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Facebook Releases Camera App that’s Identical to Instagram
Posted on May 24, 2012 | No CommentsLess than two months after announcing its plans to acquire photo app company Instagram for $1 billion... -
Unethical Sales Practices Foster False Home Security Alarms
Posted on May 23, 2012 | No CommentsRecently the BBB received a report of elderly people getting calls from an alarm company “due to recent break-ins in... -
Scammers Fake Facebook Account Cancellation Notices
Posted on May 23, 2012 | No CommentsFacebook users, watch out. A clever scam in the form of a fake account cancellation email is making the rounds, and it's easy to get fooled. -
Phishers Attack LinkedIn Users Via Email
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 2 CommentsRecently my husband got notice from LinkedIn that he had an invitation and messages from his friend Joe. There’s just one problem:... -
Say ‘No’ to Scams
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsAnyone can prevent becoming a victim of a scam by saying “no” in words and actions, says a retired corporate executive with a major money-wire service whose job was to track and stop money-wiring fraud. -
Computer Maladies and their Various Ailments
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered if there might be spyware or viruses on your computer that you are unaware of? How... -
Beware of Memorial Day Scams
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsAlways be aware of scams and fraud around the holidays. Memorial Day is no exception. Memorial Day is a time... -
Pack to Avoid Scams
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsWhen you are packing for those summer trips, think about what you don’t want to take along and what not... -
Verizon Says Unlimited Data or Discount Phone, but Not Both
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 1 CommentVerizon Wireless, the largest mobile provider in the U.S., is making changes to its service plans that means customers will... -
Influenced by Coupons
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 1 CommentDoes it really take a $10 coupon to get me into a store? Apparently so. And I’m not alone. This week JC Penney released its first quarter 2012 report showing a $163 million loss in revenue. Mostly because of coupons. Or, rather, lack thereof.
