Don't fall for this tricky AirTags scheme — Never answer this dangerous phone number
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In this issue ... Scary AirTag scam What free credit check sites really cost 📞 Don't answer calls from this number |
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4 things you need to know today 1. Have an AirTag? Bad news: It can be hacked to steal your Apple account Apple AirTags are great for finding lost stuff, but what happens when you lose the AirTag itself? It has a lost mode for people who find the device to get it back to you. But scammers are purposely misplacing AirTags to steal information from the Good Samaritans who want to return them to their rightful owners. Tap or click here to find out how this tricky scheme works. → |
2. Here's what those free credit check sites really cost you (it's not just money) Five of the biggest credit score monitoring companies hide a dark secret. They may be free to use, but you give away more details than what is necessary to see your credit rating. Here's is what a recent investigation found and how to protect your data. Tap or click here to see the dangers of free credit reporting sites. → |
3. If you pick up your phone and see this number, don't answer Spam robocalls are more than a nuisance. They can also be dangerous as scammers look to rip you off. Now, a scam robocall has gone viral, and if this number shows up on your phone, do not answer! Tap or click here to avoid falling victim to this dangerous scam. → |
4. New iOS update fixes problematic iPhone bugs - Update now The recently-released iOS 15 for iPhones brought along a number of new features. Unfortunately, it also brought along a few bugs like warnings about running out of storage that weren't accurate and problems unlocking iPhones using Apple Watch. Now Apple has released an update to address those issues, which you can download and install right now. Tap or click here to see exactly what iOS 15.0.1 fixes on your iPhone. → |
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