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How to spot and evade bank text scams

R.J. Spurgeon Feb 3, 2024

Did your bank just text you about a potential fraudulent charge on your account? Chances are, that text…

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Robocall tries to hack your cash

R.J. Spurgeon Apr 8, 2018

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

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

R.J. Spurgeon Aug 19, 2017

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

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

R.J. Spurgeon May 24, 2017

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

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

R.J. Spurgeon Jan 29, 2017

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

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How to avoid utility company telephone scams

R.J. Spurgeon Dec 4, 2016

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

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How to keep your personal phone number private

R.J. Spurgeon Mar 8, 2016

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

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How to avoid the fake computer virus scam

R.J. Spurgeon Jan 31, 2016

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

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A telephone scammer’s worst enemy

R.J. Spurgeon Oct 11, 2015

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

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