by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
It’s not uncommon for one of my credit card companies to reject a big purchase of mine in the name of fraud protection. Especially, if I am purchasing something out of state or out of the country. But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen fraud protection like...
by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
I’m sure you’ve heard it a thousand times. It’s the go to defense people use when someone tells them that they are afraid to use their credit card on the Internet. I’ve even muttered it myself many times. “You know, using your credit card...
by Sponsored Post | Fraud and Scams, Mobile Devices
SPONSORED POST Mobile technology has seen a surge in usage over the last 5 years as users check email, watch media, and communicate using their mobile devices, but what are the risks as we shift all or some of our communications to mobile platforms? Read on as IT...
by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
Sometimes I feel like people just want to blame everything on technology. Case in point the email below. It supposedly explains how technology has made it so easy for thieves to do their job. But I’m not convinced. And to prove it I’m going to list the...
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by Patric Welch | Email, Fraud and Scams, Tips
If you receive an email with nothing but a link to a website, don’t click it. Even if it appears to be from one of your friends. The chances are very high your friend’s email account was compromised and the link is malicious. Instead of clicking, delete...
by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
I don’t normally do this because I’m not a fan of spreading fear but a newly discovered virus is spreading rapidly through the Internet—and it looks like it could have some serious effects. The virus, dubbed Ductivity, infects your computer by disabling...
by support | Fraud and Scams, Websites
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Do not use the same password on every website. Need more convincing? Read on. Evernote, an extremely popular brain-dumping website, recently announced it was the victim of a data breach in which hackers gained...
by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
As cellular providers continue to put the clamps on unlimited data plans, people are looking more and more for free Wi-Fi hotspots, especially when outside their home. But just because your smartphone or tablet indicates a Wi-Fi hotspot is available in your area...
by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
McAfee recently released the 12 scams of Christmas to help consumers be more aware this holiday season. A few of them are worth noting to Noobie followers: iPhone 5, iPad and other hot holiday gift scams. Be suspicious of deals on hot holiday gift items. Try to verify...
by Patric Welch | Fraud and Scams
A new scam may be heading to a phone near you. The scam involves a phone call from a person claiming to be “from Windows” (not Microsoft). The person will explain that he has received alerts that your computer is infected with viruses and will offer to...
