online-safety
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AI Scams Just Hit a Record — Here’s What’s New and How to Stay Ahead
The New AI Scams Targeting Seniors in 2026 (and How to Beat Them) The numbers are in, and they’re sobering. According to the FBI, Americans 60 and older lost about $7.7 billion to online scams in 2025 — roughly a 60% jump in a single year. The reason for the surge has a name: artificial… Continue reading
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Tech Support Scams: Why That “Your Computer Has a Virus” Pop-Up Is Fake
Fake Virus Pop-Ups: How to Beat the “Your Computer Is Infected” Scam You’re reading the news or checking email when — bam — the screen freezes. A bright red warning fills it: “WARNING! Your computer is infected. Call Microsoft Support immediately.” Maybe there’s loud beeping, or a robotic voice telling you not to turn off… Continue reading
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