Tag: scams/scammers

Stop annoying political texts

Political texts driving you crazy? Here are smart tips to stop them, no matter your device.

5 things you should never put on a resume

Now that bots are scanning resumes, an AI program could reject our resume before a hiring manager even sees it. Here’s how to make the cut.

Massive data leak impacts 1 in 3 Americans

More than 100 million records belonging to Americans were left online, exposed. I’ll walk you through the steps to take next to protect your security and privacy.

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

How much can you earn from home? Some of the salaries on this list may surprise you. Many jobs require no previous experience.

Elder fraud is on the rise – These are the most common scams

The hardest-hitting elder scams right now — and my pick for a tool you can use to protect your privacy.

Your data: It’s all posted online – But there’s a simple way to remove it

A loyal reader, Racquel, emailed me recently after dealing with a very angry customer at work.

Take back control of your online privacy

A simple way to stop sites from collecting your data.

Opt-Out Tuesday: How to remove your info from FamilyTreeNow

Here’s how to remove your personal information from FamilyTreeNow.

Best ways to block scam calls – And an easier way to stop scammers

From taking advantage of carrier tools to using third-party apps, here are the best ways to stop scam calls in their tracks.

Find out who’s calling you from an unknown or blocked number

See who’s calling from unknown or blocked numbers. Sniff out scam calls with a few of these tricks, starting with tracing techniques.

10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus a secret way to know wait times

Do you need to contact Amazon, Microsoft, Apple or another Big Tech company? Here are customer service numbers for top tech companies.

Looking for a remote job? Use these tips to find a high-quality gig

Ready for remote work? But be careful: There are scams everywhere. Follow these five tips to find legitimate work-from-home jobs.

Free check to see if your router has been hacked by criminals

Scammers can hack your system through your router, and you wouldn’t even know! Use this tool to see if your system is safe.

5 ways to block or hide your number when making calls

5 clever ways to hide your phone number when making calls.

Watch your phone for 6 phony messages costing people money

Scammers are using six new types of fraudulent text messages to trick victims into sharing personal data and payment information.