I spent an enjoyable weekend with family celebrating the marriage of my nephew and his lovely bride in Michigan. When I returned home, there were two identical messages waiting for me on my answering machine. In a way, I always appreciate …
Anatomy of a Fake Friend Request
I received a friend request today, one that I pretty quickly determined was fake. Aside from the fact that I’d never heard of the dude, here’s what tipped me off: this is Captain Faker’s Facebook account. My, he certainly looks …
Why Do People Fall for Scams?
A reader wrote in with the following question about scams: I just came across a new (to me) scam. I received an automated message that my Windows key had expired and that my computer would no longer work! They gave …
Text Phishing
Here’s another phishing scam to look out for. This one comes in the form of a text message. A writer at the Tech Talk website recently received one on their phone. At first glance, you might think there’s a problem …