In 2019, charity scams are alive and well. Because December is the month when charities receive a large portion of their funding, and when scammers ramp up their efforts to stuff their wallets with your money. Whether your favorite cause is animal welfare or youth development, the thing that binds us all together is we want our dollars to be used properly, not wasted on … [Read more...] about 3 tools to avoid 2019 charity scams and navigate the season of giving
Scams & Cons
I hacked your device — for real or a scam?
I had just started to write this month’s scam tip when I received an undeliverable message alert in my email. The message had the subject line, “I hacked your device info@terryambrose.com and you have a problem now…” Not being one to overlook divine intervention (or pure dumb luck), I decided I’d found my November scam tip. How the “I hacked your device” scam works So, what’s … [Read more...] about I hacked your device — for real or a scam?
3 tips to survive the latest Social Security scam
Dear Citizen — unless you’ve been living off the grid, you’ve heard this phrase. The people behind it want you to believe they can cut off your social security benefits…or send you to jail…or some equally preposterous claim. The problem is, this scam is a big deal in 2019 and people are falling for it. Tip 1: Save your sanity—press End Call, not 1 The sad truth is robocall … [Read more...] about 3 tips to survive the latest Social Security scam
Broken password syndrome – did someone steal my password?
Why am I being forced to reset my password? It’s a question I asked just this week when I tried to log into Canva and was told I needed to reset my password. I hadn’t used my Canva account in months and hadn’t received an email notification about a data breach, so I went in search of answers. Option 1 - Canva data breach Surprise! Not really. Canva suffered a data breach on May … [Read more...] about Broken password syndrome – did someone steal my password?
3 tips to avoid fake Facebook friend requests
A new friend request…what a great feeling, right? Don’t clap your hands in glee and merrily hit the Accept button, though. Otherwise you could set yourself up for trouble. In the age of social media, Facebook friend requests—and the scams they spawn—are an integral part of our online lives. From recognizing the fraud to knowing how to deal with it, here are 3 tips to avoid fake … [Read more...] about 3 tips to avoid fake Facebook friend requests