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I’ve been a Starbucks fan for several years now. At least, until they changed their rewards program. The program is now based on how much you spend and, quite frankly, it amounts to about a 5% reward for frequent customers. Five percent isn’t much of a savings, but it does bring me to the Starbucks […]
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Let’s file this week’s scam tip under the “how low can you go?” category. This is another phishing scam. And it’s focused on those filing a disability claim. It’s always bothered me how scammers will go after people when they’re in dire straits, but such is the nature of their business. Here’s what the phishermen […]
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Color me shocked when I heard the news, but Microsoft Windows and Apple Quicktime are getting a divorce. Here’s the bottom line: if you are using Windows and have Apple Quicktime installed, it’s time to uninstall Quicktime. Windows and Quicktime have had a happy coexistence for many years, yet Apple itself suggests you uninstall Apple […]
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Adobe Flash is broken. Again. I guess when you’ve got a billion users, having hackers find vulnerabilities in your software is inevitable. Unfortunately, the hackers are living large on money gained from people and organizations, many of whom can’t afford it. As of April 7, 2016, Adobe issued an advisory announcing a critical vulnerability in […]
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In 2014, 59 percent of organizations saw a rise in mobile device threats, according to a report by Cyber Edge. Meanwhile, the cyber security company Lookout reported a 75 percent increase in Android mobile malware encounter rates in the United States. Mobile devices are especially prone to data breaches because of their high-volume usage for […]
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Google wants to hire me! And they’ll pay me $90k a year! I’ll bet you’ve seen this email, too. So, how do you sign up? The answer is, by giving away all of your personal information to a scammer who doesn’t care where you live, what you do now, or what skills you have. No, […]
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It’s tough enough being a renter in a big city without some yokel trying to scam you, but that’s what happens far too often. The scenario is usually the same. You’ll see a listing for a well-priced apartment in a good neighborhood, but when you call to inquire you run into roadblocks. Maybe the landlord […]
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Miracle weight loss emails dominate our email inboxes every single day. Whether the email touts a product endorsed by Dr. Oz, includes a testimonial, or vivid before-and-after photos, they all have one thing in common—they’re a scam. Dr. Oz miracle weight loss I never wanted my messages to be hijacked by marketers on the […]
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.“Complete your tax return information” or “confirm your personal information” are just two of the many subject lines being used in the IRS email scam. If you’ve just received one of these emails and are wondering whether to do as the “IRS” is asking, take a moment to breathe. The good news is, it’s probably […]
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Common sense might make you think burglars don’t return to crime scenes. However, statistically, many do. If your home is burglarized, you may think you’re safe from another attack, but that is far from the truth. In fact, your home may be more likely burglarized now that you’ve been targeted. Don’t be a victim more […]
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The Byodo-In Temple renovations had not yet been completed during our 2017 visit. But it was a beautiful place nonetheless. If you look closely, you can see a bit of the lines and scaffolding to make work possible. More from the Byodo-In Temple archives
