November 6, 2021

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This week on my show

You should keep your phone number private to avoid scammers - Here's how

Whenever you hand out your phone number, whether to a person or an online form, you are exposing yourself to spam, scams and more. For the most part, you don't have to use your actual phone number. Some apps and tricks let you keep your real number private. We'll show you how.

Tap or click here for tips on keeping scammers and spammers away. →

5 scams making the rounds right now you should know about

New scams are popping up all the time, and it's impossible to track them all. You may think it's equally impossible to have a strategy to avoid them, but just a few precautions can keep you protected. We'll tell you what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to five scams that are out there right now.

Tap or click here for details on dangerous scams making the rounds. →

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Google ad scam, take better pet photos, Ben's first 5-star review

Scammers have a clever new tactic that really works. They're creating Google ads to piggyback off search traffic; one scheme cost people over $500,000 in cryptocurrency in one weekend. Plus, tips for taking better pictures of your furry friends, and Ben gives his first five-Ben head review. Listen to find out what merited the honor.

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The Kim Komando Show Rewind: June 5, 2021

Another ransomware attack hits a major meat supplier, drug cartels are weaponizing drones and details on Amazon’s coffin-like employee wellness chamber.

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Kim answers your questions

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Best accounting software?

Is there ANYTHING I can use besides QuickBooks for my financials? The more I use QB, the more disgusted I become! HELP!

Sounds like you're drowning in spreadsheets. Don’t let QuickBooks slow you down, and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite by Oracle, the world’s No. 1 cloud business system.

NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce and more — all in one place — instantaneously.

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Antivirus vs. VPN

What is the difference between virus protection and a VPN? Do you need both for total protection or only one?

Good question! While antivirus software protects you from online threats, a VPN hides your IP address and protects your privacy. Both are important, and they do very different things. My recommendation is to use both. It's worth it if you care about security and privacy.

For antivirus and online protection, check out TotalAV. It protects you from all the latest threats. Get an annual plan of TotalAV Internet Security for only $19 at ProtectWithKim.com. That's over 85% off!

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What are those chews called?

Kim, I heard you mention those heart and energy chews on your social. Where do I get those?

You're talking about SuperBeets Heart Chews, and I take two every single day. I have a bag on my desk at the office and one at home. SuperBeets Heart Chews combine non-GMO beets with grapeseed extract, which is clinically shown to be twice as effective at supporting normal blood pressure as a healthy lifestyle alone.

OK, here's my little secret. You can buy them on Amazon, but you really shouldn't. If you use my special link, you can get a bag FREE when you buy two. It really is a great deal.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

How to know if you’re being stalked or are just paranoid

Lots of people have been asking me lately if everything they do on their devices is being tracked. Well, that depends on if you've taken the proper precautions. That's why I've put together this list of ways you're being stalked and how to stop it from happening.

Tap or click here for ways to boost digital privacy. →

Best ways to organize your cloud storage files

When all your files go to the cloud, you don't have to worry about losing all your important photos, videos and documents. But there's a good chance your cloud storage is a mess, and that makes finding what you're looking for a pain. I have an action plan to help.

Tap or click to clean up your cloud storage for good. →

WEEKEND JOKE

Why did the cat decide to buy a computer for herself?

Because she liked playing with the mouse.

I thought that was a pretty good joke. I feel like we all could use a good laugh right now. You know what else we all could use? To stay up to date on everything going on in the digital world. Why not sign up for one of my daily newsletters so you can keep your finger on the pulse of tech?

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