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Robocall tries to hack your cash

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In the 1983 movie War Games, a hacker accidentally finds his way into a NORAD computer system called War Operation

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How to create a scammer ignore contact list on your smart phone

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Telephone scammers and solicitors are annoying. They are also pushy, insistent, rude, and sometimes threatening. Once they find your phone

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Fake app steals account information – 3 things you can do to avoid it

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Recently, an email user opened a message and found an invitation to access a Google Doc. The sender’s name and

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“Can you hear me okay?” – Robocall tries to rip you off

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In the latest ploy by scammers to steal your hard-earned cash, criminals use the lure of a free vacation to

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How to avoid utility company telephone scams

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A recent rash of phone calls from individuals claiming to be from various utility companies are sweeping the nation. These

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How to keep your personal phone number private

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Email accounts, social media, online stores and other businesses want your telephone number. It’s a security measure that allows them

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How to avoid the fake computer virus scam

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The telephone is a popular tool used by fraudsters to fool others into handing over their hard-earned money. One effective

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A telephone scammer’s worst enemy

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One of the best tools of the trade for scammers is a simple telephone. While a tool is only as

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