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When ‘Your Bank’ Emails: How to Spot a Phishing Email That Looks Real
Picture this: You’re sitting down with your morning coffee, feeling generally good about the world. You open your inbox expecting a nice newsletter, a note from your sister, or perhaps a coupon for 20% off birdseed. Instead, you see a…
My Computer is Frozen! Dealing with Alarming Tech Support Pop-ups (Without Calling the Scammers)
There you are, minding your own business. Maybe you’re looking up a recipe for pot roast, or trying to figure out what your grandkid meant when they texted you “bruh.” Suddenly your screen turns bright red. A siren starts blaring…
‘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…
What Happens When a Hot-Pink Lamborghini Pulls Up to the Nursing Home?
There’s a statistic about loneliness that I keep thinking about. Among UK retirees, isolation has been called a public health crisis. Not “a shame.” Not “an unfortunate side effect of getting older.” A public health crisis. The kind that costs…
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,…
The Charity Scam: How to Ensure Your Donations Go to a Real Cause
Picture this: You’re finally sitting down to a hot dinner. Naturally, the phone rings immediately, because the universe has a strict policy against uninterrupted meals. You answer, expecting a robotic voice warning you that your car’s extended warranty is about…
The 96-Year-Old Grandma Who Made Half a Million Fans Wait Three Years for a YouTube Video
If you think you’ve ever left people hanging, I promise you’ve never done it like Hamako Mori. Picture this: you’re watching a 93-year-old Japanese grandmother play Resident Evil 4 on YouTube. Monsters. Chainsaws. A spooky village full of things that…
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…
Stop Sneaky Apps: How to Turn Off Background Location Tracking on Your Smartphone
Have you ever visited a garden center to buy a single bag of potting soil, only to come home and find your phone suddenly showing you ads for competitive lawnmower racing? You start to wonder if your phone is psychic.…
