Fraud & Security Alert

December 2, 2020

Don’t fall for this fake Costco giveaway

We've seen tons of scams recently, and now a version of a classic scheme is making the rounds on social media platforms like Facebook. This one capitalizes on a massive grocery giveaway, and you need to keep an eye out for it. Here's how the scam works and ways to avoid falling for them.

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Don’t fall for this gift scam on Facebook

Looking forward to Secret Santa this year? Don't let that love of gift-giving (and receiving) get in the way of smart decisions. The Better Business Bureau is warning people about a scam that preys on people who love giving gifts, and you need to keep an eye out for it. Here's everything you need to know to avoid being scammed.

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If you have one of these Macs, don’t install the latest update

The latest update for macOS is already looking like a disaster. When it first came out, it slowed Apple's servers to a crawl. Now that more people have access to it, they're finding that it's bricking some machines. If you haven't installed the update yet, here's why you should hold off until Apple has a fix.

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