Every time a COVID-19 stimulus check is about to be mailed, criminals are waiting to scam people out of it. There are, however, several things that you can look out for to make sure that you don't fall victim to fraudsters and cybercriminals.

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Buying a laptop or desktop computer from a reputable manufacturer, you'd expect all the installed software to be thoroughly checked for issues. But sometimes, things escape the developers, which leaves consumers vulnerable. We've got details on some popular models that have pre-installed bugs causing problems.

Americans reported more fake job postings in 2020 than they did in 2019. Scammers took full advantage of people's eagerness to land new positions amid the pandemic. Don't fall for these fraudulent positions. Here are a few warning signs to watch out for.

Summer is the most popular time for people to get away or go on a short vacation. If you don't want to use Airbnb, you'll probably be looking to stay in a hotel. Many dangerous scams are spreading, so don't make these mistakes when booking or staying in a hotel.

I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Don’t trust Big Tech with your data and privacy.