Fox News

Do you want to prevent scam calls? Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how to block hidden IDs on your phone.

How to trace and block anonymous calls

BuzzFeed

Unfortunately, there are countless creeps who love that we love the internet — and who would love to swipe our personal information.

Not Checking This WiFi Setting Is Like "Leaving Your Front Door Open" To Hackers

I recently had a friend get caught up in a scam. Something had gone wrong with his Google account and, when he called what he assumed was a phone number for Google, he soon realized the person on the other end wasn’t there to help him but was hoping to scam him. Thankfully, he disconnected the call before the scammer had convinced him to share his credit card information to pay for whatever service they weren’t going to provide. Had he given them those numbers, they would have most likely drained his account.

6 ways to protect yourself from getting scammed online, by phone, or IRL

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

EDINA, MN – Think Facebook is just for funny cat videos and reconnecting with old friends? Think again! Scammers are lurking in the shadows of your favorite social media platform, devising new ways to steal your money and personal information. From fake fundraisers to malware attacks, these cunning crooks...

Shocking FACEBOOK SCAMS: This Is How Thieves Are Stealing Your Money And Data!

The Independent

Concerned about phone scams? EE, part of the BT Group, has launched a new subscription service to help protect mobile phone users from falling prey to scammers and nuisance calls.Called Scam Guard, it promises to use AI to spot likely spam calls and alert users to them, and is being made available to pay-monthly customers, starting from £1 a month.Across the UK, 40% of crime committed was fraud-based, according to government research published earlier this year, and 96% of mobile phone users have received regular nuisance calls.So, what are the signs that you’ve been contacted by a phone scammer? And...

6 signs you’ve been scammed over the phone – and what to do next

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning residents to be aware of potential utility scams. Although utility scams can happen any time of the year, they are more likely to occur during extreme weather events. The scammers take advantage of weather events, such as the current high heat temperatures the...

Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating Utility Companies In Person or Over the Phone

Now, hackers and scammers could be looking for just your phone number. It’s called “port-out hijacking” or “SIM-swapping,” and it’s been a nightmare for those who’ve fallen victim to it. In one instance, someone received an email notification from their bank that a hacker was trying to transfer $20K from their credit card to an “unfamiliar Discover Bank account.” Once that was resolved, days later, another attempt to score $19K to that same account was attempted. In this lesser-known form of identity theft, the hackers take over your phone number, so even calls and text go directly to them…and not to you. In this type of hack, even two-factor authentication can be used against you. These scams are only going to increase, but you can still be proactive in protecting yourself by regularly changing passwords, signing out of apps that you’re not currently using, and being diligent about keeping your personal information off the internet. According to the FBI, complaints regarding “SIM-swapping” have increased 400% between 2018 and 2021 and have caused over $68 million in personal losses to the victims.

How Phone Number Theft Can Be Your Latest Scamming Nightmare

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

North Carolina State

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LawnStarter ranked the dirtiest cities in America for 2024, including several cities in North Carolina. The study evaluated over 300 of the largest U.S. cities based on air pollution, water quality, waste management, and resident dissatisfaction across 21 metrics.

These North Carolina Cities Have Been Named in America's Most Filthiest Cities List

The Associated Press

The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier than ever to perpetrate fraud and get away with it. Internet and telephone...

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

I just paid $715.15 for a five-year subscription to McAfee Total Protection covering 20 devices. At least, that's what some unknown individual wants me to believe. Also: Do you still need to pay for antivirus software in 2024?. The news of my transaction came in the form of an email...

Did you get a fake McAfee invoice? How the scam works and 2 things you should never do

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Credit card fraud is an increasingly common issue that affects people of all ages, but senior citizens are often targeted more frequently. Scammers tend to prey on older adults, believing they may be less familiar with modern technology and fraud prevention methods. Staying informed about the types of credit card fraud can help seniors protect their finances and personal information. In this article, we will discuss five common credit card frauds that senior citizens should be aware of and provide tips on how to prevent them.

5 credit card frauds senior citizens should be aware of regularly

Identity fraud is a persistent problem these days. When companies that store your information suffer data breaches, thieves sell your personal info to criminals who use it to make purchases, open new lines of credit and even obtain health care. To safeguard their information, many consumers purchase identity-theft protection plans that cost around $7 to $35 per month and come with a dizzying array of optional services.

How to Prevent Identity Theft

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A Quick Guide to 4 Trending AI Scams to Avoid in 2024

The era of AI has ushered in a lot of changes in the online world. From AI-generated content on every social media platform to AI chatbots...

A Quick Guide to 4 Trending AI Scams to Avoid in 2024

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