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SCAM: Did I Just Buy A Computer From Amazon? I Demand a Refund!

February 23, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / 1 Comment
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Dave, help! I just got an email that says I’ve purchased a MacBook Pro and that they’ve already charged me half the cost. The number to call if there’s a problem is weird, though, so can you tell me what’s going on? I’m afraid it’s a scam…

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Easy Way to Generate Strong Passwords With 1Password?

January 22, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments
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I run 1Password on my Mac system and when I get to a new Web site, I’d like to be able to easily get a highly secure password suggestion. I assume 1Password can do that, but how do I actually get to the password suggestion tool in the program?

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Set Up 2-Factor Authentication for my Nord VPN Account?

November 26, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments
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I have a friend who seems to be able to log in to a lot of my paid apps and would like to prevent him from utilizing my NordVPN account. Can I set up two-factor authentication or similar?

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Did I Really Just Win $500 from Venmo? [No, You Didn’t]

October 22, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / 2 Comments
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Just got an email that I’m a bit suspicious about, Dave. The subject is “$500 Venmo balance needs confirmation.” Normally I would ignore these, but Gmail is saying this one’s from a trusted sender. So is it legit?

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Should you Save Passwords in your Web Browser?

August 5, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Computer & Internet Basics, Spam, Scams & Security / 2 Comments
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Even today, many of us are still using the same password to access multiple sites. What’s more, we also plug personal gear into work networks. Despite the steady rise in cybercrime, we also still heavily rely on browser-managed passwords. But is it a good idea?

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Did I Really Just Win An Amazon Raffle? [No, You Didn’t]

May 14, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security / No Comments
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I’m skeptical: I received an SMS text message from an unknown number saying that I’d come in 2nd for an Amazon raffle for a free pair of Apple AirPods. Nice, but… what? How can I tell if it’s legit or a scam, Dave?

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Unexpected Email Invoice for Windows Defender Subscription? It’s a Scam.

April 23, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Most Popular, Spam, Scams & Security / 25 Comments
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I’m afraid that my credit card or Microsoft account might have been hacked: I just got an invoice for $399.99 for an annual subscription to “Microsoft Defender” from Microsoft. Is it legit? How can I reverse the charge on my account?

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How To Run A Privacy Checkup on Windows 10?

March 23, 2021 / Dave Taylor / Spam, Scams & Security, Windows PC Help / No Comments
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I get weirdly personal spam email messages and it seems like quite a lot of my personal information is out in the world. How can I check and ensure that my privacy settings are correct on my Windows PC?

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