Kitboga, one of the most famous scammer baiters on YouTube, hopped on Kim Komando Today and shared with us some of his favorite memories tricking scammers.
Unplanned & perfect
Kim Komando
It wasn’t planned. Unlike the 17,397 pics cluttering my camera roll, recipe screenshots of dishes I’ll never make and reminders I never needed, this one was completely accidental. I was walking with my phone and accidentally double tapped. It turned out to be the most accurate snapshot of life I’ve taken in ages.
Abby, my 6-year-old golden retriever, and Bella, our brand-new, 12-week-old puppy, are in this ridiculous, perfectly chaotic pose. One lying on top of the other. Neither one seems bothered by it. It’s a mess. It’s adorable. It’s real life.
And it reminded me of something I often forget and maybe you do, too … the best moments are unplanned.
🐾 Abby’s been in the family for years
She knows the routine. She’s mature (mostly). She tolerates our human quirks. Bella, on the other hand, is full of puppy chaos. She’s still learning stairs, leashes and how not to eat the furniture.
Watching them together is a lesson in patience, adaptation and unexpected friendship. Abby didn’t ask for a sidekick, but here she is, embracing the mayhem with grace. And Bella? She’s finding comfort in the shadow of someone who’s been there before.
🙋♀️ There’s a metaphor in here
Like how new tech like AI, smart homes, new gadgets every week crash into our lives with bugs, excitement and zero instruction manuals. Our old faithful tools like our phones, our routines, adapt whether we like it or not. Sometimes gracefully. Sometimes awkwardly.
And sometimes, just like this photo: tangled, weird but full of heart.
So here’s your Sunday reminder: Take the photo. Even if it’s silly. Especially if it’s silly.
Because years from now, it won’t be the perfectly centered, edited and framed shots you treasure most. It’ll be the blurry, off-balance, “what even is happening here?” pictures that capture what life actually looked like.
Wishing you a Sunday full of wagging tails, quiet moments and memories worth keeping even if they come with a bit of dog hair. In my home, I call it “golden retriever fairy dust.”
Life after death: AI chatbots bringing lost loved ones back
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For me, the holidays are when I miss my parents, grandparents and loved ones who’ve passed away the most. But maybe we can still keep our lost family and friends with us in a different way.
You see, there’s been an upsurge in people tapping into AI to create virtual versions of their loved ones. I wanted to get a deeper look, and now you can, too.
Father takes on website after son's tragic death
This episode discusses suicide. If you’re struggling, reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You’re not alone.
Last year, Brett Allred’s world shattered when his 23-year-old son, Riley, took his own life. While searching Riley’s phone for memories, Brett found screenshots of a website with step-by-step instructions on how to die. Now, he’s on a mission to shut it down.
🖥️ Own a Copilot Plus PC? Microsoft’s finally rolling out Recall, the controversial feature that snaps everything you do on your Windows PC (including those embarrassing things) so you can search your “memories” later. Windows Search also now lets you find stuff just by describing it instead of remembering exact file names. I went Mac and never went back.
🧠 ChatGPT got a memory upgrade: It can now remember your old conversations to give you more personalized replies. Two new features dropped: one for saved memories (stuff you ask it to remember) and one for chat history (info you’ve mentioned before). Want it off? Go to Settings > Personalization > Memory. FYI: It’s for Pro users now, Plus users later.
The weird history of Legos
Do you have memories of snapping together Lego bricks to make something special? Most of us think fondly of those plastic pieces. (Unless, of course, you stepped on one.) While the company has a wholesome image, it hasn’t always been that way. The real history of Legos is a lot darker than most people realize.
🔐 Locked up, they won’t let me in: Phone thieves are permanently locking users out of their iCloud accounts via Apple’s security features (paywall link). Armed with passcodes, they reset recovery keys, making account access impossible. Welcome to iHell: where you’re stuck screaming your mother’s maiden name when your memories are in the cloud.
😱 Airbnb nightmare: A couple on vacation found a hidden camera above their bed after a steamy evening. Turns out it was disguised as a smoke detector, complete with night vision and remote access. When they opened it, they found an SD card full of other people’s, uh, vacation memories dating back to 2020. No surprise they’re now suing Airbnb. This hidden camera detector ($39.97, 20% off) is essential.
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How to download your entire Facebook
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Save your home movies from VHS before it’s too late
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December 9th, 2023
23andMe skirts the truth on its big October hack — what you need to know. Plus, has ChatGPT met its match? Google releases Gemini, its new AI. Amazon sued over a bathroom cam and a new pill that tracks your health. Also, three ways to preserve holiday memories. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
Save important texts forever
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Get your memories off VHS tapes the easy way
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Easy to way get slides and negatives in your photo library
Do you want to revive your old slides or 35mm negatives? Listen to this one-minute podcast to transfer those memories to your phone’s photo library.
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GPS survival tip, sign digital docs, Google Photos update
Google updates Photos with redesigned Memories and a new collage editor, use your photos for a virtual clothing fit at Walmart, Keurig’s new smart brewer makes a mind-blowing amount of coffee and how to get your real signature on digital docs. Plus, a rescue helicopter nearly abandoned a stranded man by mistaking his distress call.
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Smart burritos, fridges and Band-Aids
Watch out for these telltale signs your hard drive is fading. Plus, inventors are working on smart fridges, high-tech burrito tape and bandages. I’ll also tell you how to stop your ex from popping up in your photo memories in just a few simple steps.
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Ukraine War: The dangers, scams and hacks you need to watch for + your calls
Russia has invaded Ukraine and there are fears it could lead to cyberwarfare — even here in the U.S. Find out what it could mean for you. Plus, how to stop your ex from showing up in your photo memories, 10 new war cons scammers are using to fool people, and your calls.
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Stop your ex from popping up in Google Photos Memories
Sick of seeing pop-ups of your ex on Google Photos? Listen now to hide old pictures without deleting them.
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What's the most important thing you'd miss if you lost your phone?
If you worry about losing valuable photos if you were to ever lose your smartphone, listen up! There are many ways to retrieve those precious memories so be prepared if this day ever happened. I’ll tell you how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices