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Comment by Maura K on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (January 29, 2025 08:56 PM)
When the drone sightings were filling up the news space, I remarked to my husband “What’s going on elsewhere that they (gov’t) don’t want us p...
Comment by gene jacobson on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (January 29, 2025 08:53 PM)
Well, AI is in the news and yes, I've read how inaccurate some answers are. But Siri just told me that the Eagles have won one Super Bowl and when I a...
Comment by Russ on Geekly Update - 29 January 2025 (January 29, 2025 08:38 PM)
The first line of your email was "Has Siri predicted the winner of the 2025 Super Bowl?" but the font it came in was different. The "r"and and the "i"...
Comment by Dave on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 03:13 PM)
I have a debit card, but NEVER use it. Credit cards only that are paid off every month AND provide me a notification on my smart phone for EVERY trans...
Comment by Mark Miller on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 05:54 AM)
The post by Greg C. is right on!! I also do as he is doing with the added: I check my bank account activity everyday. I also "tap" to pay at every op...
Comment by Bernie on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 02:30 AM)
Use NFC cards where accepted. I don't think these can be compromised yet....
Comment by Greg C. on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 01:28 AM)
I have zero use for a debit card or an ATM machine. I've never owned, wanted and have refused my bank offers of a debit card and I have never even onc...
Comment by Dan on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 29, 2025 01:17 AM)
For these reasons I don't own, carry, or use debit cards. I know credit cards can be compromised too, but with credit cards I have some protection. ...
Comment by Jerry B on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 28, 2025 11:43 PM)
I had my bank reduce my debit card daily limit to $200. No inconvenience to me, and it reduces my risk. I also get text alerts any time my debit card ...
Comment by Jerry B on [ALERT] ATM Skimmer Scams On The Rise (January 28, 2025 11:43 PM)
I had my bank reduce my debit card daily limit to $200. No inconvenience to me, and it reduces my risk. I also get text alerts any time my debit card ...
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