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We have all heard the old tale that if you throw a penny off the Empire State Building, it will drop so fast that it could kill someone on the street below. Is that true? Some people put it to the test. Check out what happens when pennies are dropped onto someone from a helicopter way up high.
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.
The most critical things scammers are after are your personal information and money. How they get to it varies. Tap or click here for the scams seniors fall for most and how to spot them.
Thieves are getting much better at spoofing companies and government agencies, hoping to rip you off. These dangerous phishing attacks are on the rise.
IT professionals can seem like angels in human form in times of need. With a few clicks of a mouse, they eliminate issues that had you perplexed. But not all tech issues are as hopeless as they may seem.
Some computer issues have simple fixes you can try on your own. Tap or click here for five easy solutions to common tech problems. If you bother an IT worker with one of these simple issues, they might roll their eyes and tell their friends about your “user error.”
You always have to keep your guard up when surfing online. Scams are lurking everywhere to rip you off. If you think you’ve fallen victim to a scam, there are some steps you need to take immediately. Tap or click here for three immediate steps to take if you fall for a scam.
We always advise avoiding pirated movies, music and other types of software. Not only is bootlegging these materials illegal, but the sites you get them from can’t be trusted.
Often, sites hosting pirated material infect your device with malware. A recent example was websites offering free Hollywood movies created to spread malware. Tap or click here for details on this scammy plot.
