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Kim Komando
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Jul 6, 2023 • 38min

Voice authentication hacked, YouTube’s psych tricks & erase photos easily

Plus, I talked to an IT pro laid off from the public school system due to budget cuts. He needs help finding a new gig. The reason your real flight reservation could be a scam, Amazon launches a small biz network, and the one place you shouldn't use WD-40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 5, 2023 • 39min

FB marketplace scams, Costco membership crackdown & top-selling eBay stuff

Plus, I talk to Shreya Datta, a tech exec who fell for a scammer. She shared how she lost $450,000. The FTC takes on Publishers Clearing House, Facebook's new child protection tools, and how to preserve your VHS memories the easy way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 4, 2023 • 38min

Chinese spy balloon unveiled, FTC sues Amazon & airline price hacks

Plus, I talk to the CEO of HerMoney.com, Jean Chatzky, about automating your finances — and why you should do it. Sextortion schemes target teens big time, malware-filled smartwatches sent to servicemembers, and free ways to make AI art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2023 • 39min

Store facial recognition tech, hospitals hacked & Netflix password crackdown

Plus, still pay with checks? Here’s why you need to switch to electronic payments — now. I talk to a guy worried that his DJI drone might be a national security threat. The FTC sues Amazon, the dos and don'ts of posting pics of your kids, and Google search terms to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 30, 2023 • 47min

Drone sinkhole rescue, AI baseball scouting & passive income tricks

Plus, looking for romance? Be careful — special guest Jeremy tells us all about the latest pig butchering scam. A gunman robs and asks his victim out on FB, GoFundMe donation chaos, and a dog saved by social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 29, 2023 • 37min

ChatGPT's nuclear codes, smartphone stops gunshot & Tesla's secret mode

Plus, still use a landline? Here's what that reveals about your personality. I talk to a guy that wants to build his own cloud storage for home data. Trucking companies hiring gamers, Google unveils new 3D views, and a director-approved TV setting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 28, 2023 • 38min

Zuck cage fights Elon, AI Jesus & cellphone-free island

Plus, locked in FB jail? I talk to a guy who sued Facebook to get his account back — and won. Roblox update allows mature content on its kid-friendly platform. Google Maps drivers getting stuck in the mud, unique ways to use an AirTag, and pausing your internet while on vacation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 27, 2023 • 39min

TikTok stores U.S. data, Beyoncé's eBay bidet & chatroom child dangers

Plus, Kate Kleinert lost $39 thousand in a cruel romance scam. I talk to her about how she's turning the tables on fraudsters. The truth about how much you can make on OnlyFans. 100k ChatGPT accounts stolen, and tips to avoid fake home listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26, 2023 • 38min

Airlines track your data, influencers dominate news & stop writing checks

Plus, can ChatGPT create jobs? Here's the scoop on a new AI role opening up for humans. My advice to a lady hunting down a PC that doesn't track her. Fake online marketplaces are stealing identities, what's stored on your hotel key, and Apple Watches are predicting falls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2023 • 53min

Pop-up hypnosis scam, Instacart order bullies & AI video tool

Plus, big-time influencers are leaving social media, and here are the reasons why. Update your Apple tech now to fix a serious security flaw. Send your travel docs to your tablet and the right amount of steps you need to take in a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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