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  • An amazingly realistic video scam that’s using AI to target seniors.
  • Mobile game players: did you know the story behind the ads for games on social media?
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Be aware, gamers: mobile games are using misleading ads and sneaky design tricks to get you and your kids to disclose personal information and spend money in the apps.

You see ads for these games inside apps and games, where full‑screen clips pop up between levels or after you lose, and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, short‑video apps, and free weather, news, and puzzle apps.

Watch for these tricks.

  • Some games place the “preview” and “buy” buttons very close together, or even swap their functions, so a single mis‑tap can cause a purchase.
  • Many make it easy to tap to buy with one click, allowing kids and distracted adults to spend money without a clear confirmation step.
  • Some in-game ads offer players in-game currency for completing surveys, but often, players never receive the promised rewards. Then, personal information collected from the surveys is sold to third‑party advertisers.
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Players, unite and be smart!

  • Turn off one‑tap purchases, require a password or biometrics for every transaction, and regularly review in‑app purchase history.
  • Be skeptical of ads that show amazing gameplay or rewards; check independent reviews before downloading.
  • Treat tiny or hidden “X” buttons, forced timers, or confusing reward offers as red flags and exit the app.

Update Your Password

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PayPal has just reported another, relatively small breach, its third incident in a year. The company is rolling out stronger protections for its users, such as longer passwords, face or fingerprint logins, and two-factor authentication. But using them is still voluntary for now.

It’s worth using the extra safeguards you’re comfortable with, since they make it harder for criminals to get into your account even if your data leaks again.

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