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Why I sometimes Just Say No

Scam 911 Posted on August 28, 2023 by abletecAugust 28, 2023

I just got a comment on 1 of the posts I shared from this site to Facebook. “Hello 🌹 🌹 , I hope you don’t get this comment the wrong way, I must say your posts are lovely and interesting, … Continue reading →

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Hundred Percent Scam

Scam 911 Posted on August 27, 2023 by abletecAugust 28, 2023

If all of the following are true for you, then the likelihood you’ve encountered a scam is basically 100%. 1) You’ve received an unsolicited contact, either by phone, email, text message (SMS), or home visit; 2) The contact is urging … Continue reading →

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The Most Dangerous Myth of All

Scam 911 Posted on August 26, 2023 by abletecAugust 26, 2023

I read an article, linked to below, written by a young lady regarding how she fell for a USPS Smishing scam. She may have learned some lessons, but unfortunately, I don’t feel she learned the most important one. I emailed … Continue reading →

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Contest!

Scam 911 Posted on May 6, 2023 by abletecMay 6, 2023

Greetings all my musician friends. I hope this post finds each of you well and safe. In 2022 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States Government, reported that 8.8 billion (yes, that’s with a b) dollars was lost … Continue reading →

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Scammers Invoice for Stuff You Didn’t order

Scam 911 Posted on January 27, 2023 by abletecJanuary 27, 2023

WARNING!!!!! The following invoice represents a scam! Absolutely do not contact the phone number therein! Basically this purports to be an invoice for Norton Antivirus in the amount of $350. Here is a copy of the email accompanying it. Note … Continue reading →

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Hero Saves Senior Couple from Scam

Scam 911 Posted on January 26, 2023 by abletecJanuary 28, 2023

This story came from Channel 12 news, Phoenix, AZ. Retired Scottsdale Couple Nearly Scammed out of Thousands Saved by Store Clerk A hero clerk at a CVS store stopped a scam in progress when she intervened as an elderly couple … Continue reading →

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The 10 Easiest Ever Commandments to protect Yourself from Scammers

Scam 911 Posted on January 18, 2023 by abletecJanuary 18, 2023

Who was the only person to break all 10 commandments simultaneously? The answer is Moses, of course, when he threw the tablets containing the 10 commandments in anger on seeing the Israelites engaged in worshipping a golden calf. So what … Continue reading →

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Beware Verification Codes

Scam 911 Posted on December 29, 2022 by abletecDecember 29, 2022

You know not to give out your social security number. You know not to give out your passwords. You know not to give out your credit card information unless you contacted the person first. But verification codes? Perhaps not so … Continue reading →

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Holiday Scams Part 3: Gifts That Aren’t

Scam 911 Posted on December 17, 2022 by abletecJanuary 27, 2023

Here’s an email I recently received. Although it’s clearly a scam, GMail let it through. Be vigilant. Just because an email service provider let something into your inbox doesn’t mean it’s legit. From: Tony Walton tonywalton348@gmail.com to: my personal email … Continue reading →

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Holiday Scams Part 2 Counterfeit Products

Scam 911 Posted on November 23, 2022 by abletecNovember 23, 2022

The holidays are coming. So is the cash crunch that accompanies them, as well as the desire to get that special someone or someones something they’re longing for. Something They’ll Love It was 2012. My husband loved “Pirates of the … Continue reading →

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