Articles tagged: scammers

An image of a modern mobile phone receiving a call. The screen of the phone displays a caller ID that reads "TRUST ME" in bold letters. The phone is held in a hand against a neutral background, emphasizing the caller ID on the screen.

Tip of the Day: Don’t Believe Caller ID

How Do I Tell If an Email Address Is Fake?

It’s hard to determine whether an email address is fake.

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It Pays to Be Skeptical

If we would all be a little more skeptical, we’d be safer and the internet would be a more trustworthy place.

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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.

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Phishing: How to Know It When You See It

Phishing is a way scammers trick you into providing personal and financial details. Phishing opens the door to identity theft and more.

Never Attribute to Malice . . .

Malicious intent is commonly understood to be the cause of technological trials and tribulations. It’s usually the wrong assumption to make.