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Consumer watchdog series exposing scams in south central Indiana.
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Better Beware – The End Of Encryption
We all depend on computer encryption to keep our data and communications safe. Now, quantum computing is going to make the encryption we've all been using obsolete. Here's a very quick look at a complex subject that will definitely affect all of us...perhaps as soon as next year.
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Better Beware – Three Strikes No Hits
The fraudsters hit on me all the time, and here are three recent foul-ball attempts to bamboozle me. All were pretty obvious for a number of reasons, and telling you about them is fun! Three strikes, no hits, and all made the error of targeting me.
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Better Beware – Snake Oil at Light Speed
We're having another epidemic -- of health misinformation, spread at the speed of light on the internet, and especially on social media. Swallowing lies and wrong information can literally kill you! Here are some facts, and some ways to stay safe...and healthy.
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Better Beware – Time To Not Share
Mexican crime cartels are ripping off American timeshare owners by offering to buy their timeshare at a very attractive price. This telephone scam has netted them hundreds of millions! Here's how it works and what to watch out for.
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Better Beware – What Are The Facts?
Do you make up your own mind -- or just choose who to believe? That can be dangerous, these days. "You pilot always into an unknown future. Facts are your single clue. Get the facts!" -- Robert A. Heinlein
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Better Beware – Eclipse Headsup!
A total solar eclipse will pass right over Bloomington next Monday, and there are dangers from strangers, from traffic, from the eclipse itself -- and from phony eclipse glasses sold by fraudsters! Here's how to stay safe.