Just hooked up a MagicJack Go device so I can have a cheap house line. Works great but now I’m curious, what settings should I use to get maximal benefit?
How do I set up my MagicJack phone number account?
Spam, Scams & Security
Google “Account Activity is Unusual” Email?
I’m really worried someone’s hacked into my Gmail account, Dave. I got an email saying that there was unusual activity on my account and when I clicked the “Not me!” button, it just popped up an email. I don’t know how to let Google know I didn’t log in from Belgium. Help!
Email about Citibank Payment: Is It Legit?
Hi Dave! I have an account with Citibank which is why the email I received about a pending payment is confusing: it doesn’t look like any other email I get from Citibank. Is it legit?
Do you Trust your Mac to Keep your Personal Info Private?
These days, personal information has become as precious as gold to those who know what to do with it. Some will have more nefarious purposes than others but what they all have in common is the fact that they’ll go to great lengths to obtain your personal information.
How Can I Tell if Email Is Really From Facebook?
Every few days I get something from Facebook in my inbox. Or is it? Is there some way to know for sure that email messages are actually from Facebook?
Why did I get email about Gmail cancelling my account?
I don’t know whether to believe it or not, but I got an email saying that I had requested termination of my Gmail account and now it’s queued up for cancellation. What’s going on?
How do Gift Card Scams Work?
I bought a $50 gift card for my daughter to celebrate her HS graduation, but when she tried to use it, the card had a zero balance. How can I have bought a gift card at the supermarket that had already been used?
Not Logged In To AmEx Account Recently?
I got an email from American Express saying that I hadn’t logged into my account in a while and asking me to verify my info. Seems suspicious. How can I tell if it’s legit?
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