The Problem with Ads in ChatGPT
When OpenAI’s ChatGPT first emerged in 2022, there were no ads. It was a free tool for anyone to use without popups or product recommendations. …
July 15, 2026
Threat Alert: ChatGPT Shopping Scams
ChatGPT is recommending scam products, and people are buying them. Read on to learn about ChatGPT shopping scams and how to stay safe.
June 25, 2026
Gift Card Fraud and How Scammers Use Kindness
Brian Ward’s dad is no fool, but that didn’t stop scammers from stealing $6000 through gift card fraud.
June 24, 2026
What Are the Latest Scams for Older Adults?
Every year, scams against older adults increase in number and sophistication. Many people have lost their entire retirement savings as a result.
June 9, 2026
Threat Alert: AI Kidnapping Scams
Law enforcement agencies report that AI kidnapping scams are on the rise. Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim.
June 2, 2026
Surveillance Pricing: Why Personalized Pricing is a Lie
Ever go shopping for something, get distracted, only to come back later to find a totally different price and wonder if you had been hallucinating?
May 27, 2026
Why You Can’t Tell Deepfake from Reality
Only the host of our podcast “What the Hack?” called out my headshot, which was AI generated because I couldn’t make the in-person shoot.
March 18, 2026
Loyalty Programs Are a Data Trap. Here’s How to Opt Out.
Someone makes a lot of money off of loyalty programs, but it isn’t you. Here’s why that is and what you can do to protect yourself and your data.
March 6, 2026
What Should You Look for in a Privacy Policy?
For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re talking about privacy policies. Some are good and some are awful. Most people can’t tell the difference.
March 4, 2026
What You Should Know About National Consumer Protection Week 2026
The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week. Learn ways to protect yourself from today’s top threats.
March 2, 2026
The Problem with Ads in ChatGPT
When OpenAI’s ChatGPT first emerged in 2022, there were no ads. It was a free tool for anyone to use without popups or product recommendations. …
July 15, 2026
Threat Alert: ChatGPT Shopping Scams
ChatGPT is recommending scam products, and people are buying them. Read on to learn about ChatGPT shopping scams and how to stay safe.
June 25, 2026
Gift Card Fraud and How Scammers Use Kindness
Brian Ward’s dad is no fool, but that didn’t stop scammers from stealing $6000 through gift card fraud.
June 24, 2026
What Are the Latest Scams for Older Adults?
Every year, scams against older adults increase in number and sophistication. Many people have lost their entire retirement savings as a result.
June 9, 2026
Threat Alert: AI Kidnapping Scams
Law enforcement agencies report that AI kidnapping scams are on the rise. Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim.
June 2, 2026
Surveillance Pricing: Why Personalized Pricing is a Lie
Ever go shopping for something, get distracted, only to come back later to find a totally different price and wonder if you had been hallucinating?
May 27, 2026
Why You Can’t Tell Deepfake from Reality
Only the host of our podcast “What the Hack?” called out my headshot, which was AI generated because I couldn’t make the in-person shoot.
March 18, 2026
Loyalty Programs Are a Data Trap. Here’s How to Opt Out.
Someone makes a lot of money off of loyalty programs, but it isn’t you. Here’s why that is and what you can do to protect yourself and your data.
March 6, 2026
What Should You Look for in a Privacy Policy?
For National Consumer Protection Week, we’re talking about privacy policies. Some are good and some are awful. Most people can’t tell the difference.
March 4, 2026
What You Should Know About National Consumer Protection Week 2026
The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week. Learn ways to protect yourself from today’s top threats.
March 2, 2026
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