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Phony โ€œYou Owe Moneyโ€ Emails and How to Tell Theyโ€™re Fake

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Every week, I hear from people about emails that say something like: We were unable to process your Netflix payment. Your account will be suspended unless you update your information immediately. Sometimes itโ€™s Netflix. Sometimes itโ€™s Amazon, Hulu, Apple, or a credit card. The wording changes, but the goal doesnโ€™t: to push you to act … Read more

Interesting Places for Smart and Curious People to Hang Out Online

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Iโ€™ll let you in on a little secret: I hated school. Sitting still, learning on someone elseโ€™s schedule, being told there was only one right way to understand something – it just never worked for me. But Iโ€™ve always loved learning. Thatโ€™s one of the reasons I love the internet so much. When you know … Read more

IRS Tax Scams 2026: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Them

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Tax season is stressful enough without worrying about scammers pretending to be the IRS. Every year, fraudsters get more creative – and 2026 is no exception – using phone calls, texts, emails, and even cryptocurrency demands to try to steal money or personal information. Every tax season, I hear from people who are feeling scared … Read more

What to Do in the First 10 Minutes After You Realize Youโ€™ve Been Scammed

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Take a breath. I mean that – right now. If youโ€™ve just realized youโ€™ve been scammed, your heart may be racing and your mind may already be spiraling into โ€œHow could I let this happen?โ€ Let me stop you gently. You were targeted because youโ€™re human – not because youโ€™re careless, gullible, or behind the … Read more

The Rise of Phone Scams Targeting Seniors: What to Know in 2026

Hello, friends! Itโ€™s Grammy here, and today I want to talk about something very importantโ€”phone scams. These sneaky calls have been on the rise, and unfortunately, folks in the 60+ age range (like me) are often the main targets. Why Are Phone Scams Increasing? Scammers are getting craftier every year. In 2026, theyโ€™re using more … Read more