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

Miranda Perry
August 13, 2014
Article, Technology
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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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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...
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Is AT&T Over Charging You?

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June 23, 2013
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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...
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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...
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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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