Sep 03 2019
The recent growth in popularity of DNA testing, as it has become cheap enough to use for reasons other than specialized medical testing, has also led to an explosion of DNA testing scams. The fraud starts with scammers first gathering large amounts of DNA samples. They might do this at events frequented by seniors, such …
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Nov 27 2018
We are more connected to technology than ever before. We can get our news the moment it happens; we can learn about complex subjects from information sources around the world; we can run errands, do our banking and shopping, without leaving home; and we share ideas and keep in touch with family and friends, no …
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Aug 07 2018
Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has received numerous complaints from shoppers fooled by too-good-to-be-true social media ads. Just because a company advertises on Facebook, Instagram or another social platform does not mean it is trustworthy. Be sure to do your research before making a purchase. Here’s how the scam works: You are scrolling through social …
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May 15 2018
The scammers are certainly very busy! Here are just a few to be aware of — 1. Facebook —– friend invites from people you don’t know. Never accept an invite from someone you don’t know. Recently a young attractive woman invites an older gentlemen (or a young attractive man invites an older woman) to be …
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Jun 21 2017
Ever thought you might want to xeriscape your yard to reduce maintenance in your later years, save a few bucks on home repairs, or spend a summer being a camp host in a national park. These and many other opportunities such as learning how to download apps on your cellphone or communicate with your grandchildren …
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Dec 31 2016
In 2007, the age of acceleration in technology happened practically overnight and changed the world forever. According to author Tom Friedman’s latest book “Thank You For Being Late,” three major acceleration forces included 1) market forces (globalization and price collapse of connectivity making the Internet and computers cheaper, 2) mother nature affecting our environment and …
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