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The Stupid, it Burns!

I am well aware that I probably should be using ad blocking software on all my devices, so I guess I'll hang my head in shame and admit that I don't. It's probably

Security! Privacy! Scams! Go Deflock Yourself!

I found a good YouTube channel to help you to Not Get Scammed! This is the Rossen Reports YouTube channel and the guy running it is Jeff Rossen. The guy talks about

A Crypto Extortion Scam Analysis: How Fear Is Used to Trick Victims

A Crypto Extortion Scam Analysis: How Fear Is Used to Trick Victims Disclaimer: This article documents and analyzes a real crypto extortion email I received. It

Protection from scams

In this digital world almost all of the tasks can be done online, and such a thing is good for making our life much better and comfortable. But every comfort and

Staying Safe Online Takes More Than Just Caution

Scams are everywhere and the most scary part is, they are coming in different forms and increasing in their tactics to win more victims. The same scam I fell for

The Daily Meme #917!

Be careful out there crypto enthusiast. The scammers are everywhere! source I mean, IF multi-billion dollar corporations fall for it, you at least have cover, but

Staying Safe in the Social Jungle

I thought I had seen it all in the social space, but apparently there is always more and we should not be surprised because anything is possible. It is more than

Avoiding Consumer Scams in 2026: Top Scams and How to Spot Them

As technology advances, scammers are increasingly using more sophisticated tactics to deceive consumers. As digital platforms grow more complex, it’s becoming harder

The Truth About Onnit's Alpha Brain

The cardinal sin that Alpha Brain commits is not proving that it contains the advertised ingredients. I’m sure there’s a reason why they don’t do this — It’s probably

You're Wasting Money on Self-Help

Personal growth has really paid off for me, but I'm skeptical about spending money on the types of offerings that are so common in the personal development world;

What Is Real These Days?

Getting your small dose every day might make it normal, or maybe I should say, you don't realize the magnitude of the events, but this is getting out of hand. As

Security Alert: Phishing Link Led to Loss of Hive Funds.

Security Alert: Please Be Careful of Suspicious Links I'm sharing this to at least warn others, just so no one would make the same mistake that I made. So, it happened

Pattaya news alert! Another scam targeting retirees

One of the only visas that is relatively easy to get and maintain in Thailand is the retirement visa. All you have to do is prove that you have access to some

Analysis of a Scam

I recently received the following: Seems innocuous, right? Let's get that paper! But there are several red flags already. The sending email is @ shiftilt.com, but

Should ARB Interactive Be Sued For PCH's Non-Payment To Their Winners?

1.  Introduction Probably the question I should be asking is, "Can ARB Interactive be sued for Publishers Clearing House's non-payment to their winners?"

Unmasking the Deceit: Scam Products vs. Deceptive Marketing in the Modern Age

In today's fast-paced digital marketplace, consumers are bombarded with ads promising miracle cures, unbeatable deals, and revolutionary products. But not all that

Weekly Crypto and Web3 Safety Digest — CW48 2025

This crypto and web3 safety digest CW48 2025 summarizes the week’s highest-impact scams, drainers, phishing kits, and user-layer mistakes — so you can understand

WARNING!!!! A Simple "." Can Get You Robbed of Your Money!!!

Pay Attention!! A Simple Human Error is all that's Needed to get Robbed! Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned Hiver, please read this post and keep your money

What-If Wednesday: Your Bank Calls about "Suspicious Activity"

You receive a call from a ID that shows like "National Bank" or something like your bank's customer service number. A polite and legitimate looking

Didn't Answer Elon Musk's Video Chat; What Did I Miss?

Scams happen every second, in many different parts of the planet. I am sure that you, like me and everyone else, receive a massive number of scammy dms in your Web2