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I Don’t Do Social Media — Here’s Why: It’s a Goldmine for Scammers

In a world where sharing our entire lives online has become second nature, opting out of social media can feel like going against the grain. But there’s a growing—and justified—concern behind that decision: social media has quietly become one of the most powerful tools scammers use to gather personal information. This isn’t about paranoia. Here are recent examples: GOOGLE & GMAIL FACEBOOK (Including Instagram) LINKEDIN AMAZON & ALEXA APPLE ANDROID and many many many many

Apr 143 min read

You 100% have been scammed. What now?

The Difference between Active and Passive Scamming/Fraud ACTIVE SCAMMING: “The Prince of Dubai Needs Your Help… Just Send Him Money!” "Grandpa, I just got in a car accident. Can you send me money?" AN EMAIL FROM SOMEONE YOU TRUST "Can you get a gift card to donate to a family in need/help the church?" If I had a dollar for every Prince who wants to marry me...actually...I would probably do it. hahaha. If you’ve ever gotten an email or call claiming a rich foreign prince needs

Mar 23 min read

Copy of I Got Scammed - November Issue Plantation Times

I Got Scammed At 78 years old, Christine Hunt created an estate plan and breathed a sigh of relief. Her modest home was paid off and her total estate was valued at just over $210,000. While she had 4 children, her granddaughter was the one who moved close by to check on her every day, and she wanted to make sure that her granddaughter was taken care of in the trust, even though no other grandchildren were named. She also knew that her children would not be happy about naming

Oct 30, 20254 min read