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February 28, 2023

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3 nasty new phone scams to watch for

3 things you need to know today

1. 3 nasty new phone scams to watch for

There are many ways thieves try to steal your money. Some of the most daring methods are phone scams. Here are three tricky phone scams making the rounds to avoid.

Tap or click for help spotting three dangerous phone scams. →

2. Opt-Out Tuesday: How to see what Microsoft knows about you and shut down tracking

You'd probably be shocked to learn how much personal information companies have on you. And it's not just Facebook. Microsoft also tracks your online activity and compiles your data for targeted ads. Here's how to turn off data collection on your Microsoft account.

Tap or click here to increase privacy with your Microsoft account. →

3. Ignore this Facebook scam trying to get you to buy a 'cheap phone'

We hate Facebook scams, and this one takes on an additional dimension of treachery. It claims to be a special Amazon promotion being advertised on the social media platform. Stay far away if you see any of these "deals" on your feed. They include links to fake Amazon storefronts trying to snatch your information and rip you off.

Tap or click for details on the latest Facebook scam making the rounds. →

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  1. 2 million popular air fryer models recalled. Tap or click to find out if you have one.
  2. Do you have unanswered Facebook friend requests? Tap or click to see who rejected you.
  3. Do you love finding deals on online marketplaces? Tap or click here for details on five Facebook Marketplace scams to avoid.
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  5. Malicious 2FA apps to avoid. Tap or click for details on scammy programs pretending to be authenticator apps.
 

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