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‘IRS Calling’: How to Know if a Government Notice is Legitimate (and Not a Scammer)
You’re sitting in your favorite chair, maybe watching Jeopardy, when the phone rings. The caller ID boldly announces: “Internal Revenue Service.” You pick it up, and a robotic-sounding man named “Officer Steve” informs you that a warrant has been issued…
The Sweetheart Who Needs a ‘Loan’: Spotting Emotional Manipulation in Online Romance Scams (Before Money is Mentioned)
Back in the good old days, if you wanted to meet a potential sweetheart, you had to attend a church picnic, eat three scoops of potato salad, and try to figure out if your date’s weird uncle was a dealbreaker.…
The Unsubscribe Maze: Spotting ‘Dark Patterns’ That Trick You Into Subscriptions or Hidden Fees
Have you ever signed up for a seemingly innocent “free 7-day trial” to read a single article about gardening, only to discover that canceling the trial requires a blood sacrifice, a treasure map, and a notarized letter delivered by a…
I Gave a Scammer My Bank Details: Immediate Steps to Protect Your Accounts
Have you ever clicked a link, typed in some information, and immediately felt your stomach drop to the basement? It’s that exact same feeling you get when you confidently wave at someone across the street, only to realize they were…
Did My Netflix Expire? Spotting Phony Subscription Renewal Emails
Picture this: It’s 7:00 PM. You’ve just microwaved a pristine bag of popcorn, settled into your favorite armchair, and mentally prepared to watch four consecutive episodes of a British baking competition. But before you can grab the remote, your tablet…
Beware the ‘Social Security’ Call: How to Verify Government Agency Contact
Let’s talk about the telephone. Back in the good old days, a ringing phone meant a friend wanted to chat, or maybe someone was calling to excitedly tell you that you’d won a beautiful new set of encyclopedias. Today, answering…
When Love Asks for Money: Common Excuses in Online Romance Scams (and How to Say No)
You finally met someone wonderful online. They are charming, they appreciate your witty banter, and they actually ask about your day. They don’t even mind that your dog snores louder than a freight train. For a few weeks, everything is…
Clicking Safely: What to Do If You Accidentally Click a Suspicious Link (Before It’s Too Late)
You’re minding your own business, checking your email to see if your grandson finally wrote back (he didn’t), when you spot a message. “URGENT: Your package from The Intergalactic Mail Service cannot be delivered!” You didn’t order anything, but hey,…
Is Your Smart Home Too Chatty? Privacy Settings for Alexa & Other Connected Devices
Remember when the only thing in your house that listened to you was the dog? And even then, he only paid attention if you were holding a piece of cheese. Today, things are a little different. You can’t walk into…
Stopping the Snoops: How to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising on Social Media & Websites
Have you ever mentioned out loud that your knees are aching, and five minutes later, your phone shows you an ad for a magical copper knee brace? It feels like the internet is hiding in your living room bushes, taking…
