How to tell if an e-mail is a scam
[Source: Computer Hope www.computerhope.com, authored 24.1.18] E-mails come in many forms, and it sometimes can be difficult to tell the difference between a genuine message and a scam. Here are some of the many...
Category: Virus and Scam Alert
Recent Motueka Scams
Below are 2 reports of recent scams that happened in Motueka Scam 1 The member of the Motueka public received a phone call on her land line from a person who claimed to be...
Tips and Tricks on Security – Protect Yourself from Scammers
Do your best to protect yourself from scammers. Avoid the hassle of having to clean up your computer. **Use strong passwords and/or password managers. A strong password is long, is not written down anywhere,...
Don’t call Tech Support…..
The criminals are at it again — “Immediately Call Apple Support” is a fake error message displayed on your Mac by a malicious exploit. And yes, Windows users face similar attacks .. “Call Microsoft...
Fight Spam with a Disposable Email Address
It seems everyone wants my email address: Facebook, bank, accountant, even the tomato vendor at the farmer’s market. It’s no wonder my spam filter is so busy, but I do wonder which of the...
