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December 6, 2022

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Don't fall for this new Facebook giveaway scam

3 things you need to know today

1. Don't fall for this new Facebook giveaway scam

Have you seen promotions from local retailers on Facebook offering big prizes? Don't buy into them. They are most likely a scam. We've got details on this viral scam and ways to avoid falling victim.

Tap or click here for ways to outsmart these clever schemes. →

2. Opt-Out Tuesday: How to remove your info from RocketReach

People search sites collect information about you and put it online for anyone to access, including scammers and hackers. You can take back a bit of your privacy by removing your information from these sites. The process can be complicated, so we'll walk you through this. This week, we've got the steps for clearing your data from RocketReach.

Tap or click here for instructions to remove your data from RocketReach. →

3. Security how-to: Clever way to protect your packages from porch pirates

Porch pirates sure know how to spoil the holidays. You think you've found the perfect gift for that special someone, but a ruthless thief steals the delivery before you bring it into the house. Now's the time to fight back. We've got ways to stop thieves in their tracks and secure your packages before they have a chance to get them.

Tap or click here to keep package thieves at bay for good. →

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Don't let Alexa ruin your Christmas

Worried about holiday snoopers finding the hidden gifts you bought for them? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a tech trick that will throw them off the trail.

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Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. Update Chrome now! Another zero-day flaw has been found. Tap or click to get this critical patch.
  2. There's an app that promises you money for watching videos. Tap or click here to find out why it's a scam.
  3. Tired of annoying spam calls? Tap or click here for steps to silence spam calls without downloading any apps.
  4. Getting texts that just say ‘hi’? You’re not alone. Tap or click to find out how to handle them.
  5. If you have this popular file program on your Mac, delete it now. Tap or click to see the risks of keeping it.
 

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The strange way airports get their call signs

The strange way airports get their call signs

Every airport has its own specific three-letter code. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is PHX, for example, and Denver International Airport is DEN. It turns out that the way these codes are assigned is much more complicated than just abbreviating the city or state. If you fly to Montreal, Canada the call sign is YUL. Why is this and how does the system work?

 

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