Sick of robocalls and political spam? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a free way to get a second number and protect yourself.
Removing your info from the web takes forever - Unless you do this
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I’ve warned you about all the scummy sites that collect your personal details for years. I’ll never forget, not too long ago, when my son Ian asked about a house I lived at in my 20s. I couldn’t remember where it was.
Ian called and asked if it was a particular street in LA. It was, but how the heck did he know? The address I lived at many years ago was listed with my name on a people search website. So creepy!
I’ve got a super smart, easy way to get yourself off sites like these.
Your personal information is big business
Data brokers collect your Social Security number, birthdate, address, health info, contact details, you name it — and sell it to the highest bidder. It’s nearly impossible to remove all that from the web yourself.
That’s where Incogni comes in. It’s a personal data removal service that scrubs your info from the web. It handles the hard work for you. Seriously, it’d take hundreds of hours to do it all on your own.
If you’ve ever agreed to a Privacy Policy online (we all have!), this is a solid way to protect yourself from identity theft, health insurers jacking up your rates, robocalls and more.
It took me about 3 minutes
Before I could recommend it to you, I tried it out myself. The process took me a few minutes, and I was immediately opted out of 27 databases, with 47 more requests sent.
All you have to do is create an account and then enter your name and address. These sites require this info to remove your data — so you’d do that whether or not you use Incogni.
Then, you grant Incogni permission to reach out on your behalf. After you finish the setup process, you’ll see a list of sites you’ve been removed from and pending requests.
It’s so easy
7 new scams to watch out for
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Every day, it seems like there’s a new scam you need to watch out for. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, which is why some folks go on digital detoxes. In other words, they stop using tech devices like smartphones, computers and TVs for a little while.
5 ways to block or hide your number when making calls
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Robocalls have been an annoyance for years, and with technology constantly advancing, it’s only going to get worse. And they’re not just interruptions these days. Many are calls from scammers looking to rip you off.
That’s why it’s important to be proactive and stop these calls dead in their tracks. You have several clever ways to keep scams and robocalls at bay. Tap or click here to stop robocalls for good. How are these callers getting ahold of your number in the first place?
Watch your phone for 6 phony messages costing people money
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If you’ve seen an influx of annoying texts on your smartphone recently, you’re not alone. Scammers are increasingly shifting to text messages as their preferred strategy — and they’ve got plenty of new tricks up their sleeves to hook unsuspecting victims.
Why car warranty robocalls just stopped
Are you happy that those irritating car warranty robocalls have suddenly vanished? Here’s why you’re free, in 60 seconds.
Ukraine is using robocalls to fight Russian invaders
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Why we're still getting robocalls after the FCC's fix
Remember the FCC’s robocall crackdowns? Listen now to find out what’s changed — and what has stayed the same.
Robocalls have reached new heights
How do you recognize a robocall? Listen now to complain to the FCC about this obnoxious and dangerous scam.
Is this the end for robocalls?
All telephone providers – AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox and all the others – have until the end of today to implement new technology that fights fraudulent calls. Here’s the full story.
Try this quick tip to stop robocalls
Robocalls are always annoying. But when they arrive on your smartphone, they’re even more irritating because they’re using your plan’s precious minutes to sell you something you never wanted to begin with.
Good news: Robocalls ending!
Most people I know don’t bother to pick up the phone anymore unless the calling number is someone they actually know. Most of the time, unknown numbers are robocalls. And for the last six months, they’ve grown especially annoying. Luckily, it looks like the tide is finally turning.
Tech Refresh: Clubhouse, dangerous app, robocalls galore
This week, the team dives into the hot new app Clubhouse and the security gotchas you need to know. It’s time to update, whether you have a Windows PC or Mac, and there’s a file-sharing app you should seriously reconsider using if it’s on your phone. Plus, 2020 was a wild year for robocalls. How will 2021 stack up?
Political calls & texts quick fix
We’re less than two weeks before the election, and I have good news and bad news. First the good news: The number of those irritating political robocalls is declining. But the bad news is the number of unwanted political text messages is increasing. What to do?
T-Mobile's new Scam Shield helps you fight annoying robocalls
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The war against robocalls has been an unforgiving one. Just as it seems like consumers take one step forward, it’s two steps back as the people behind the calls switch up their tactics and figure out new ways to clog up our inboxes.
Pro hacker makes $600K working part-time, stop robocalls, tech trivia
In this week’s episode of Komando On Demand Insider Edition: Are you sick of those annoying robocalls? Your carrier has ways to shut them down. Kim talks with a pro hacker who made $600K last year working 5 to 10 hours a week. If you’re looking for a job, there’s something employers are looking at much harder than your resume. Plus, don’t miss this week’s tech trivia.
3 ways to silence those annoying robocalls
Sick of those never-ending scam calls? Yeah, me too. These days, your phone rings and there’s a good chance it’s a robocall that feels designed to drive you crazy. Did you know your phone, your wireless provider and even Google can help you block them out? Here’s how.
Will this wireless carrier silence robocalls?
The robocalls just keep coming. Have you been hit by the influx of phony government agency calls? If you use this a major wireless carrier, you could get some relief — if you wait a few months.
Robocalls flood our phones by the billions
Twenty-six billion. That’s how many robocalls Americans received last year. The FCC is stepping in, but blocking robocalls is harder than we thought.
Ex-director of FBI, CIA takes on a phone scammer
Robocalls and phone scammers are getting worse. Most are merely annoying but some can be terrifying, like the scammer who threatened to kill Lynda and William Webster. Webster’s name may sound familiar: He’s the former head of the FBI and CIA. Plus hear some creative and hilarious ways people are getting even with robocalls, and learn tips you can use today.