for reusables

Forget plastic baggies — swap in these reusable BPA-free bags (30% off) for sandwiches and snacks.
Beeswax wrap (15% off) is organic cotton coated in beeswax — and it’s 100 times less annoying than plastic wrap. Reuse it for up to a year.
Drop the single-use paper towels and replace them with cotton cloths.
You’ll love these glass straws (only $8). They’re made from super-tough borosilicate glass and are easier to clean than silicone ones.
Save money and keep the convenience of a K-Cup by filling these reusable cups (11% off) with, say, medium-ground coffee.

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🐷 Beware the pig butchers: I’ve been warning you about pig-butchering scams for years, and now they’re finally mainstream news. A random message leads to a friendly chat, and before you know it, you’re pouring your money into a get-rich-quick scheme. The scams play with your emotions, whether that’s love, fear or panic. Your critical thinking goes out the window. Remember this — and share this (paywall link).

Protect your noggin

🚴🏼 Do you ride a bike or ski? I do and wanted to pass this along: Your helmet should include a Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS). MIPS helmets are a bit more expensive, but in a crash, they absorb all the shock so your brain doesn’t.

Budget option for my fellow bike riders.
This one (17% off) includes front and back headlights, plus blinkers.
For kids who love to ride their bikes (25% off).
Kiddo helmet/goggle combo for the slopes.
Perfect for the entire snowboarding family.

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🖨️ Give your printer some love: Soak a piece of paper with rubbing alcohol (not too much and leave the edges dry), and run that through your printer’s roller. It’ll clean it right up.

🎸 Show Michael some love: He’s my friend, a big-time radio industry guy and a musician. His band, Gunhill Road, made a super-interesting song about AI that explores the what-ifs we’re all thinking about. Check it out and leave him a nice comment!

🤳🏻 3 Android photo tips: 1.) Double-press the power button to quickly launch the camera, even when your phone’s locked. 2.) Don’t ask a stranger to take a pic. Open the camera app, select Timer and turn it on. Select from a delay of two, five or 10 seconds. 3.) This one’s basic, but not everyone knows it: Open the camera and tap the screen to focus on a certain point. Love this when I want to zoom in on something specific.

🔥 Baby, you’re as hot as the bottom of my laptop: An analysis of 200,000 AI chatbot conversations shows close to 10% are adult in nature. Folks love asking for racy role-play sessions or spicy AI-generated images. FYI, most bots limit NSFW content.