If you haven’t protected your wireless Internet connection, this video will show you why it is important:
As can be seen, a lot of information can be gleaned about you just by how you surf the Internet. Do you really want that information broadcast to anyone that has a bit of curiosity? Or worse, to those that are specifically looking to take your money?
While you probably think that it will never happen to you, that is exactly what the people stealing this information hope…for those that are looking for easy ways to secure their home wireless, this article may help
When it comes to personal finances and money, the saying “if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is” should always be in the back of your mind. That still doesn’t keep people for falling for scams as this British show reveals when it sets up a computer scam:
To help avoid falling for a similar scam, the video’s advice that you should always get a receipt (with the stores contact information) that details the work to be done is sound. I would also include:
If the advertisement was found on a flyer or in a free newspaper rather than a paid advertisement in a mainstream media outlet, you should be extra careful and go in assuming it’s a scam (and make them prove it otherwise).
A quick Internet search for the company in your areas Better Business Bureau can help confirm they are legit. If the BBB doesn’t know about the company, start raising those red flags.
And if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is….
This video highlights how many of us have unconsciously accepted what the advertisers say about bottled water to the point that many people now assume that bottled water is better than tap water. The reality is that most people can’t tell the difference.
Warning: This video contains adult language. If you are willing to ignore this, however, it gives some good information on why bottled water is such a rip-off including taste tests where people couldn’t taste the difference: