Facebook is a useful social tool which allows users to easily stay in touch with friends and family and stay up-to-date on news and events. However, Facebook has been criticized …
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Online Romance Scams Romance scams (a.k.a. “Catfishing,”) are fake online profiles created in order to lure someone into romantic relationship. The scammer then often uses this relationship to gain the …
Lost Pets: When NOT to Share (Trigger warning: images of injured pets below.) Some lost pet posts are actually a type of scam that preys on people’s compassion …
What is “Typosquatting?” Typosquatting is a type of cybercrime in which a common misspelling of a popular web address is registered to a scammer. Examples might be “www.amaazon.com” or “www.googel.com.” …
Technology has the power to change lives, and for people with disabilities, it can be a real lifeline. One of the most significant technological advances recently has been the development …
Pets are an integral part of many people’s lives, providing companionship, comfort, and joy. As pet owners, it’s essential to make sure that our furry friends are well cared for. …
As technology advances, so does the ability to create fake content. Deepfakes, in particular, have become a growing concern as they are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more challenging to …
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world, and offers an incredibly wide range of products to its customers. These products are often sold on Amazon not by the …
We all know how crafty online scammers can be. Did you know that they are also wealthy enough to purchase ad space at the top of Google’s search results? …
THE “YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED” SCAM A loud noise. Strange images. Your computer is freaking out — but you shouldn’t. Some “Your Computer is Infected” Scam Examples: This type of …
