Articles tagged: scam
How Can I Protect Myself From Scams?
Scams are everywhere, it seems. I’ll cover some common ones, and share the single most important rule to protect youself.
Has a Hacker Really Hacked My Email Account?
A scam claims your email account has been hacked, possibly even including a password you’ve used. Don’t be fooled.
Avoiding Tech Support Scams
What do you do when you suddenly find yourself on the phone with a scammer? Step One: Be Skeptical!
Is My ISP Calling Me to Clear Up My Problems with Windows?
In a brazen scam attempt, you may get a phone call from someone claiming to be your ISP or other service provider to “help” you with your Windows problems. Don’t fall for it.
Is the internet just full of scams?
Many advertisements of computer products include promises that they can’t keep, or know that they won’t keep. By making things seem much worse than they actually are they attempt to entice – or even scare – you into purchase tools you simply don’t need.
