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How Flaws in Amazon and Apple Security Could Destroy Your Digital Life

August 13, 2014

Do you ever read about online fraud or identity theft and think, I’m too smart to fall for that? Well, don’t be so sure. Earlier this month, WIRED and Gizmodo technology writer Mat Honan was the target of vicio...

Pinterest and Instagram Exploits: How Fake Pictures Pick Your Real Pockets

Miranda Perry

July 6, 2014

Article, Mobile Services, Technology

Be careful where you click. Cybercriminals have sharpened their focus on Pinterest and Instagram. Con artists are targeting consumers with bogus free gift card offers on these popular social media platforms. We...

Check Your Phone Bill Right Now: Cell Phone Scams That You Need to Know About

Miranda Perry

July 2, 2014

Consumer, Featured, Mobile Services, Video

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Phony iPhone 4S from Turkey

Team Scambook

April 16, 2014

Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology

While the iPhone 4S has been around for a quite a bit now and with the Siri function definitely putting a whole new spin on it, everyone couldn't wait to get their hands on one and are still buzzing over it. W...

Fake iPhone Charger? Apple Will Give You $10 Trade-In Value

Sean O'Connor

August 8, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Technology

Knock-offs and generics can be a great, cheap alternative to legitimate brand name products. Most of the time, they look and work exactly like the real thing. Unfortunately, while they may work just fine, most ...

Early Smartphone Upgrades: Are They Worth It?

Sean Boulger

July 22, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology

Thinking about upgrading to the new Apple iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S smartphone? If you're like many consumers, you might be waiting for your cell phone carrier contract to expire so you can take advantage of...

Tech-Savvy Toddler Buys Sports Car on eBay with Dad’s Smartphone

Sean Boulger

July 15, 2013

Article, Culture, General Consumer, Mobile Services

Shopping on eBay is great. Most would agree that getting a new car is great. But when those things happen on accident, it can definitely be a little troublesome. Turns out, that's exactly what happened to one u...

Photo of an Apple iPhone demonstrating tips to extend battery life

10 Tips to Extend Your Smartphone Battery Life

Sean Boulger

July 8, 2013

Article, Featured, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology

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Ever wonder how to increase your smartphone's battery life? Whether you have an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Android phone or a Blackberry, you've probably drained your battery too quickly at one time or another. ...

A color photo of a baby playing with an iPad.

Apple Settles Class-Action Lawsuit with Parents of In-App Buying Kids

Sean Boulger

July 1, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

Kids love Apple. Between educational apps like Reading Raven and games like Candy Crush Saga, an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch can keep toddlers and young children engaged for hours. Unfortunately, some kids a few...

Is AT&T Over Charging You?

Team Scambook

June 23, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Mobile Services

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Researchers found that even when all data was disabled, AT&T reported data usage on the user's bill Nearly 20 million Americans have data service for their iPhones or iPads through AT&T. Unfortunate...

New Device Can Use iPhone Chargers to Hack Your Info

Sean Boulger

June 14, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Technology

What would you do if your iPhone were hacked and you didn't even know it? An alarming new discovery suggests that iPhone chargers can be modified to use as a powerful hacking tool. If scammers use this techn...

Controversial ‘Snapchat Leaked’ Site Proves Privacy on Social Media is No Guarantee

Sean O'Connor

June 4, 2013

Article, Technology

Snapchat, a popular social media photo-sharing platform, is raising privacy concerns over leaked photos that are supposed to be private. If you're not familiar with Snapchat, here's how it works: You or your...

4 Easy Ways to Block Unwanted Calls on Your Cell Phone

Leah

April 17, 2013

Article, Mobile Services, Technology

Is your cell phone constantly ringing with spam calls? Fear not! Scambook has dug up some simple yet effective tips about how to block unwanted calls and prevent annoying telemarketing interruptions. Althoug...

Photo of Woman with Short Red Hair Smiling with Smart Phone

Which Cell Phone Carrier is Right for You?

Sean O'Connor

April 9, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology

Now that the iPhone is available on T-Mobile, it's harder to see the differences between cell phone providers. Previously, carriers differentiated themselves by the mobile devices they offered. AT&T had the...

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