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Avoiding Target gift card scams: What you need to know
Target gift card scams take multiple forms, from tampered gift cards secretly drained upon loading the card to fake "government agents" pressuring you to pay them via gift cards. In many cases, recove...
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Military romance scams: How to protect yourself
If someone you've met online claims to be in the military and is asking for money, gift cards, or sensitive information or photos, pause before sending anything. These are common red flags of a milita...
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Spectrum scam calls: What they are and how to stop fake callers
If you're getting unexpected calls claiming to be from Spectrum, be careful about answering. Scammers often pose as trusted cable or internet providers to collect personal information or pressure you ...
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iPhone calendar virus: Complete guide to remove spam events
If you’re suddenly seeing calendar events you never signed up for, you might think you have an iPhone calendar virus, but it’s usually just unwanted invites sent through your Calendar app. The so-...
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Identity theft insurance: What it is and whether it’s worth it
Online identity theft is a widespread problem that can happen when you least expect it. If criminals gain access to your personal data, dealing with the fallout can be stressful, time-consuming, and e...
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Internet fraud: Definition, types, prevention, and recovery
Internet fraud keeps growing every year, and the numbers are staggering. Scammers are stealing billions of dollars from people and businesses worldwide, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. The d...
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What is Blowfish encryption, and how does it work?
Blowfish is a fast, flexible encryption algorithm designed to protect data using a shared secret key. While it’s an older algorithm, it’s still commonly used in legacy systems and for password has...
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Who can see my mobile data history?
More people can see your mobile data history than you might expect. Your mobile carrier, internet service provider (ISP), the websites you visit, and network admins can all see varying amounts of your...
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What is synthetic identity theft, and how can you prevent it?
Synthetic identity theft is one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-detect forms of fraud today. Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals and uses someone’s real personal informa...
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Does Facebook listen to you? Uncovering the truth about data, microphones, and tracking
You’ve probably heard the rumor: Facebook is secretly listening to your conversations through your phone’s microphone. But is that actually true? Some people swear it is, pointing to eerily accura...
