Jalyn Girardot
Online dating can be a fun way to pass the time. It can also be a way to meet potential partners. But it’s also full of catfishers, scams, and people you just don’t connect with. Maybe it gets as far as a first date and you discover the person doesn’t look at all like their…
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Many of us are aware that scams, fraud, and cyber threats are out there. We may even be aware of some specific scamming methods, such as catfishing, hacking your accounts or devices, or even pretending to be your bank. But scammers and fraudsters are always coming up with new ways to get your information, steal…
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Social media platforms have become popular amongst users since it’s the most convenient way to stay updated with what loved ones are doing. Long lost friends can also find one another again and communicate with each other about what has been going on in their lives. However, social media platforms also contain catfish, cheaters, and…
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We all know the old phrase “seeing is believing.” We’re hard-wired to believe the things that we can see with our own eyes. But with advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the line is starting to get blurry. AI can write comprehensible text, create images, make deep fakes, and fabricate fake videos that look real.…
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So much of the modern world is digital. We pay bills online, watch TV online, save photos online, and shop online. Nearly three-quarters of Americans are active on social media. But none of us will live forever. Research estimates that in less than 50 years, there will be more deceased people on Facebook than living…
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It’s been six years since the infamous Ashley Madison hack, the one that published the information of users using the affair dating service. However, the website has increased in popularity once more following the spread of coronavirus. While people are staying at home during these times, it has not stopped people from trying out a…
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Chris Parker, founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, started the Easy Prey Podcast with online fraud prevention in mind. He wanted to help listeners learn to avoid being an easy target for scammers and fraudsters, both online and in the real world. Since episode 1 aired on March 18, 2020, he has interviewed some of the most influential…
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Online dating has provided many the opportunity to find the love of your life. Location is no longer a restriction, and you could meet the person of your dreams. However, scammers are also abundant online. They’ll try to grab your attention, reel you in, and steal your life savings. They call this form of scam…
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