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December 14, 2022

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This terrifying phone scam uses a trusted phone number to trick you

3 things you need to know today

1. This terrifying phone scam uses a trusted phone number to trick you

A terrifying phone scam is making the rounds you need to know about. In one example, a thief called a victim and threatened her mother's life if she didn't pay a fee. It was all an elaborate scheme that anyone could fall for. We've got details on what to watch for.

Tap or click here for steps to take if you get one of these calls. →

2. A quick tech trick that could save you from falling for a costly scam

How do you know if a photo is legit? Maybe you're looking for love on a dating app and are worried about being catfished. Or you find something for sale online and think the image is phony. There is a clever tool to determine if images are real or fake, and we'll show you how to use it.

Tap or click for a guide on how to prevent a scam encounter. →

3. 3 simple ways to make your Wi-Fi faster and more stable

Slow Wi-Fi can spoil an excellent binge-watching experience. Not only that, but it can make turning in work assignments nearly impossible if you're working from home. But there is hope for you yet. Here are three tricks to speeding up Wi-Fi that are so easy even those who aren't tech-savvy can try them.

Tap or click for faster internet without upgrading your router. →

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Tech Refresh: Gift card scams, stop porch pirates, top tech stories of 2022

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Do you tend to forget important things when you're busy? Try this quick trick. Plus, use these simple tips to protect your packages from porch pirates during the holiday season, top tech stories of the year and holiday gift card scams to watch out for. Tap or click to get caught up on all things tech.

 

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