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Your Subscription (MM #4538)

Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track is difficult. Recently, I’ve received dozens of emails claiming “your subscription has expired.” They’re ALL spam. They never send emails like that…

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You’re Invited (MM #4291)

Recently I’ve noticed that we’re getting more mail and email that start with the words, “you’re invited.” Now it’s not like we’re getting an invitation to a party or something fun. Usually, these messages are just some type of solicitation for a credit card or something equally annoying. I can’t believe people fall for this…

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Hi (MM #4250)

For many of us, the smartphone is both a blessing and a curse. It can do much more than the old flip phone, but the spam factor has multiplied. A decade ago, we only received spam phone calls. But now, thanks to text messaging, there are multiple ways for spammers and scammers to reach us….

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Text Message Spam (MM #3843)

Thanks to new government regulations, you should notice fewer robocalls over the next few months. But of course, the scammers have a new way of bothering you, text message spam. That didn’t take long! While we’ve found a way to limit robocalls, the crooks are already one step ahead of things…   

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