Has a Facebook or Instagram friend messaged you about a grant for COVID-19 relief? If so, beware! It's not from your friend and is part of an elaborate scheme to rip you off. We'll explain how this scam works and give you some tips to avoid falling victim.

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Criminals can quickly talk their way into stealing your data or money using their best schemes. Some are so convincing that you don’t realize it’s a scam until it’s too late. Here are three phone scams going around that you must be aware of.

The DuckDuckGo search engine claims to stand for user privacy, but an investigation found that it had a contract with Microsoft that let the tech giant track users. The company just added new features that boost privacy, so you might want to give it another try. Here's everything you need to know.

Police use license plate scanners to check for outstanding warrants and stolen cars. But the technology is becoming available to non-authorities, which could impact your privacy. We've got all the details on this controversial technology.

From cringing at the pump to getting an eye-popping check at your favorite restaurant, inflation is hitting us all where it hurts. That’s why I started using Upside to get cash back on every purchase, whether it's gas, groceries or even dining out. Simply download the free Upside app and use promo code KIM for 25 cents or more back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. And, when you claim an offer for whatever you’re buying on Upside, "check in” at the business, pay as usual and get paid! When compared to credit card rewards or loyalty programs, you can earn 3x more cash back with Upside. Upside users are earning more than $1 million every week.