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PSA: Don’t change your birth year to 2007 on Twitter, or you’ll be locked out

There are tons of hoaxes constantly doing the rounds on Twitter, including the recent Bitcoin scam ... people not to fall for the hoax with the message below. If you’ve unfortunately fallen prey to ... read more

Scam alert: Did a virus warning pop up after your computer locked up, telling you to call tech support? Don't fall for it

Janece Mollhoff and Sally Komrofske were shocked when their computers locked up ... to prevent such scams. » Do not purchase software or services from an unsolicited call, email or suspicious website. ... read more

Locked out? Don't fall for this locksmith scam

The BBB says this “nationwide locksmith swindle” has already resulted in more than a thousand complaints. “We know that there are thousands more people across the country who have been victims and don ... read more

Travelers are bombarded by scams like these. Don’t fall for them.

How to avoid it: Secure all of your valuables before heading out for the day. For instance, stash wallets in slash-resistant bags that lock ... don’t pony up after accepting the item, the individual ... read more

Don’t fall for this Twitter prank, it’ll lock you out of your own account

Please don’t do this. You’ll get locked out for being under 13 years old,” tweeted the account. For those who haven’t tried this, we recommend you not to do so as it will definitely lock you out from ... read more

Don't Fall For This Sophisticated New PayPal Phishing Scam

It's not PayPal's website, of course. But if all you're looking for is the lock icon that accompanies a secure site ... and one way they do that is by making sure the emails they send out don't ... read more

How To Prevent and Respond to a SIM Swap Scam

They could even lock you out of your ... there are many forms phishing scams can take, but they’re easy to spot if you know what to look out for. Don’t click links, download programs, or ... read more

Don’t fall for this tech support scam targeting PC users

Another scam threatens to hijack the files on your computer with encryption. A warning window says that your files will lock ... you don’t recognize, try scanning your PC with a free tool from Norton. ... read more

Twitter birth-year hoax locks users out of accounts

Instead, users who fall for the scam will be locked out of their accounts because Twitter prohibits anyone under the age of 13 from using the site. "Please don't do this," the company said via a tweet ... read more

Don't fall for these mortgage refi scams

Other versions of the scam aim at those behind on their payments or who owe more than their property is worth, the BBB said. "There's one big catch. The 'company' needs you to pay (an upfront fee) in ... read more

Locked out? Don't fall for the locksmith scam

If you're locked out of your house or car, choosing the first locksmith you see on a Google search is not a good idea. That's because it's usually an ad for $15 or $19 "service call" but will end up ... read more