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How scammers get free stuff from your doorstep
How scammers get free stuff from your doorstep

Think your neighbor’s package mix-up is innocent? It could be a scam to get free stuff from Amazon. Here’s how the trick works and what you should do…

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The government shutdown

A shutdown won’t cut your internet or cell service, but it could mean flight delays, stalled tax refunds, and federal services grinding to a halt. He…

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You’re paying for shows you don’t watch
You’re paying for shows you don’t watch

The average American spends nearly $200 a month on streaming and internet. Chances are, you’re paying for shows you don’t even watch. Here’s how to a…

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Goodbye glass dashboards

After years of forcing us to fumble with glossy touch screens, carmakers are finally listening. Mercedes, Volkswagen, Tesla, and more are bringing ba…

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Why you should not use WhatsApp
Why you should not use WhatsApp

Scammers know exactly how to trap you. When a friendly message on social media suddenly moves to WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram, it’s a red flag.  Her…

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How bots fooled Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel changed its logo after an online backlash, but nearly half the outrage came from bots. Real customers followed the fake mob, and the c…

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Hidden cameras in your Airbnb?
Hidden cameras in your Airbnb?

A Georgia couple found hidden cameras in their Puerto Rico Airbnb, capturing private moments with their kids.Here are four smart steps to spot hidden…

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42 billion and still no service

The government has spent $42 billion to connect rural homes to broadband and not a single one is online. Meanwhile, Starlink is already delivering in…

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Credit bureaus are selling you out
Credit bureaus are selling you out

Drowning in junk mail? Credit bureaus sell your info to banks and insurers, fueling all those “pre-approved” offers. Here’s how to stop them for good…

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Secret messages through Google Docs

Forget phones. Students are turning Google Docs into secret chat rooms. With invisible text and shared files, it looks like homework but it is really…

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