FBI warning about new Phantom Hacker scams targeting Coastal Bend senior citizens

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https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/fbi-warning-about-new-phantom-hacker-scams-targeting-coastal-bend-senior-citizens?fbclid=IwAR0rpLVRKYGd6UlSNNApEfLydTglVrys3q7d3vBp1pKia2RNBBJGj9MKzn4 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning people in Coastal Bend about a scam aimed toward senior citizens. The “Phantom Hacker” scam, composed of three steps, focuses on building trust for victims. Will Jackson is a senior in the Coastal Bend. He said that he believes that this scam …

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What is Remote Tech Support?

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Remote support for computer repair is a method of providing technical assistance and troubleshooting for computer-related issues over the internet. It allows computer technicians or IT professionals to connect to a user’s computer from a remote location in order to diagnose and resolve problems without the need for a physical on-site visit. This type of …

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Internet and Phone SCAMS in 2023

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Scammers may be “innovative” in their methods and employ a wide variety of techniques to gain access to victims’ minds and devices, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. I won’t encourage you to give up on-line dating or even interacting with strangers online, but I will explain how to recognize and …

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Help! My screen is sideways!

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Yes, computers can and do get damaged but there are also some surprising anomalies that may easily be mistaken for damage. Most of these occur because of incorrect preferences or accidental key presses. Users often panic and don’t know how to undo the damage caused by these errors when they disrupt the computer’s normal functioning. …

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The complete guide to Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts

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Here are all of the keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 that might help you navigate the desktop more quickly. On Windows 10, keyboard shortcuts are rapid ways to move about and carry out tasks using one or more key combinations, which would normally require a lot more mouse clicks and time to execute. There are …

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How to use the flashlight on your iPhone!

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If you find yourself in the dark (literally), the built-in flashlight on your iPhone illuminates your surrounds by using the LED camera flash. While this feature is highly useful, the iPhone flashlight becomes less useful when it accidently turns on in your pocket or bag, consuming your power. Fortunately, turning on or off the flashlight …

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