TikTok's pedo problem, $100K freelancing gig, & earn big $ renting your yard

February 21, 2023

Plus, a dad’s book made $1M because of his daughter’s TikTok ad. I also have the scoop on Bing AI’s creepy answers, how to save texts from loved ones forever, VPN shopping tricks to get lowest prices and you won’t believe new camera features. Spoiler: Not on an iPhone yet!

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Buying health supplements on Amazon? This well-known company just got hit with a fine for faking reviews

The Federal Trade Commission just outed a major supplement retailer operating from an Amazon storefront. The crime? False reviews farmed to sell their wares. It confirms that you must be careful when shopping online, even for the most popular brands.

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Is there an element lighter than hydrogen?

Scientists recently discovered an even lighter element than hydrogen, and it could revolutionize chemistry. This new finding challenges the previous belief hydrogen is the simplest element with just one proton and electron. So what does this mean for the scientific community as a whole?

Looking for free COVID tests? Don't do this

Life is almost back to normal after a rough couple of years dealing with a global pandemic. At-home COVID tests became a must-have item to navigate the crisis. While there are legit ways to get these tests for free, scammers are now cashing in with elaborate phishing schemes. Things are so bad that the Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm.

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These recalled pickup trucks may have started house fires

Errors during vehicle manufacturing occur, and they can have deadly consequences. When that happens, a manufacturer is usually quick to issue a recall. Tap or click here for details on a recent recall of nearly 500K older Nissans.

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Here are the cities and states with the worst drivers

You can keep your car on the road for years or even decades with routine maintenance. Tap or click here for five monthly checks to do on your vehicle.

A well-maintained car is safe, but what about your driving habits? Do you ever feel that you’re the only good driver out there? It’s a common enough belief.

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Read this before you try to score a deal on Facebook Marketplace

Some social media platforms have made it easy for you to buy stuff from other members. Facebook Marketplace is one of the most popular. The problem is it’s littered with scammers.

Read on for five scams you must know about before buying anything on Facebook Marketplace.

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The science of love

Love is a complex and intricate emotion. We all yearn for love, but the pain can be overwhelming when it’s lost. While it’s true that it originates in the chemistry of our brains, can science honestly explain love? Does it involve more than just chemical reactions?

3 immediate steps to take if you fell for a scam

You went online and opened up an email that you thought was from your bank, or maybe you received a call from the IRS demanding payment before they filed charges. You panicked, sent them money, and then found out you were the victim of scammers. Maybe you’re anxious, embarrassed and at a loss for what to do next.

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Check this site to see all the high-tech surveillance your local police use

There are over a million hobby drones registered in the U.S. Add in the unregistered ones, and who knows how high the numbers go. The point is you may never know when you’re being watched. Here are a few steps you can take to avoid invasive drone surveillance.

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Here are the best used phones for $100, $300 and $500

If upgrading to a new phone and not keeping your old one, you could be looking at a nice payday. Here are some tips to get the most bang for your buck for your old electronics.

Perhaps you need an upgrade but don’t want to shell out for a brand-new phone. No problem! There are excellent used phones out there to fit any budget. Here are some of the best for each price point.

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