The Tech Boomer
Helping you navigate the world of tech without having to call your grandkids
Ever stand up from your computer after an hour of browsing, checking emails, or sorting through photos and realize your neck feels stiff, your wrist is throbbing, or your lower back is completely aching?
Fake Chrome web store reviews have been directing people to a call center where they will be scammed.
Fake text messages have become a common tool for scammers to trick people into giving away their personal information or money. These messages often appear to be from reputable delivery companies such as UPS, FedEx, or USPS, and they claim that there is a problem with a package delivery. The message may ask the recipient to click on a link, call a phone number, or provide personal information to resolve the issue.
Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to trick people into giving them money. One recent scam involves people claiming you qualify for a government grant that gives you “free money.”
We’ve spent years telling you the golden rule of staying safe online: Check the sender. If an email looks fishy, you hover your mouse over the name, see a strange address like cool-deals-123@scam.com, and hit delete. Simple, right?
2-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a good way to protect your online accounts. Here's what it is and how to use it. We have passwords to many online accounts. Choosing one can be a hard task. That's why so many people wind up using the same one over and over again, or just as bad, making a too weak password.