How to spot Facebook scam posts — Simple way to foil porch pirates
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3 things you need to know today 1. Don't fall for this new Facebook giveaway scam Have you seen promotions from local retailers on Facebook offering big prizes? Don't buy into them. They are most likely a scam. We've got details on this viral scam and ways to avoid falling victim. Tap or click here for ways to outsmart these clever schemes. → |
2. Opt-Out Tuesday: How to remove your info from RocketReach People search sites collect information about you and put it online for anyone to access, including scammers and hackers. You can take back a bit of your privacy by removing your information from these sites. The process can be complicated, so we'll walk you through this. This week, we've got the steps for clearing your data from RocketReach. Tap or click here for instructions to remove your data from RocketReach. → |
3. Security how-to: Clever way to protect your packages from porch pirates Porch pirates sure know how to spoil the holidays. You think you've found the perfect gift for that special someone, but a ruthless thief steals the delivery before you bring it into the house. Now's the time to fight back. We've got ways to stop thieves in their tracks and secure your packages before they have a chance to get them. Tap or click here to keep package thieves at bay for good. → |
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