Category Archives: Technology

The “Pig-butchering” scam – Beware!

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Mary Kelly

This scam comes out of Southeast Asia. As all scammers will do, they first take their time in conversation by some means to build up your confidence in them. “The scammer’s goal is not to ask for money but coax … Continue reading →

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Technology Criminals Are After Your Money

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Mary Kelly

There are those who have jobs as scammers. They are located all over the world…..It is an international business. And if they can’t get your money one way, they will try to get it in another way. In an attempt … Continue reading →

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Review: Edward Jones “Protect financial accounts…” (internet-security)

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Mary Kelly

Review: Edward Jones Protect Financial accounts from “cyberthieves” {Jones, E. (2022, December 28). Protect financial accounts from “cyberthieves”. Waycross Journal-Herald, pp. 5–5. Reported by John Pfaff in Financial Focus. John Plaff, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, 608 Jane St., Waycross, Georgia, … Continue reading →

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Internet scams

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Mary Kelly

by Mary Kelly Please be careful! Spams, scams, and hacks are on the rise. And if you are an older adult (and more so if you can be identified as being single or a widow/widower), you are a target! See … Continue reading →

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Are you there? (internet-security)

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Mary Kelly

Have you ever received a phone call and heard the caller say right up front, “Are you there?” I bet you have. And I bet you said “Yes.” I heard of a new scam. The caller gets you to answer … Continue reading →

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