Internet scams got you going crazy? Wind River Internet tells you what you need to know to safely navigate the web

June 15, 2020

What can you do to lower your potential exposure to internet scams? It helps to learn what to look for. Patrick Adam Lawson, Executive Manager of Wind River Internet and County 10’s Will Hill sat down last Wednesday to answer tech questions from viewers and discuss Internet scams.

Internet scams continue to evolve and can vary widely. The term generally refers to someone using internet services or software to defraud or take advantage of victims, typically for financial gain.

Summary:

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1. What is “phishing” and what are some of the big scams to look out for

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2. How to stay safe from scammers on Facebook (hint: stop taking all those surveys about your life!)

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3. Email scams and phishing links in Facebook Messenger

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4. Weird URLs and how to spot a scam site (like county1o.com or cnnn.com)

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Some resources discussed in the show include: