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October 3, 2022

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Wrong number? This scam starts with just one innocent text

3 things you need to know today

1. Wrong number? This scam starts with just one innocent text

It's not just spam phone calls you need to worry about these days. Now you have to be careful with text messages from unknown senders. If you aren't careful, you could fall into the trap of an elaborate scam. We'll share the right way to handle these dangerous texts and a few pointers to staying protected.

Tap or click here for the right way to handle spam texts. →

2. Storm scams are here — How to avoid them in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian

While the outpouring of support for the victims of Hurricane Ian is heartwarming, it's sad that scammers are jumping in. They are taking advantage of people's willingness to help by setting up fake disaster relief campaigns and even offering "assistance" to the victims themselves. We'll show you how they practice their dirty tricks and how to lend a hand legitimately.

Tap or click here to avoid scams surrounding Hurricane Ian. →

3. 30-second privacy check every Google and Facebook user must do today

We all have too many online accounts to keep track of. It's tempting to hit "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Facebook," but you're giving away a lot more than you bargained for every time you do. I'll show you how to take back your privacy in just seconds.

Tap or click for an essential step to clean up your online life. →

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